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Fears for future of historic school building THE future of a 170-year-old school building in Frampton Cotterell is in question, with fears that it might be demolished.

Pupils and staff at the infant section of Watermore Primary School in Woodend Road are set to move out as part of proposals to re-build the school’s junior site in Lower Stone Close.

The £4.5 million scheme will bring to fruition long-held plans to have all children and staff in one location - an ambition that has existed since the merger of Brockeridge Infant School and Highcroft Junior School into a primary some six years ago.

But the infant site will be sold to help pay for the re-building project, bringing in an estimated £1.4 million to £1.5 million.

Frampton’s parish leaders and residents are worried that might lead to the knocking down of the historic infant school building, which has a foundation stone that reads British Schools 1846, taking away part of the village’s heritage if the site is redeveloped.

Woodlands Farm protesters enlist literary support Campaigners against new houses win support of Dick King-Smith’s children PAGE 8

The full 18 holes Planners approve golf course in Henfield PAGE 9

Aiming high on her horse Frampton woman chases Paralympic dream PAGE 17

Big win boosts relegation fight The parish council has now raised its concerns with South Gloucestershire Council in the hope that something can be done

to save the school building once it is vacated.

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Frampton rugby secure vital victory.

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n NEWS CONCERNS have been raised about the future of a school building in Frampton Cotterell in light of plans to finally bring pupils and staff at Watermore Primary School under one roof.

Despite the primary being created six years ago through the merger of Brockeridge Infant School and Highcroft Junior School, it has continued to operate on two separate sites as a lack of funding has prevented amalgamation in one location.

Now, as reported in last month’s Frome Valley Voice, the school is set to be re-built in a £4.5 million scheme that was agreed by South Gloucestershire councillors at their budget meeting.

The proposal involves accommodating the entire school on the junior site in Lower Stone Close, allowing the infant site in Woodend Road to be sold for an estimated £1.4 million to £1.5 million.

That money will then go towards the cost of the rebuilding project.

But there are worries among local residents and parish leaders that the community could lose part of the village’s history if the Woodend Road plot is redeveloped as a consequence of the scheme.

Frampton Cotterell Parish Council was told at a recent meeting that the school had been founded in 1846, the frontage of the main building formed “an iconic part of the historic street scene” and there were mature

Fears iconic school building could be lost in redevelopment trees to the rear of the school building.

Councillor Dave Hockey told the meeting that while schools could not be listed as assets of community value, South Gloucestershire Council’s policy had been to offer surplus property to the appropriate town or parish council in the first instance.

He said the acquisition of the premises by the parish council was a major project but one which “could yield great benefits for start-up businesses and community groups”.

The concerns raised have been passed on to South Gloucestershire Council and it is hoped a representative of the authority will be able to attend a future parish meeting to discuss the matter.

Watermore’s split sites have created “an operational challenge” for the school, which is also facing a backlog of repairs and maintenance costing £1.6 million.

Further pressure has come from new homes in the area, leading to an increased demand for school places.

By remodelling and extending the Lower Stone Close building, extra classroom space will be provided.

Councillor Dave Hockey fears the Victorian building could be demolished

Day adds up for school students SIXTH formers from Brimsham Green School have taken part in an accounting competition.

The students were the only ones taking part from South Gloucestershire at the BASE competition held at UWE. BASE is a national business and accounting competition for students aged 16-19. The students engage in a business challenge that enables them to develop skills and understand what it’s like to be a chartered accountant.

Each team are allocated a business mentor for the task who is a qualified accountant and Brimsham’s mentor Stephanie Morgan said: “The students showed an impressive level of commercial awareness throughout the tasks and presented clearly and concisely to the panel of judges.”

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Frampton school maintains good rating FRAMPTON Cotterell Primary School has kept its Ofsted rating after an inspector found it had maintained a good quality of education.

The visit was the first so-called short inspection since the Church of England school was judged to be good in the summer of 2012.

In a letter to head teacher Rosie Brydon, inspector Wendy Marriott said pupils, parents and staff were overwhelmingly positive about the school.

She said it was a calm and orderly place to learn and warm relationships contributed strongly to pupils’ achievement.

Pupils were well behaved and attended school regularly, they were eager to learn and could talk about how they wanted to improve their work.

Ms Marriott also said Mrs Brydon, who was held in high regard for her approachable manner and clear vision, maintained and continued to develop good teaching and leadership.

Children continued to make good progress, disadvantaged pupils were given good support and safeguarding was effective.

Ms Marriott said: “Pupils consistently achieve well in reading and writing in the

reception classes. A higher proportion of pupils reach the expected standard in the phonics screening check than do so nationally.

“Improvements over time to the teaching of reading are evident. Standards were above

average in all year groups by 2015.”

She also said the teaching of writing had improved but Mrs Brydon and the other school leaders knew that further work was needed to improve standards of spelling and handwriting.

Fight continues to restore evening bus from hospital A CAMPAIGN for a better bus service between Southmead Hospital, the Frome Valley and Yate is continuing after the final number 82 bus of the day was cut earlier this year.

The last bus now leaves the hospital at 7.15pm during the week, well before the end of visiting time and about an hour earlier than previously.

Westerleigh councillor Claire Young, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Thornbury and Yate, spoke out about the service at a recent South Gloucestershire Council public transport forum.

She said: "Losing the last bus of the day is a blow, not just to those visiting relatives in hospital but also to workers at the Mall, Cribbs Causeway.

“They are having to catch buses into the centre of Bristol and back out to places like Yate and Coalpit Heath, getting home very late at night.”

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Councillor Young said: “Continuing poor reliabilty is also a problem. One lady in her 80s, who was visiting her husband in Southmead, was forced to spend £25 getting a taxi home after the last bus of the day failed to turn up.

"This is having a knock-on effect on our highly valued community transport services.

“Because people don't feel they can rely on the 82 bus to get them to their hospital appointments, they are turning to community transport, while others are being referred by their GPs because they don't meet the strict criteria for the Patient Transport Service.

“This is putting community transport under huge pressure, leaving it with little capacity for other work.

“Even so, there are moves afoot to get it to do even more hospital transport work. We need a reliable bus service to Southmead.”

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Healthwatch wants to hear about GP minor injuries service AN independent watchdog for South Gloucestershire wants to hear from people in the district who have used the minor injuries service offered by their GP practice.

Healthwatch South Gloucestershire is the official organisation through which residents can have their say about health and social care services.

It said all of the area’s GP practices offered a minor injuries service for registered patients and it wanted to find out the views of people who had used it instead of going to a hospital’s A&E department.

It also wants to find out from residents if they think such a service is a good alternative to A&E and if they are even aware that it exists.

The service is available during normal GP surgery opening times on weekdays but appointments have to be booked through the practice.

At other times, calling NHS 111 for advice is recommended, although any major injury or illness, such as severe breathlessness, abdominal pain, chest pain, major broken bones or stroke, requires calling an ambulance on 999.

Details on how to make comments on the minor injuries service are available by emailing info@healthwatchsouthglos. co.uk by visiting www.healthwatchsouthglos.co.uk or by calling 01454 543402.

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Peter Barnard will step up from his current deputy head position at the school to take over from Rosie Brydon in September.

Mrs Brydon has been in the role for seven years, after coming from St Paul’s School in Yate. She is retiring in the summer.

The head of governors, Dawn Kingscott told parents in a letter; “I am delighted to tell you that the governors have appointed Mr Barnard to the post of head teacher. It was our unanimous view that his excellent personal and professional qualities plus his experience make him the ideal person now to take on the role of head teacher at Frampton Cotterell Primary School.”

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Campaign to keep full-time crews at Yate fire station fails - but town gets extra engine YATE’S fire station will lose its full-time crews at night as planned - leading to accusations of a balanced budget being put ahead of public safety.

Members of Avon Fire Authority have agreed to change the station’s cover system, meaning full-time firefighters will only be on duty in the daytime.

On-call retained crews part-time staff brought in when needed - will be relied on to provide cover at night.

The change was among a number of proposals drawn up for Avon Fire and Rescue Service to save £5 million a year up to 2020, required due to central government grant cuts.

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) protested against the plan for Yate, while the town’s civic leaders pressed for a revision to the proposal in order to avoid a

“dramatic cut” in its service.

In a compromise, the fire authority said Yate would get two on-call fire engines instead of just one at night but it still went ahead with its plan.

It said the amendment “was made on the basis of concerns expressed through the consultation by members of the public, as well as Yate Town

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More retained firefighters for Yate will now be recruited.

Local Liberal Democrats councillors said: “While not the full time crew we wanted, it's a step in the right direction.”

But the FBU attacked the cuts to be implemented throughout

the service, including the loss of 51 firefighter posts.

Gary Spindler, chairman of te union’s Avon branch, said: “It is clear that these plans have been used to try and balance the books instead of looking at the best ways to minimise risks in order to keep the public safe.

"These further cuts will mean a slower response to any incident in the Yate area during the night, something that will increase the risk to both the public and firefighters.”

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RESIDENTS opposed to house building on land at Woodlands Farm, Coalpit Heath, have won the support of the children of author Dick King-Smith in their fight to keep the space open.

Woodlands Farm was the inspiration for the children’s writer but is under threat from plans to build up to 215 houses on the site.

Members of the residents’ action group VALID had successfully resisted an earlier planning application in 2013.

VALID spokesman Pete Connors said the latest proposal submitted by developers Barratt and David Wilson Homes was smaller in scale but did nothing to address concerns that already overstretched local roads, schools and health services could cope with such an influx of new houses.

He said: “In addition, the area is valued as a vital green space and was the inspiration behind some of the writing of children’s author Dick King-Smith, including The Fox Busters and The Sheep Pig (Babe).

“In response to this latest application Juliet King-Smith,

Giles King-Smith and Liz Rose, children of Mr King-Smith, have written to express their concerns about the proposal.”

They said: “We all feel that it would be a terrible shame if the farm's land was sold off to developers.

“We would so much like it if Woodlands Farm - the house and its land - were allowed to remain as they were, an inspiration to our late father, Dick, for the stories he would subsequently write - animal tales that have helped educate generations of children and have delighted them, their teachers and parents.”

Claire Young, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Thornbury and Yate, said: ”There’s considerable disappointment locally that Barratt Homes are back again, trying to build on this much valued piece of countryside.

“Not only was their last application refused, their attempts to get the land allocated for housing in the core strategy failed too. Many of the concerns raised then still apply to this application."

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Golf course approved by planners A PLAN for the completion of a course at Windmill Golf Academy in Henfield has been approved.

Permission was won in 2008 for a golf course development at the site in Westerleigh Road but wasn’t finished due to the recession.

The latest scheme involves redesigning the course and providing a new club house, as well as a temporary club house facility.

South Gloucestershire Council was told the academy would not be a traditional golf club but a pay-and-play course, with each of the 18 holes at par three level The aim is to create a golf academy to nurture young and developing players, as well as

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Academy leaders hoping for positive report from Ofsted WINTERBOURNE International Academy is awaiting the outcome of a two-day visit by inspectors from Ofsted to see if the education watchdog is content with changes being implemented.

A full inspection of WIA in 2015 found it required improvement - one of a series of problems to hit the Ridings’ Federation of Academies which runs the school.

The troubles have also included a financial crisis and the departure of two consecutive chief executive principals after just a matter of months.

A consortium of two locallybased education trusts - Olympus Academy Trust (OAT) and Castle School Education Trust (CSET) - is currently providing interim leadership support at WIA and may yet take over sponsorship of the school.

In the meantime, Ridings’ Federation trustees continue to have responsibility for WIA and are overseeing improvements, with progress being monitored

by the South West office of the Regional Schools Commissioner.

Ofsted's inspectors arrived at Winterbourne just six days after Peter Smart, headteacher of the Castle School in Thornbury, had taken up the post of interim principal for the rest of the academic year.

Dave Baker, chief executive of OAT and interim chief executive of the Ridings’ Federation, told parents: “We anticipate that we will have the final report by midMarch at the latest, but possibly sooner, and will share it with you as soon as we are able to.”

He said the aim of support being given to WIA was to provide stability and leadership that would enable a “business as usual” approach.

He said: “I hope we have achieved that and that we have also started to give the community confidence about the future.

“We have made a number of staff appointments, which has reduced the number of supply

teachers in school, and we are now planning the staffing structure for 2017-18, which we will share more details about in the weeks ahead.”

Mr Baker also highlighted the “significant financial challenge” facing academies and maintained schools in South Gloucestershire

because of the low levels of funding for schools in the district.

He said the situation was worse for WIA and Yate International Academy - also currently in the Ridings’ Federation - because of the current deficit budget situation.

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Take time to reflect on your faith

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their faith for granted, not taking time to reflect on, nurture or even look after the faith that they hold so dear.

At the time of writing we are about to begin the season of Lent which begins on Ash Wednesday.

Lent for the Christian is a time of fasting, prayer and reflection. Many will give up chocolate, wine or another luxury, some will commit to an additional prayer activity, some will read a book for lent with a spiritual theme, others will join a study group or commit to one of the Lent Lunches which are regularly held in our local area each year.

All this helps the faithful to prepare for the great celebration

IN my role as a 'Religious Studies' specialist I have been involved in leading a day exploring Islam in one of our local primary schools.

During the course of the day we had a question and answer session with two young Muslims who shared all that their faith meant to them.

I was hugely impressed by the way they were confident in articulating their faith, their openness to engage and reflect, their depth of understanding and the significance and importance of Islam for them. It was a joy to both meet them and share with them.

It made me realise just how much Christians in our western context can, if they are not careful, take

of Easter when the Church remembers the unconditional sacrifice of love the Jesus makes on the cross and the crowning glory, the pathway to God being open to all, in the glorious miracle of Easter Day. Can I invite you to take time to reflect on your life and spiritual journey this Lent, please do feel free to join one of the many activities being offered in our local churches, use the time to reflect on what makes you tick spirituality and what you can perhaps change to be an even better human being.

I hope you all have a happy and reflective Lent

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Popular blues man back in Chipping Sodbury MANFRED Man frontman Paul Jones is to return to Chipping Sodbury this summer. He and his fellow Blues Band co-vocalist Dave Kelly will appear in concert at the Baptist Church this July.

As well as their own original material, they not only know and perform the work of the greats, ranging from Howling’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker through to Sonny Boy Williamson - they also played alongside them.

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Tickets from £21 are now available for the concert that takes place on Friday 7th July at Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church. Call Mark Lloyd on 07733 898762 or email marklloyd56@viriginmedia.com to book your tickets now.

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Hairdressers gets its own makeover A barbers in Winterbourne has re-launched. Woody’s Barbers Shop in Bradley Avenue was formerly B-barbered. However, owner Craig Wood has taken sole

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Police warn owners to keep dogs on leads to protect sheep DOG owners in South Gloucestershire have been reminded to keep their pets under control to avoid sheep worrying.

The Avon and Somerset Police rural crime team has appealed to the public to be responsible, especially as the lambing season has started.

PC Katy Drabble said: “Last year we saw quite a few cases of sheep worrying and that term doesn’t always reflect the devastation caused in some cases.

“In addition to the impact of actual dog attacks, sheep are highly-strung animals and in lambing season, any stress caused to a pregnant ewe can cause them to lose their lambs.”

The NFU Mutual estimated that more than 18,500 livestock were killed or injured in dog attacks in 2015, at an estimated cost to farmers of £1.1million - a rise of 35 per cent on the previous year.

The often fatal attacks are also upsetting for those dealing with the aftermath.

PC Drabble said: “Even if people think their dog is placid and friendly, when faced with a field full of livestock they can be unpredictable. It’s simply not worth taking the risk - keep dogs on a lead and away from livestock.

“If your dog is found to be responsible for sheep worrying then as its owner, you could find yourself with a large vet’s bill, prosecution and the strong possibility of your dog being destroyed as a result.”

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Job loss fears at Yate factory CONCERNS have been raised about potential job losses at the Whirlpool factory in Yate after the corporation revealed plans to restructure its European operations.

The Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Thornbury and Yate, Claire Young, said she was worried about the effect the threat to jobs would have on local people and the local shops and services they use.

The Yate plant produces tumble driers and Whirlpool is reported to be changing the focus of the Station Road site to make products for UK customers only.

It is understood that a facility in Poland will manufacture driers for other European customers.

Metro Mayor battle begins PEOPLE in South Gloucestershire will go to the polls in May to elect a ‘Metro Mayor’.

The council, with Bristol and B&NES councils, has agreed to form a West of England Combined Authority (WECA) to manage new powers, funding and responsibilities handed from central Government to the region. North Somerset Council declined to join.

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Woman paralysed by riding accident sets her sights on Paralympics Sallyanne Haigh from Frampton Cotterrell is a 43 year old mother of 2 children; Harry 15 and Stella 13. She is a local community nurse manager working at Frome Valley Medical Centre.

Just under a year ago her life was changed forever after a riding accident in Chipping Sodbury that has left her paralysed. But as she explains in this article for The Voice, she is determined to pursue her dreams.

ON the 10th October 2015 my life changed forever. I was riding my horse at a local Severn Vale Riding Club event at Hollister’s in Chipping Sodbury when the unthinkable happen. We approached a cross country fence and didn’t get it quite right, resulting in the horse I was riding rearing up and going over backwards on top of me and crushing me.

Thank goodness for the Great Weston Air ambulance team, who after the initial assessment airlifted me to Southmead hospital, where I underwent a 9 hour emergency operation to fix my broken vertebra, but I had been left with irreparable spinal cord damage. I spent the next 3 months in Southmead Hospital and a further 3 months in the Salisbury spinal unit. I had to learn to live life in a wheelchair paralysed from the waist down.

These injuries are complicated and let’s just say after being a

nurse for 22 years; I did not make a good patient.

I have been home now 10 months and through the support from family, special friends, grit and determination I am independently living back at home with my children. This is an amazing achievement.

As soon as I was able to think clearly after my accident I decided I wanted to ride again.

This isn’t as easy as it sounds when you can’t sit up. I am working towards getting back on top and riding for the British para dressage team.

With the help from my personal trainer Seona Bleakman from Frampton Fitness, we are working at strengthening my core and balance. I have Sponsorship from Pearce Brothers Mobility in Yate. James and the team at Pearce Brothers have been amazing in providing me with essential equipment to assist with everyday living, and without their support and equipment life would be much more difficult for me, even impossible. Pearce Brothers are helping to fund the Hoist to be fitted onto the back of the horse lorry which will get me back up on top and able to attend competitions.

My trainer Beth Hobbs from Loan Oak Stables has sponsored a horse for me to ride and compete on (which is the best bit so far). We have been offered a monthly Blog by Your Horse Magazine, as they want to follow my journey and I have stated a blog about my antics and this can be followed at myparajourney. blogspot.co.uk.

I have attended 2 para training days on the ground, and am going to Hartpury Equine Therapy Centre on a fit to ride British para training day. This is really exciting and such an opportunity for me.

I am looking for local sponsors to support me through the provision of products, services or finances to assist in achieving my goal of one day riding at the Paralympics.

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Esther James from Yate and Louise Elliott from Chipping Sodbury are planning the first South Glos Expo, which is aimed at supporting and highlighting small businesses in their area.

The event will take place on Tuesday, May 9, at the Bristol and Bath Science Park at Emersons Green. The inaugural show will feature an exhibition area with up to 30 businesses promoting their products and services. There will also be workshops, speed networking and a keynote speaker.

The event is targeted at sole traders, microbusinesses and small and medium size enterprises based in South Gloucestershire or those companies wishing to raise their profile in the area. Esther, who runs social media management company Socialable, said: “We often talked about being part of the very active and vibrant Bristol business community but lamented the fact there were few events for business people in the

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South Gloucestershire trade fair to highlight small businesses showcased this area was a great idea. We have a thriving local business community too and people want to get to know the businesses in this area.”

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n AROUND THE W.I. Winterbourne Down & District Horticultural Society If you have any interest in plants – whether it be in your own garden, growing vegetables, or visiting open gardens and parks, this is the Club for you!

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at All Saints Church Hall, Church Road, Winterbourne Down - 7.30 pm. Apart from our AGM in February, when we have an American Supper, we usually have a speaker.

Mostly the talks have some relevance to horticulture, but we do occasionally have a talk on a totally different subject – perhaps for the December meeting.

As well as the monthly meetings we go on day trips to places with some horticultural interest – sometimes these are National Trust properties, and we also visit RHS Wisley or Rosemoor from time to time.

Three trips have been arranged for 2017. We also have an

annual five day holiday in June which includes trips to places of interest in the area where we are staying.

Each year a Rose Show and a Flower and Vegetable Show are held, when members have the chance to enter their own plants and produce – also, at the Flower Show, photographs and cooked produce. It’s all good fun and nobody worries if their entries aren’t quite perfect – it’s the enjoyment of being involved!

We welcome anyone who wants to come along to one of our meetings to see what goes on. See you there!

Any further information – please phone:- 01454 774448 or 01454 773218.

Gill Parker Winterbourne Evening W.I Our latest meeting in was very well attended despite the temperature hovering around zero outside.

There was news of future events from the Avon Federation and our own Frome Valley

Group. These included a visit to the Willow and Wetland Centre in Taunton, a lecture on the artist Bruegel at the Holburne Museum in Bath, a group skittles match, a quiz night, a painting play day and the Spring Group Meeting with Jane Dawes speaking on Jane Austin, amongst others.

Susan Marshfield then told us about a recent trip to Warburtons Bakery in Severn Beach which she had organised. On arrival everyone was "enrobed" in protective clothing from head to toe,all

jewellery had to be removed as well as any false nails in case they inadvertently got into the bakery products.

Justin and Nick, also suitably attired, then escorted them round the bakery, which is very automated. This bakery is No. 18 in the Warburton family who are the largest manufacturing bakery in the country. The plant works 12 hour shifts day and night and all electricity is produced on site; 80% wind turbine and 20% solar panels.

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their 90 minute tour and left

Frampton Cotterell WI For our last meeting we organised something a bit different – an African drum workshop. It was a great opportunity to try something new and exciting, and as Frome Valley Voice goes to press, we are all looking forward to trying it out.

The annual members’ meal out was again held at Alveston House Hotel this year on February 7th – we had a lovely evening catching up with each other over a good meal and a few drinks.

We have a talk from our local Neonatal Intensive Care Support Charity in March coming up on the 28th, which will be held at our normal venue, Crossbow House.

There are other various talks and events coming up over the months ahead – for example, for June we have “A Passion For Pearls – Part II” booked in (speaker Frances Benton back by popular demand). And details for the summer meal out will be announced later in the year - a June date is likely.

Visitors are welcome to our monthly meetings at St Peter’s Hall on School Road at 7.45pm, on the 4th Tuesday of the month.

There is a charge of £2.50 for the evening and any new members can join by paying a membership fee. Special interest groups that meet separately including a book club, choir and our skittles and darts teams. Please search FramptonCottWI to find out more, and do like our page.

South Gloucestershire Decorative & Fine Arts Society A FRIENDLY group of people who appreciate Design and the Arts meet at Bradley Stoke Community School, Fiddlers Wood Lane, BS32 7BS (near the library and leisure centre) on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

The March Meeting will be held on Thursday 16th March and will be a talk by Frank Woodgate, entitled “Everything is Art, Everything is Politics”. Frank will examine the provocative art of the Chinese artist Ai Weiwel.

A trip to William Morris’s Summer Home, Kelmscott Manor is planned for Thursday 1st June Refreshments are available from 7.00pm and the illustrated lectures begin at 7.30. Guests are charged £7. Membership £45 per annum New members of all ages are welcome. For further details please contact the Chairman, Sally Kitching: email sallykitching@ googlemail.com or phone 01454 774401.

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n FLORAL FRIENDS clutching a goody bag of Warburton products.

Our speaker for the evening was Jim Elsworth who regaled us with tales of Pubs Past and Present in Chipping Sodbury. He started by explaining why there were so many pubs in such a small area. This was partly because it was on the old drover's route through to London and also because it is a natural crossroads, north, south, east and west of the country. Passengers on coaches made good use of the coaching pubs which provided accommodation, stabling and often a blacksmith for shoeing the horses.

Some of the other pubs were very small, really just cider or beer drinking bars for local people to meet. 800 years ago Chipping Sodbury was granted a Market Charter which resulted in all the small shops putting up stalls outside their shops on the "Chippings" which is an ancient name for markets, hence "Chipping" Sodbury.

At some time there have been well over twenty pubs, large and small, in Chipping Sodbury but we now have only about a dozen, most of which are still thriving. There is even one which has been re- opened, the Horseshoe Inn, which is now well used by local people and has started serving food.

Our next meeting will be on Thursday, March 9th, when our speaker will be Martin Horler on the role of the Royal Mail Guard. Visitors are very welcome to our meeting at 7.30pm on the second Thursday of every month except August, at the St Michaels Rooms, High Street Winterbourne.

First Signs of Spring Our planters and hanging baskets are springing to life with beautiful flowers for all to enjoy. Along Beesmoor and Woodend Road, hellebores, primroses and crocuses are blooming and daffodils are now in bud.

The Sensory Garden The Sensory Garden at the Brockeridge Centre is nearing completion. The hard landscaping is complete and a kissing gate has been installed. Wooden sculptures of an owl and a hedgehog, carved by local wood sculptor Andy O’Neill, have been erected in the woodchip area and Floral Friends will shortly be planting herbs and edible plants in the borders. Two picnic benches will be set up to enable people to relax and enjoy the Garden.

The new Sensory Garden will be officially opened on Saturday 29 April, with the event from 10am – 12. Everyone is welcome to join us to celebrate the garden. Tea, coffee and cakes will be available, and plants will be offered for sale.

The Floral Hat Festival An exhibition of hats decorated or made with flowers to commemorate our local hatting industry and celebrate summer flowers will be open on the weekend of 24

and 25 June at the Zion United Church, Frampton Cotterell.

Events include live music (from, among others, the Shanty Men and the Crossbow Singers), children’s craft activities, a talk on the hatting industry in S. Gloucestershire, refreshments and a plant stall. If you would like to contribute a floral display please email us at floralfriendsofframpton@gmail.com for further details.

Much more information about our activities is available on our website – http://ffframpton.wix.com/framptoncotterell – and if you’d like to help us (no gardening experience necessary!) please email us at floralfriendsofframpton@ gmail.com

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n NEWS CONTROVERSIAL plans to knock down a Yate pub have been met with protests from people angry at the potential loss of the building.

The Bristol-based UKS Group has submitted an application to South Gloucestershire Council giving prior notification of the intention to demolish the Railway Hotel in Station Road.

It also wants to clear associated buildings and level the site pending a planning application to redevelop the plot.

But large numbers of objectors have signed a petition and written to the council in a bid to save the premises.

They said even if it was no longer used as a pub, the local feature should be preserved so another business could operate there.

The notice has hit barber Peter Crawford, who runs his business at number 19 Station Road, which is part of the application site.

He said The Barber’s Shop had operated for 20 years and he employed several staff.

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Opposition grows to plans to demolish historic Yate pub council, he said if the demolition went ahead, it would have a “catastrophic” effect on the business.

Liberal Democrat councillor Paul Hulbert raised concerns that the application did not say what the redevelopment of the site would involve.

He said: “This local landmark is almost 200 years old and locally listed but that doesn't seem to be adequate protection against redeveloping the site.

“There's no sign of any effort being made to re-use this historic building, which is part of the character of this old part of Yate.

“Even if it's shown that it can no longer be used as a pub, couldn't at least the facade be saved?”

Rob Nicholson, listed building and conservation officer at the council, said: “The Railway

Hotel is a locally listed building in recognition of the contribution it makes to the character and distinctiveness of the locality.

“The building is considered to date from the early 19th century and is included on the first 1840s

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“The loss of this building is regrettable, as the character and identity of Station Road and its historic significance will be degraded by the proposed scheme of demolition.”

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Householders face 4.99 per cent council tax rise

COUNCIL tax in South Gloucestershire is about to go up by 4.99 per cent after the district’s budget was set for the new financial year.

The figure comprises a 1.99 per cent general increase and a further three per cent to cover the increasing costs of adult social care.

South Gloucestershire Council has set a revenue budget of £193.25 million for 2017-18 to cover the cost of the day-today running of services, with £213 million agreed for capital investment.

Some £25 million will be spent over the next three years on roads, including resurfacing and tackling potholes, with £8 million allocated over ten years to upgrade street lighting.

Councillors also agreed £50,000 for a litter “hit squad” and a similar sum for combating anti-social behaviour.

It said the increase in council tax was designed to help protect council services as funding from central government had been reduced.

Householders will now be faced with an average charge for a band-D property of £1,359.62 for the council element of their

bill - before precepts for the police, fire service, town and parish councils and, in some areas, special expenses, are added.

Council leader Matthew Riddle said: “While finances remain tight and we continue to look for ways to do everything we can as efficiently as we can, I am pleased that we are also able to invest and build for the future, particularly in school and transport infrastructure projects.”

He said the council had taken advantage of the Government’s policy to allow an extra precept to be raised to help meet the demands of older people’s care, where wage costs and the complexity of individual’s needs were increasing.

In the six years to the end of 2016-17, the council will have cut annual spending by more than £63 million.

It anticipates further reductions and has provisionally identified £14 million in extra savings to be made by 2019-20.

But another £15 million is expected to need cutting over the same period in order to balance the books.

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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA March 4 n Table Top Sale. St Peter's Church, Church Road, Frampton Cotterell, BS36 2AB 2pm-4pm. Tables £5 contact Sarah on 07811 916 628 or sarahlparker80@hotmail.com 50p entry Homemade cakes, tea and coffee for sale March 8 n 'Stroll to Hover’s Ford'. 10.30 am.

Country track with lovely views across Frome Valley. Meet opposite café, Church Rd, Frampton Cotterell March 8 n 'Tubb’s Bottom.' 4 mile walk starting at 10.30am. Delightful walk, includes fields & R.Frome beside Chill Wood. Meet opposite café, Church Rd, Frampton Cotterell BS36 2JX. March 13 n Bristol BS. Monday March 13. All sections nest feather competition commencing 7.30pm. Judge, Alan Fretten. Please book birds in before 8.00pm. White paper or minimal seed in cages please. Venue; Little Stoke Community Hall, Little Stoke Lane, Bristol BS34 6HR. Visitors welcome to join us without commitment to join. Further details from the Secretary Colin Parsons.

Tel 01454 775878. colinpauline@ hotmail.com or Chairman Alan Fretten. Tel 0117 9073188 Mob 07922538894 alan_fretten13@ hotmail.com March 14 n'Classic, Rare & Unusual Plants'

by Gill Hazel. Held on the second Tuesday of the month, Richard 7.30 pm at All Saints Church Hall, 27 Church Road, Winterbourne Down, BS36 1BX. March 21 n 'Glebe Daffodil Stroll'. 10.30am.

Gentle riverside stroll with grassland. Meet at St Peter's Church, Church Rd, Frampton Cotterell BS36 2AB March 21 n 'Daffodils beside the Frome'. 3.5 mile walk.10.30am. Easy, pleasant walk through fields & footpaths, meet at St Peter's Church, Church Rd, Frampton Cotterell BS36 2AB. March 23 n Avon Organic Group ext Meeting is on Thursday, 23rd March 7pm – 9pm at The Station (in the Dance Studio), Silver Street, Bristol. BS1 2AG. All welcome. Visitors £3/ Members £1. (secretaryaog@gmail. com) March 25 n Coffee Morning for Fair Trade.

Zion United Church, Woodend Road, Frampton Cotterell. 10.30am - 12.30 noon. Mothering Sunday gifts, tradescraft Easter eggs.

March 25 n Live country music and dancing to Kalibre. Iron Acton Parish Hall, High St, Iron Acton. Doors open 7pm, £6 on the door. Soft drinks and snacks on sale (BYOB). More info www.laughterinline.org or call Sarah 07813 752707. Listeners

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March 31 n The Friends of Frome Valley Medical Centre are having a BINGO night at the Frampton Cotterell Crossbow House on March 31st at 7.30. Tickets cost £5.00 . All proceeds go toward purchasing equipment for the Medical Centre (not funded by the NHS) For tickets please contact Mike on 07974189354 or Paul on 07955471492.

April 5 n 'Nightingale’s Bridge' 10.30am.

Stroll along track & across grass to historic bridge. Meeting at Live & Let Live, Park Lane, Frampton Cotterell BS36 2EF. April 5 n ' Nightingale to Huckford' 10.30am. 4 mile walk. Popular section of Frome Valley Walkway.

Steep steps. Meet at Live & Let Live, Park Lane, Frampton Cotterell BS36 2EF. April 10 n Bristol Budgerigar Society.

Monday April 10 commencing 7.45pm. Member’s 2017 budgerigar breeding experiences to date chaired by Alan Fretten. A chance for newcomers to learn the art of breeding exhibition standard budgerigars. Venue; Little Stoke Community Hall, Little Stoke Lane, Bristol BS34 6HR. Visitors welcome to join us without commitment

What’s on at Winterbourne Library Opening times:

Monday: closed Tuesday: 9.30am - 7.00pm Wednesday: 9.30am - 5.00pm Thursday: closed Friday: 9.30am - 7.00pm Saturday: 9.30am - 5.00pm Sunday: closed

March at Winterbourne Library Rhymetime: Rhymes and songs for parents and babies/toddlers to enjoy together. Every Tuesday morning 9.30 – 10.00am Pre School Storytime: Stories and crafts Wednesdays 9.30 – 10.00am, term time only.

The Craft Group will be meeting on: Saturday 11 and 25 March 10.00am – 12.00noon.

New members will always be made welcome by this friendly group.

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Low cost computer scheme Are you 65 years of age or over, registered disabled, on a low income or an unpaid carer?

Have you considered the many benefits that owning your own computer can give?

South Gloucestershire Council has teamed up with an IT provider to offer a range of low cost professionally refurbished starter computers at special discounted prices to eligible residents and registered UK charities. Prices start from under £90 including Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010 plus a 12 month return to base warranty.

To find out if you are eligible and for more details visit: www. southglos.gov.uk/goonline Need help with your computer?

Mike, our IT volunteer, is on hand every Wednesday morning 10.00am – 12.00 noon. Mike can

help you with all your computer queries, from setting up an iPad to accessing Universal Jobmatch as well as helping you to get started with Learn My Way, an online course for beginners.

You can book a one to one session with Mike by speaking to a member of staff.

Did you know that you can reserve and renew books online?

You can also download e-books, e-audiobooks and e-magazines.

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

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WHAT IT IS WHERE IT IS WHEN IT IS in no more than 40 words: email us at: contact@richard@ fromevalleyvoice.co.uk or call us on 01454 800 120 to join. Further details from the Chairman Alan Fretten. Tel 0117 9073188 Mob 07922538894 alan_fretten13@hotmail.com or Secretary Colin Parsons. Tel 01454 775878. colinpauline@hotmail.com April 11 n'English Historical Dance' by Ann Hinchcliffe. Held on the second Tuesday of the month, Richard 7.30 pm at All Saints Church Hall, 27 Church Road, Winterbourne Down, BS36 1BX. April 26 n' Half Moon Country Stroll', Pleasant country views & fields.

Meeting 10.30am at Badminton Arms, Badminton Rd, Coalpit Heath BS36 2KJ April 26 n' Frog Lane, Bluebell Woods' 3.5mile walk. Rural walk includes picturesque old railway track.

Meet 10.30am at Badminton Arms, Badminton Rd, Coalpit Heath BS36 2KJ May 9 n 'Propagating Seeds, Cuttings & Beyond'. Held on the second Tuesday of the month, Richard 7.30 pm at All Saints Church Hall, 27 Church Road, Winterbourne Down, BS36 1BX. June 13 n 'New Tricks for Old Gardeners'

by Katherine Crouch. Held on the second Tuesday of the month, Richard - 7.30 pm at All Saints Church Hall, 27 Church Road, Winterbourne Down, BS36 1BX.

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

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March, 2017 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 Programme of speakers, choirs., followed by a cup of tea. 1.50p per week. For 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.

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

Please contact Jenny on 01454 313037. 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 n Winterbourne Scrabble Club - weekly 2.00 - 4.30 pm at Winterbourne & District Community Centre, Watleys End Road, Winterbourne. Further info from Gill on 01454 773573. n Bristol Budgerigar Society hold meetings at Little Stoke Community Hall, Little Stoke Lane, Little Stoke, Bristol BS34 6HR. Meetings commence at 7.30pm on the second Monday of each month. Details from the Secretary Colin Parsons Tel 01454 775878.

E-mail colinpauline@hotmail.com or Chairman, Peter Dark. Tel 01454 201217. E-mail honey@darkm. freeserve.co.uk Membership; Adult £7.00, senior £5.00, same address partners £10.00, different address partners appropriate single rate each. Juniors free. Visitors always welcome without commitment or charge to see the wonderful

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budgerigar breeding, exhibition and social experience that Bristol Budgerigar Society can offer. n Bristol Budgerigar Society hold meetings at Little Stoke Community Hall, Little Stoke Lane, Little Stoke, Bristol BS34 6HR. Meetings commence at 7.30pm on the second Monday of each month. Chairman, Peter Dark. Tel 01454 201217. E-mail honey35@ hotmail.co.uk Details from the Secretary Colin Parsons Tel 01454 775878. E-mail colinpauline@ hotmail.com Membership; Adult £7.00, senior £5.00, same address partners £10.00, different address partners appropriate single rate each. Juniors free. Visitors always welcome without commitment or charge to see the wonderful budgerigar breeding, exhibition and social experience that Bristol Budgerigar Society can offer. n Slimming World Monday: 5.30pm & 7.30pm Watermore Primary School Call Alison: 07972376055 n Winterbourne Afternoon WI meets at Salem Church Hall, Factory Road, Winterbourne on the 2nd Monday of each month at 2pm. We welcome visitors. Contact 01454 250 for details or look at our web site www.wawimoonfruit.com or email lesleysharman@gmail.com Tuesday n Rhymetime. Winterbourne Library. 9.30 – 10am. Rhymes and songs for parents and babies/ toddlers to enjoy together. n Slimming World 9.30am & 11.30am, 5.30pm & 7.30pm, The Greenfield Centre, call Frankie 07519347243 n Knit and Natter The Beacon@ Zion United Church. 10am 12noon. Contact Mary Thexton 01454 850704 n Yate Visually Impaired Group.

Yate Fire Station 2.30 pm every other Tuesday Contact Gay Williams 01454 321749 gab56@btinternet. com n Winterbourne 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 10-11.00am at Crossbow House, Frampton Cotterell.

An easy to follow keep fit class to suit all levels of fitness. Normal cost £4.50 your first class half price with

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this advert. Tel Nina 01179 799796 for more info. n South Gloucestershire Waterpolo club. Junior & Senior players Male Female. Winterbourne Int Academy pool. 7:00 - 8:30 pm.

For more info: kazrose@ blueyonder.co.uk or nash17@ virginmedia.com n Winterbourne Short Mat Bowling Club Tuesday 1.30 - 3.30 at Winterbourne Community Centre, Watleys End Road. Contact Pat Sleightholme, 01179 793473. New members welcome. n Pucklechurch Folk Dance Club.

We meet every other Tuesday at Pucklechurch Community Centre from 7.45 pm to 8.15 pm. Contact Veronica Holder – 0117 937 2818 Wednesday n Pre School Storytime.

Winterbourne Library 9.30 – 10.00am, term time only. n ‘Silver Chords Group, over 50’s social club. Every other Weds, Mason’s View Community Centre Winterbourne. 1.45pm.

Entertainment and coach trips.

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

Greenfield Centre 2-3pm n Slimming World 7.30pm Frampton Cotterell Cof E School. Tel Lisa 07815 759118 n Coalpit Heath WI. Church Hall of St Saviours Church, Coalpit Heath.

First Wednesday of each month.

7.45pm. New members welcome. n The Winterbourne Players, 8.00 pm, Community Centre, Watleys End Road. More info, Brian 07792 656689. n Beginners Meditation Class on Wednesdays 7pm to 8pm at the Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne To reserve your place on the next 5 week course, please contact Sarah Presley on 07590 621495/ sarahpresley@live.com n Actonians Drama Group 7.30 pm Parish Hall, Iron Acton More info 01454 228760 www.actonians. co.uk Junior Actonians 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm Parish Hall Iron Acton More

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info 01454 228277. n 2nd Wednesday of each month - Carer’s Group 2 - 4pm at The Beacon Centre, Zion Church, Frampton Cotterell n 4th Wednesday of each month - Forget me Not sing along group 2pm - 3.30 pm at The Beacon Centre, Zion Church, Frampton Cotterell. If you like a good sing song please come and join us.

For more information ring Rona on 886925 or Jean on 775786. n Winterbourne Short Mat Bowling Club Wednesday 1.30 - 4.30 and 7.30 - 10.30 at Winterbourne Community Centre, Watleys End Road. Contact Pat Sleightholme, 01179 793473. n Manor Hall community coffee morning, open to all, Henfield Road, Coalpit Heath. 3rd Wednesday of every month from 10am to 12 noon in the Jubilee Room. Free entry and all profits from the refreshments will go to the Manor Hall at Coalpit Heath Charity. Handmade cards will be on sale, sold in aid of the BRACE Charity. n Slimming World Frampton Cottrell C of E School. Call Lisa: 07815759118 n Stapleton Probus meet on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month at Begbrook CA, Frenchay Park Road 10am -12noon. Also have an active Bowls Section.

Visitors Welcome. Details available, contact Registrar, John Suddell 01454 250811 n Beginners Meditation Class on Wednesdays 7pm to 8pm in Winterbourne Down. To reserve you place on the next 5 week course, please contact Sarah Presley on 07590 621495/ sarahpresley@live.com Thursday n Probus. The Miners Club, Coalpit Heath. 10am, 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month n Praise and Play. All Saints’ Church Hall Winterbourne Down 10-12 during term times. For preschool children and their parents/

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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED carers. n Stay & Play, 1-3pm (termtime) Winterbourne Early Years Centre, Greenfield Centre, Park Ave, Winterbourne. 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.

6.15 - 9pm (term time). n Steam Engine Club, Miners Club, Coalpit Heath. 7pm, last Thursday of month.

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

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.

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

Visitors welcome.

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

New members welcome. n Frampton Singalong Crossbow House, Frampton Cotterell, BS36 2DB 1st Thursday in the month 2 - 3.30 pm Favourite songs from the shows, folk, country Live music, keyboard player and acoustic duo, sitting exercises. Tea & cakes. 3.00 pounds Tel. Hilary Jay 07515 351 813 n Winterbourne Down WI meetings held on the first Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in All Saints Church Hall, Winterbourne Down. n Stationary Engine Club, Meets at Miner’s Club Coalpit Heath 7:30 pm first Thursday of every month. n Frampton World Dance for beginners, 2nd & 4th Thursdays in month, 2.00 - 4.00pm, Zion Church Hall, Upper Chapel Lane, Frampton BS36 2HY. Learn easy gentle dances from around the world, no partner needed, for people of all ages.

Authentic music, social break for tea and chat. £3.

Contact Hilary Jay 07792 495 367

Thursday Travel Club Meets first Thursday of the monthSt Saviour’s Church Hall,

Beesmoor Road, Coalpit Heath n March 2nd: Peter Davey; Around Bath by Tram. n Winterbourne Winds beginners/ intermediate/returners wind band rehearse Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm at the Greenfield Centre, Park Avenue, Winterbourne BS36 1NJ. Brass & Woodwind players, percussionist, bassist wanted to join sociable group. Instruments available for loan. Contact Dan 01172 395210.

Contact Roger: 07925 296930 or 01454 77701 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 9pm n Frampton Cotterell Male Voice Choir, Zion Church, Frampton Cotterell. 7.30pm – 9.00pm. New members welcomed, no audition, Call Paul Crook 01454 851656. n Frampton Cotterell Community Associon. Fridays at Crossbow House School Road Ist Friday of every month Quiz- 3rd Friday of every month Bingo, start at 8 pm. n Winterbourne Short Mat Bowling Club Friday 7.30 - 10.30 at Winterbourne Community Centre.

Contact Pat Sleightholme, 01179 793473. New members welcome.

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) at the Royal British Legion Ryecroft Rd n Patchwork and Quilting Beginner classes starting in September on alternate Saturdays.

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

Contact: Jo Tripp 01454 850147. n Nature Reserves, Winterbourne work party meets 1030am, Church Lane, Winterbourne, 2nd & 4th Sundays in the month.

Newleaze reserve (Bristol Road) 10.30am Ist Sunday of month Huckford Quarry 2.30pm 3rd Sunday of month. Contact Frank Smith 01454 778975. n Car Boot Sale Every Sunday 9am Beesmoor Road Playing Field, Frampton Cotterell. £5 per car/van Call 07802 336731 n Indoor short mat bowls at Pucklechurch Community Centre.

Established players and beginners welcome. Bowls provided. Sessions Sunday afternoon and Monday and Wednesday evenings. Contact Roger Payne 0117 937 3653

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Chiropractors have a ‘toolkit’ of various treatments that they can use to help you.

2. Chiropractic treatment can help you sleep better Chiropractic care can address your pain and anxiety by treating the cause of the symptoms that may be keeping you from sleeping well throughout the night. We all know what a difference a good nights rest can make. We are more focussed and more capable when

we are rested and our bodies need the time to recover and relax during our sleep.

3. Chiropractic treatment can make exercise easier One of the greatest benefits of Chiropractic care is that it can make it easier for you to exercise.

By alleviating pain and getting a better nights rest, your mental state will improve and you will be able to focus more positively on your general wellbeing and exercise. Being in pain is horrible and it stops us achieving our activity goals. Having Chiropractic treatment may well be the first step to getting you exercising again.

4. Chiropractic treatment could reduce your dependency on medication As Chiropractic treatment can reduce and alleviate pain, patients often find that they no longer need, or can reduce, the

medications they have become accustomed to taking. Discuss your medication regime with your Chiropractor and GP before making any changes.

5. Chiropractic treatment can help you enjoy less stress and improve your quality of life Imagine having no pain or a reduced level of discomfort.

Imagine being able to move better? Imagine going for a walk?

Imagine getting out more? What would you be able to achieve?

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Consultant Gynaecologist Dr Amit Patel urges women in the region to make sure they are up to date with their smear tests.

Dr Patel who practices at Spire Bristol Hospital said: “Cervical cancer is a preventable disease. The signs that it may develop can be often be spotted early and it can be treated before it even fully starts.

“While around 750 women each year in the UK die of cervical cancer every year, figures show that many of those who develop the disease have not been screened regularly. The single biggest risk factor for developing cervical cancer is not being regularly screened, yet it is thought that as many as one million women a year are missing out1.”

Women aged 25 to 49 are invited to attend cervical screening, or smear tests, every three years; those aged 50 to 64 are invited every five years. The screening can detect abnormal (pre-cancerous) cells in the cervix in order to prevent cervical cancer.

Dr Patel said: “It is important to get the message across that cervical screening is not a test for cancer, but instead allows for

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“The routine of attending a cervical screening should be an important part of every woman’s health regime but for many women this message just isn’t getting through. Early detection is key to increasing survival rates so educating everyone about the disease, its symptoms and ways to prevent it is very important.”

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Quizzers raise £30,000 for GWAAC QUIZZERS across Bristol and South Gloucestershire have used their general knowledge to raise £30,000 for their local air ambulance charity.

They know what the capital of Russia is, the date that John F Kennedy was assassinated, and what is the only man made object that is visible from space. But more importantly they also know that by taking part in a quiz run

by Finish First they are raising money for Great Western Air Ambulance Charity.

Ann and Andrew Newbury, from Downend, run Finish First Quizzes, and hold events in venues across Bristol and South Gloucestershire in aid of GWAAC. The couple write their own

Ann Newberry has helped raise thousands of pounds for the Great Western Air Ambulance charity quizzes, with rounds including general knowledge, geography and music.

They held their first quiz in the summer of 2012, and since then, as well as entertaining people, they have raised a fantastic £30,000.

GWAAC is the local air ambulance for the area. Last year

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crews attended 1,735 jobs, and of those 39.7 per cent were in Bristol and 11.5 per cent were in South Gloucestershire.

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Action promised to get children’s services back on track after poor inspection

A PLEDGE has been made to improve services for children in South Gloucestershire after inspectors rated them as inadequate.

A team from Ofsted spent four weeks assessing the services provided for youngsters in need of help and protection, children in care and those leaving the care system.

Although adoption performance was rated as good, other key areas were said to be either inadequate or in need of improvement.

A review of the effectiveness of the Local Safeguarding Children Board carried out at the same time also led to a rating of inadequate.

Peter Murphy, director of children, adults and health at South Gloucestershire Council, said: “Naturally we are deeply disappointed with the outcome but we are determined to improve services for children and young people.

“We are already taking steps to bring about rapid improvement, which is acknowledged by Ofsted in the report.”

He said an improvement board was looking at its disability service for those up to the age of 25 to ensure the needs of the most vulnerable children and young people were being met.

The council was also reviewing how it identified children who might be at risk of sexual exploitation and strengthening child protection arrangements.

Mr Murphy said: “We are also reviewing social work practice across the service and reviewing the training needs of support staff, social workers and managers to ensure they are fully equipped with the right skills to help children to the best of their ability.”

Jon Hunt, chairman of the children, adults and health committee, said: “I am very clear that our aspiration is to see services for children and young people move to a good rating at the earliest opportunity.

“To bring about the necessary improvements, the council must act swiftly and decisively but I have every confidence that we have the right people in place to drive the changes forward.”

Support service introduced to stop people becoming homeless A NEW system has been adopted in South Gloucestershire to help people who are in danger of becoming homeless.

The charity P3 has been commissioned to run a “floating” support service, going out into communities to help people rather than being office-based.

P3 already works in other parts of the country and said its aim was to ensure people at risk of homelessness got the right support at the right time in order to help them manage and to keep their accommodation.

Mark Simms, chief executive of P3, said the organisation had started by running a number of hostels for the homeless.

But it realised that providing accommodation was just one solution to homelessness and it needed to stop people losing their homes and becoming homeless in the first place.

He said “People lose their homes for a multitude of reasons.

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E work closely with South Gloucestershire Trading Standards to combat rogue traders – people who pressure you into having unnecessary work done, overcharge or carry out work to a poor standard.

As the weather improves we’ll see more people calling doorto-door looking for work. Always be vigilant when dealing with unexpected callers – remember to use a door chain and if you’re not sure, don’t open the door.

Rogue traders have visited both Frampton Cotterell and Coalpit Heath in the past and there has been a recent incident in nearby Yate.

Our advice is: • I t’s your doorstep, your decision.

If you’re not sure, don’t let them through the door.

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with them through a window or use a door chain • While you are in your garden or outside your property ensure your doors are closed and locked • I f you feel threatened or intimidated or are suspicious of the caller’s behaviour close the door and call the police on either 999 or 101 straight away.

Remember, if you believe you or someone you know is the victim of a crime and the offenders are still in the area call 999.

If you or someone you know has been targeted by scammers or rogue traders, report it to Trading Standards through Citizens’ Advice on 03453 04 05 06. You can also contact South Gloucestershire Council’s senior Trading Standards enforcement officer Neil Derrick.

Please keep an eye out for each other, particularly the more vulnerable members of the community - and remember, we’d prefer to respond to a call made

with good intent which turns out to be nothing, than not to have chance to react to a possible crime.

PC Elizabeth Ball: I’d like those of you living in the more rural areas to know about a recent theft of sheep from Almondsbury. It happened on Thursday, 16 February, and thankfully patrolling officers were able to recover the pregnant ewes that night – before they were reported stolen.

A Transit van made off from my colleagues near Pilning and was found abandoned soon after with five sheep in the back. Our enquiries into the theft continue.

We have a forcewide Rural Crime Team focusing on offences affecting the rural community and have just introduced a text number – 81819 – for people to give information about rural crime.

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n CAR REVIEW - Richard Drew drives the Renault Scenic SPACE, the final frontier, as they used to say on Star Trek. If that really is the holy grail, then the new Renault Scenic really does have it nailed. It’s a big family car for a not so big budget, and with more than enough gadgets thrown in to make you feel like you really are piloting a space shuttle.

As I listened to Nigel from City Motors explain the intricacies of the big touch screen system, I started to feel that I was in training for a NASA mission. There seems to be nothing the system can’t do, even flatten the back seats at the press of a button.

This iPad sized touch screen is beautifully melded into the dashboard. It can do everything you would expect with an intuitive simplicity that makes it a pleasure to use. Mind you, by the time Nigel had got to the part where he said I could design the engine to suit me, I had decided there were some parts best left to a NASA engineer.

My kids and I had more fun changing the mood lighting around the car and on the dials with a quick press on the screen.

They were also impressed with the full length sun roof. Look up on a cloudless night, and you really could feel like you were in space.

The Scenic is well thought out with some nice touches.

The central console slides back from snug on the dash to reveal drinks holders for the front seat passengers and a useful mini table at the back complete with usb ports and power points.

The heads up display for the driver is another bonus, it even

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helpfully tells you if you are too close to the car in front - less than two seconds gap and the display turns red. There is also a driver fatigue warning and active emergency braking. Captain Kirk would be impressed.

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The driver is also helped by all around sensors, and an impressive reversing camera, although the sensors went into a loud meltdown as I squeezed into the very narrow lane I live in.

With all this technology on offer, it seem to me that new drivers need an IT exam, not an old fashioned driving test. The parking brake comes on and off automatically, so eliminating the terror of the hill start, and as for parallel parking, the model I drove kindly offered to park the car by the pavement, in bays and at an angle.

The drive is pleasing and the engine is more than powerful enough to cope with the space being filled with kids and luggage.

There are a few things that could be tweaked. Space is the thing with the Scenic (even more so with the seven seater version), including a generous boot, but very tall drivers - and I’m talking the 6’7” basketball

playing variety - might be a bit cramped up driving. The gear stick could be a bit smoother and the voice control didn’t like my West Country burr, but we got on better as we got used to each other.

However, make no mistake, this is a perfect family car; well designed, good looking and a pleasure to drive.

There’s enough space inside to comfortably enjoy exploring the wide open spaces outside.

Richard was driving the Renault Scenic Dci 130 Dynamique S nav, £26,645 on the road. The Renault Scenic range starts at £21,445 OTR For more details, contact City Motors, 0117 9723030

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FRAMPTON Rugby Club colts have endured a frustrating few weeks, with an early win failing to provide momentum.

The month started well as Frampton did the double over North Petherton. October’s win away was followed up with a 17-5 home win as Frampton moved up to fourth in the Somerset colts league.

Tries from skipper Zak

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A mixed month for Frampton colts Smith, Ryan Gidding's and Lewis Chadwick brought a hard fought win. Second row Allum Wyatt was a deserved man of the match .

The following week Frampton went away to league leaders Taunton who had county players and players from premiership team Exeter. Frampton gave a great performance in a 27-5 loss with the single try from Lewis Oakley . The final game saw Frampton host Nailsea, second in league and strong favourites.

Frampton led 12-5 with minutes left , but a cross kick from Nailsea saw their winger go over and the conversion tied the scores 12-12 .

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Lewis Oakley in action Frampton’s tries came from Dec Grimstead and a solo effort from Oakley.

In March as Frampton have three home games to keep up the quest for a top four finish.

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Frampton secure vital win in hopes of staying up FRAMPTON have overcome Longlevens in a crunch match that keeps their hopes of avoiding relegation alive.

It was the third time the game had been arranged in as many months due to poor weather, and Frampton made sure they took their chance well and secured a vital bonus point victory over the Gloucester side.

Frampton blew away Longlevens in the first 15 minutes with attacking pace and well worked phases from the forwards. A push over scrum from 10 metres allowed Josh Creed to score for Frampton's first try.

Longlevens pulled the game back with a penalty kick in front of the posts however this was a close as they got to the game.

Twelve phases of play in Longlevens’ 22 allowed for Jason Boon to go over from a metre, pushing the score to 12-3.

In the second half, Frampton were camped inside Longlevens

22 for over ten minutes. More well worked phases allowed for Joe Cleary to go over unopposed from 10 metres after side stepping the full back, taking the score to 19-3.

The final, and vital, fourth try came from Callum Bleakman

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who ran around five players to go in under the posts so Frampton were able to claim a 5 point victory. The final score was 26-3, with Goodey scoring 3 out of 4 conversions.

The win brings Frampton closer to safety and retaining

their position in Gloucester Premier League for another season. However two tough must win games are coming up against Berry Hill and Cheltenham North.

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Frampton Athletic’s season takes an upturn FOLLOWING a tough three months for Frampton Athletic’s first team, which saw them lose 7 games in a row, they were hoping for improvements as they faced up to February.

Athletic started the month with a tricky away tie against Greyfriars Athletic. This was always going to be a close tie and a potential 6 point game, as both team are languishing in the wrong half of the table.

The game was moved from Greyfriars Stoke Gifford pitch, over to the 3G pitch in Whitchurch, which seemed to give the home side a slight advantage, having previously played a few games there this season.

Athletic made hard work of it in the first half. They found themselves 1-0 down after just 10 minutes following some sloppy defending and were soon after 2-0 down as Greyfriars scored from a corner that was deflected in off the leg of Frampton defender, Shaun Buist, who knew little about it.

Frampton managed to pull one back through top goalscorer, Mike Beake, but moments later, Shaun Buist clipped a striker as he attempted to clear the ball and the referee awarded a penalty, which was dispatched neatly into the bottom corner.

3-1 down at the break, Athletic needed to hit the ground running in the second half and with a few tactical changes by player/manager, Nick Talbot, Athletic found themselves creating opportunities in the second half.

Athletic pulled one back 15 minutes into the second half thanks to an own goal and were continuing to ask questions of the Greyfriars back line.

Eventually, their persistence paid off and levelled in the 80th minute thanks to a great strike from veteran Martyn Tozer.

With their tails now up, Athletic were searching for the winner and looked like they

had it when the ball was played across the box from Martyn Tozer to Mike Beake who just had to side foot the ball into the back of the net, but the Greyfriars goalkeeper was able to somehow thwart his effort.

Unfortunately, on the back of the Athletic attack, Greyfriars were able to mount a counter attack which saw a one-on-one with Athletic goalkeeper, Nick Talbot, who was able to save the first attempt, but could do nothing about the rebound and Greyfriars snatched victory in the last minute of the game. It was a great game for the neutrals, but 3 big points dropped for Frampton Athletic and 8 losses in a row.

With games coming thick and fast Frampton didn’t have time to lick their wounds. They faced another 6 point game against fellow strugglers, Bristol Manor Farm, in a hard fought game at Beesmoor Road. In a very tight affair, it became clear that the game would be settled by a single goal and thankfully it was Frampton who scored it, with Mike Beake adding yet another goal to his already impressive tally of 16. That result ended the losing streak, much to the relief of the club.

Looking to continue their return to winning ways, Frampton faced an away match against bogey side, Seymour United. With a few regulars out of the squad, a few of the Reserve team regulars were called up and given their chance to impress and they didn’t fail to do so.

Frampton fought hard for 90 minutes and got their rewards as they ran out 2-0 victors, thanks to goals from Martyn Tozer and Anton Forbes.

Frampton return to action on Saturday 4th March with a tricky away tie against Roman Glass St George Reserves. Frampton will be heading over there hoping to make it 3 wins in a row.

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Unfortunately, they followed that defeat with another loss, this time away to Totterdown United Reserves. 4-1 was the score line, which has left Athletic languishing at the lower end of the table, albeit 5 points from “safety”.

Frampton Athletic are already starting to plan for the 2017-18 season and are looking for a local U16’s/U18’s/U21’s team to play as Frampton Athletic next season, bringing with them the manager(s). coaches, players and whomever else they wish to bring with them! With great

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Winterbourne youngsters continue to impress WINTERBOURNE United under12’s have continued to make good progress in the first season of a fully competitive league. Having won 13 out of 16 games, the team siots third in the division and are through to the semi-final of the league plate competition.

In addition to being free-scoring going forward with 117 goals in league and cup, they are becoming increasingly effective in defence. The team is grateful for positive support from parents who arrange and enjoy various fund raising activities throughout the

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The under 6’s and under 7’s teams continue to train and prepare for for their matches in the future.

The club have around 20 permanent players covering both ages that turn up regularly each week. The club are always looking to add to the squad numbers and can be contacted via their web site. The current players are looking forward to participating in tournaments in the summer.

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