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Travellers site proposed for Frampton Cotterell Parish council leads objections PAGE 11 215 new homes could be built on fields in Coalpit Heath, three years after a larger application was rejected. Barrett Homes says it intends to submit a proposal to South Gloucestershire Council for the development, which it is calling Blackberry Park. A big campaign stopped plans for nearly 400
homes on the site in 2013, and local people are likely to put up fierce resistance to the new proposals. Barrett Homes claims the new scheme gives much more of the site to open space for use by the community, but objectors say it will mean 400 extra cars on already congested roads and
more pressure on schools and doctor's surgeries. The proposed homes could be on top of the 1,500 homes earmarked for green belt land in Coalpit Heath as part of regional proposals for future housing in the greater Bristol area. Full story, Page 3
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House builders target Coalpit Heath with new scheme for Woodlands Farm A CONTROVERSIAL new plan for up to 215 homes at Woodlands Farm in Coalpit Heath has been drawn up by developers. Barratt Homes said it would be submitting a planning application for the scheme, which it has called Blackberry Park, to South Gloucestershire Council. It has outlined its proposals in letters to councillors and people living near the site but they are set to be met with opposition. In 2013 a plan to build 380 homes at Woodlands Farm was rejected by the council after a big campaign to save the area from development. But although the latest
proposal is for fewer houses, objectors said it would still lead to some 400 extra cars being added to already busy roads. They are also concerned at the effect such development would have on wildlife and local heritage. Barratt Homes, through its website, said: “The new masterplan provides a significantly different option for the future of the site than that previously promoted for Woodlands Farm. “The revised scheme, for up to 215 homes, restricts the amount of development proposed to the northern half of the site and retains a much greater proportion of the site as
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public open space land for use by the community. “Our development will also provide a number of local benefits, such as the provision of allotments and improvements to local cycling and pedestrian routes, new play areas and improvements to road and pedestrian safety measures. “We are bringing forward sympathetic proposals for the development of this site and would like to incorporate the views of the local community as far as possible through the process.” It said it wanted to hear people’s views on the revised proposals and invited them to an exhibition to be held on Monday,
November 7, from 3.30pm8.30pm in the Manor Hall, Henfield Road, Coalpit Heath. A free information line has also been set up on 0800 298 7040. Local people regard Woodlands Farm, where author Dick King-Smith used to live, as an important green space. Local councillor Claire Young, who is also the Liberal Democrat prospective parliamentary candidate for Thornbury and Yate, said: “Any homes at Woodlands Farm could be in addition to the 1,500 proposed for the green belt around Coalpit Heath because there is a requirement for 1,000 homes at ‘windfall sites’ around South Gloucestershire.”
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Floral Friends get ready for Winter FLORAL Friends has been busy getting Frampton Cotterell ready for winter and planning for next year. It’s been busy tidying a strip of wild flowers by Beesmoor playing fields. Seeds have been collected for next year's displays and bulbs have been planted to improve the Spring display. The summer displays have come to an end and the planters and hanging baskets around the village are being planted with winter bedding. Meanwhile, more bulbs are being planted around the village and in Crossbow Park. The group is also taking part in this year’s Olympic Scarecrow Trail. Its Scarecrows are now sitting on the planter bench outside the Church.
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n NEWS BT wants to remove more than 90 public phone boxes from towns and villages across South Gloucestershire, with the Frome Valley set to lose ten. Four kiosks in Winterbourne and three in Frampton Cotterell are among those which could disappear as a result of more people using mobile phones to make calls. Payphones in Henfield Road, Coalpit Heath, in Iron Acton’s High Street and in North Road, Yate, will also be removed, unless the case to keep them can be proved. Phone boxes identified as unnecessary are on the list drawn up by BT, which said it retained those still in use or categorised as providing a social need. There is also an option for local people to adopt traditional red “heritage” phone boxes for £1 and turn them into community assets. Comments on the planned removal can be made via the South Gloucestershire Council website by November 7 and any interest to adopt a kiosk will also be passed on to BT. There will be further consultation before a final decision is taken in midDecember.
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Library changes on agenda for next community forum in Frome Valley THE next Community Engagement Forum that covers the Frome Valley will include an update on planned changes for libraries. Anyone living in Winterbourne, Frampton Cotterell, Westerleigh, Coalpit Heath, Iron Acton, Hambrook and Frenchay can attend
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POLICE are asking people looking out for their neighbours after a passer-by’s call to them disrupted a burglary in Frampton Cotterell. Officers were called just before 8pm on 24 October by a witness who had become suspicious after seeing two men running along the road and hearing a burglar alarm sounding. A house had been broken into and a watch, wallet, bank cards and cash had been stolen. Police searched the area, supported by a specialist dog handler, and although two men were arrested in School Road they were later released without charge, after police enquiries eliminated them as possible suspects. Neighbourhood Inspector Clive Summerill said: “We know that communities where people look after each other in this way, for example through Neighbourhood Watch, have lower levels of crime. This sends a message to criminals that Frampton Cotterell is not an easy target. Our investigation continues and I’d also ask anyone else with information which could help to get in touch.” The investigation continues and police have renewed their appeal for anyone with information which could help to get in touch, through their website, www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/contact, or by calling 101, quoting reference 5216237171
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Iron Acton man’s Africa trip highlights work of water charity WATER company worker Ashley Mee travelled to Madagascar to discover how communities will get access to water and sanitation through the fund raising efforts of people in the West. Mr Mee, of Iron Acton, is head of purchasing for Wessex Water and was among a sevenstrong team from the company who visited the island nation. They found out how donations to the charity WaterAid will help pay for projects in the Vakinankaratra region, which has one of the poorest rates of access to safe water and sanitation in the country. WaterAid was established by the UK water industry and during the last 26 years, Wessex Water customers have helped raise more than £15 million for projects in some of the world's poorest communities. Mr Mee and his colleagues visited areas where the charity works to learn about the effect poor water and sanitation has on a people’s health, education and livelihoods, as well as how access to those services can make a difference. The group also got involved in transporting building materials to villages and helping build a new tap stand that will provide lasting supplies of clean water. During a visit to a public health centre, they also heard about the challenges of providing safe healthcare without adequate water and sanitation facilities. Mr Mee said: “The trip was a humbling experience and a great opportunity to witness first-hand the fantastic support WaterAid provides and how donations are used. “It’s so easy take water for granted as we have it at the turn of a tap but this trip reminded us just what a valuable and life-saving resource water is.” He said Iron Acton villagers were among those to have supported WaterAid through events such as their church harvest festival auction, which raised more than £500, and donations in lieu of presents for his own 60th birthday.
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The Christmas concert hoping to raise charity cash LOCAL churches are hoping people will join a community scratch choir as part of musical Christmas event. This year’s Churches Together Big Christmas Sing in support of Christian Aid takes place on Thursday December 1st at St Peter’s Church in Frampton Cotterell from 7-9pm. Local choirs will be involved and once again there will be an an all age and all ability community ‘scratch’ choir. Rehearsals for it will be held on Wednesday evenings in November from 6.307.30pm at Zion Church Frampton Cotterell, with the exception of 9 November which will be held at St Saviour’s Church Coalpit Heath. Organisers say everyone is welcome to get involved. For more information contact Alison Bray on 01454 776618
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Second phase of consultation opens on future of mobile library service USERS of the mobile library have until January to comment on its future through a second round of consultation now running. A final decision on proposals for South Gloucestershire’s overall library service, including plans to axe the mobile facility, will be taken in the New Year. The high cost of keeping the vehicle on the road means there are plans to replace it with community centre-based library facilities run by volunteer groups. Meanwhile, there is also a proposal to introduce new technology through a system called Open Plus, which will allow libraries to stay open even
when unstaffed. It will cost £400,000 to install it throughout the district’s libraries, with people using their library cards to swipe themselves into libraries, giving them access to books, IT services and wi-fi printing. The system is used in other parts of the country and a pilot scheme will be set up in Bradley Stoke library before it is introduced more widely. Further cuts of £22 million by 2019-20 are behind changes to the library service, which will see its annual budget of £2.6 million drop by £500,000. Councillor Heather Goddard, chairwoman of South Gloucestershire Council’s
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Parish council leads objections to planned travellers’ site in Frampton Cotterell OBJECTIONS have been raised to a scheme for a travellers’ site on land in Bristol Road, Frampton Cotterell. The plan involves changing the use of the plot to a caravan site for the extended Hegarty family. Their agents said they had long established connections with South Gloucestershire, having previously lived at the Winterbourne travellers’ site, where they raised their children. More recently the family were living on a site in Swindon but that was in the process of being sold and the family had been given notice to quit. Under the plan, up to five mobile homes and five touring caravans would be on the site near the former Western Coach House pub.
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American bluegrass music comes to Frome Valley A COUPLE of bluegrass music fans living in Frampton Cotterell are putting on a concert to showcase their favourite music. Jer Boon and Katherine Selby have been travelling to events in the UK and US for over ten years. Now they are using their connections to bring a taste of bluegrass music to the area by putting on a concert by Brother Mule. Jer said; “ We know a fair number of world class musicians, and we had the opportunity of putting on a band we know quite well from America, who're touring the UK and Europe for a few weeks. We're hoping if it goes well and proves popular we might be able to put on some similar acts in the future.” Brother Mule are touring Europe in December, and had a spare evening available on December 7th, so Jer and Katherine thought they’d try and put them on at Coalpit Heath
Cricket Club. The band play a mix of acoustic country, bluegrass and swing and are comprised of mandolinist Ben Winship of Idaho and fiddler Brian Wicklund from Minnesota. On this European tour, which will also include gigs in Germany and Italy, they are joined by London double bass player and saxophonist Ben Somers. Jed said: “We first got to know the guys from Brother Mule around 10 years ago, where they were teaching at a bluegrass music camp in Wyoming. We got to hang out, learn loads from them, have a good laugh, and even got to jam with them on top of a 10,000ft mountain! The concert takes place on Wednesday December 7th, from 7:30pm. Tickets are £10 and are available in advance online at www.ukbluegrass.com/ brothermule.
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AN old chapel that had been at the centre of plans for a new community building in Winterbourne could be converted into a house. A group of residents had hoped to turn the 1868 Ebenezer Chapel in Watleys End, into an arts and crafts centre with community space and cafĂŠ. But despite a large amount of work on the proposal, backed up by local enthusiasm for the scheme, the residents realised the cost of the project were too great and the building was later put up for sale. Now a plan has been submitted to South Gloucestershire Council to establish a house within the chapel. A decision on the application will be made at a later date. Meanwhile, auctioneers involved in the sale said the graveyard immediately in front of the chapel did not form part of the transaction as it was owned and maintained by the Methodist Church and locally by the church council of Salem Methodist Church in Watleys End.
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PUPILS at Elm Park School have celebrated European Languages Day by joining in a French event at the Winterbourne primary. Activities ranged from building miniature Eiffel towers and singing French songs to performing a dance routine in the playground. The children, who attended school dressed in the red, white and blue of the Tricolour, also learned how to order food and drink in French in a breakfast club bistro. The day was organised by Hayley Wishart, the school’s French co-ordinator, who included an assembly led by Winterbourne International Academy foreign languages teacher Nathalie Adams and two of her year ten pupils. Mrs Adams spoke of the importance of learning a foreign language and taught the children a song from her own childhood.
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FORMER chart topping Atomic Kitten will be among the acts to officially start Christmas festivities at Yate Shopping Centre. The girl band will be joined by S Club 3, Kavana and Black Lace for the Now That’s What I Call Christmas spectacular on Thursday, November 10. More than four hours of free music will get under way at 5pm in West Walk, with several local acts lined up to support the stars. Tracy King, the centre’s marketing manager, said: “The launch of the Christmas festivities is always a popular evening show and this year we have a high quality line-up of acts to keep the crowds entertained. “The full Christmas programme will be announced in due course but with acts like these, I recommend everybody makes a note in their diaries now so as not to miss out. “Already the usual pop-up shops are opening so Christmas will kick-off with a real bang immediately after Bonfire Night.”
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Around the W.I. Winterbourne Evening WI celebrates 60th birthday October was our 60th Birthday and we had a party! Nobody had to cook, wash up or make tea, this was all done for us by Paul Cook Catering. Tables all laid with flowers and pretty napkins set the scene for a pleasant WI evening with a big ‘60’ balloon on the Presidents table. Members sang ourselves a Happy Birthday before enjoying a very filling two course meal and entertainment by ‘Family Ties’ which included some hearty sing alongs some from the past which our members thoroughly enjoyed. We also had to have a small business meeting to start with, including a reminder of carol services coming up at Bath on 9th December and our local one at Frenchay on 15th December at 7.30pm.
We have a visit to the Curzon Cinema in Clevedon on 24th November for a tour of the historic building, followed by viewing of the film of the new JKRowling novel set in New York in 1926, (nothing to do with Harry Potter!). A trip to tour Warburtons Bakery in January is also planned, but before that, in December, we have a ‘Bring and Share’ type of American Supper. Our next meeting at St Michael’s Rooms, is on Thursday 10th November at 7.30pm when the speaker will be Stephanie Wyatt from SITA and there will be a sales table for “Christmas Gifts” New members and visitors always welcome. Winterbourne Down WI At our October meeting we were entertained by Sue Dugan who showed us how to
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decorate cup cakes, the theme being Halloween. Members of our committee made the cup cakes and Sue gave us bright green and orange icing and showed us how to make a witch with a black hat and a decorated pumpkin. We also made an owl and a bat. All members went home with four decorated cakes. Next month is our AGM followed by drinks and nibbles. On 1st December we have invited Senior Moments who host the game of Call My Bluff. They have been to us before and everyone enjoyed a fun evening. Visitors are welcome to join us at 7.30pm in All Saints Church Hall. Frampton Cotterell WI Our recent speaker to our meeting at Crossbow was Alan Vowles, who has a passion for ancient Egypt. With the ITV drama Tutankhamun currently gracing our TV screens on Sunday nights, it was very well-timed to find our more
about the discovery of the boy Pharoah’s tomb. It’s amazing to think that Tutankhamun was only 18 years old when he died and was buried in the Valley Of The Kings near Luxor (formerly known as Thebes). When Howard Carter eventually discovered the tomb in 1922, over 5,000 items were found which can now be seen at a museum in Cairo. November’s meeting will feature a review of the past year with an update from the Committee, followed by elections for next year’s Committee members. If you fancy joining us, please do come along to find out more or maybe even volunteer help out in organising our events, clubs and activities. There will also be a Christmas Craft Evening held later in the month, where we will be making jewelled Christmas tree decorations for our tree at St.Peters. For December we have a number of social opportunities with a festive theme, including
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Bradley Stoke Lions seen in Japan PRESIDENT Robin and Lion Ailsa visited St Werburghs City Farm to celebrate the official opening of their new Connection Centre. The farm has been open for years delivering outdoor learning of animals and plants to school children, youngsters and adults with learning difficulties. The new facilities include 3 classrooms, a training kitchen, a covered outdoor teaching space and 3 new toilets, all of which will greatly improve the already marvellous job they do in bringing a taste of the country into the city. A plaque on their wall includes the Lions as one of their sponsors.
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A visit to Japan recently was made even more special when Robin and Ailsa met up with the Kyoto Shujaku Lions. Club Banners were exchanged and although the Japanese Lions spoke little English and we spoke even less Japanese, they welcomed us enthusiastically and sincerely. Photos were taken, hands were shaken and another link in the International chain was forged. On arriving at Takayama, a lovely city in the Japanese Alps, we met the President of the hotel we were staying in, who turned out to be the President of the Tourist Association and also a
Lion! He presented Robin with a badge and Robin gave him a club banner. Sometimes it's good to know that we are not just one little club struggling to do our bit, but a part of a huge organisation with little clubs like ours all over the world doing the same things we do, trying to help our communities as well as giving support to disaster areas such as the recent devastation from the hurricane in Haiti. Remember, if you are interested in finding out more about the Lions, contact President Robin on 07712 046644.
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Is it too early to think about Christmas? IN every magazine that arrives at this time of year it’s all about Christmas. Is it too early to be thinking about that yet? We think so. But for sure winter is upon us and here are our top 5 Beauty Tips for winter. 1. G loss - chapped lips happen to us all and a gloss lip stick will only highlight the peeling and cracking. So ditch the gloss and apply a lip balm instead, then add your lip stick on top or make sure you buy a lip stick or gloss with a balm already in it. Top shades for winter are wine and berry colours. 2. H air Frizz – in the winter our hair becomes far more fragile, especially with the days getting much colder. The change of temperature from warm inside to cold outside does not help either. So instead of vigorously towel drying, pat your hair dry with a towel and brush with a wide tooth comb
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then treat with a ‘repair’ conditioner. 3. Shorter showers – a long hot shower with scolding water can strip the skin of its natural oils, depleting moisture and leaving your skin dry and irritated. Turn down the heat, exfoliate and wash and when you step out of the shower. Whilst your skin in still damp apply a moisturiser to your damp skin. 4. Make up – do you ever get watery eyes when you have finished putting your make up on? You can blame the cold air. To prevent this try a silicon eyeliner rather than a wax one and an extra layer of mascara. During the colder months our skin can become dry and plastering on foundation will only make it worse, try a much lighter foundation plan. 5. Hydrate - it you are healthy on the inside you will
glow on the outside. Keep hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Try swapping coffee and tea for a herbal blench and try and increase your intake of citrus fruits and leafy greens. Until next time; when we will have to talk about Christmas.
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Battle for buses continues CAMPAIGNERS worried about the effect of recent bus service changes on people in Coalpit Heath and Frampton Cotterell have been told council leaders cannot automatically replace withdrawn commercial services. A petition of 240 names was presented to South Gloucestershire Council after the 81 bus service was axed, while the 82 service terminated at Yate. Councillor Claire Young, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Thornbury and Yate, handed the petition to council officers and representatives of bus operator First at the council’s public transport forum. The document urged them to work together to reinstate direct bus links to Southmead Hospital, Bristol Parkway station and the University of the West of England (UWE) that had been cut. Mrs Young said withdrawal of the 81 service has left
people living in Coalpit Heath, Frampton Cotterell and Yate with fewer buses to Southmead and Parkway. Meanwhile, terminating the 82 at Yate meant those living in Chipping Sodbury and villages between the town and Wottonunder-Edge had no direct link at all. In addition, there were now almost no direct buses from the Yate area to UWE. Mrs Young said: "This cut has had a real impact on people's lives, made worse by the poor reliability of the 82 bus. "People have been telling me stories of missed appointments at Southmead and missed connections at Parkway. “It's difficult to hold down a job or university place when you're repeatedly late. "We fought hard to get a direct bus link to Southmead when Frenchay Hospital closed. Now we're fighting again to get that link restored." The council said it would
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Claire Young collecting signatures from local residents continue to work with the commercial sector to try and provide as comprehensive a network of bus services to the whole of the district as possible. But it said: “It is not possible for the council to automatically replace commercial services that
have been withdrawn. “Where services are withdrawn, we will work with operators and other key stakeholders to identity and investigate possible alternatives, albeit this will need to be within available funding.”
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A NEW bridge installed over the ring road has been closed to horse riders after noise from its steel construction spooked the animals, raising safety fears. The bridge replaced a previous crossing that had to be removed as part of the £200 million MetroBus project. But after those behind the scheme trumpeted that the structure had opened ahead of schedule, they then had to stop horse riders using it as a link between Moorend and Downend while an investigation was carried out. The old bridge needed to be replaced by one with a longer span due to widening of the ring road to accommodate a new bus lane for the MetroBus. But Ann Fay, access and bridleways officer for the British Horse Society in South Gloucestershire, said it was “totally unsuitable” for horses. She had been contacted by one of the early riders who wanted to cross the bridge but when part way across, her horse became frightened by the noise echoing around it. Mrs Fay tried the bridge herself and had the same problem. However, a spokesman for MetroBus said the bridge had been declared “fit for purpose” as a result of the investigation. Mrs Fay said: “We were
A bridge too far for horse riders over ring road
DRIVERS can expect delays on the ring road for the next 18 months as work is carried out to ensure the route remains safe for the future. It has been revealed that a programme of repairs is needed on the Bromley Heath viaduct, between the roundabout and the Hambrook lights. This work is likely to start in April and take a year. It will involve carriageway closures and diversions - with a knockon effect on people living in the surrounding areas - although South Gloucestershire Council says every effort will be made to keep disruption to a minimum. A council report says that without the essential maintenance, which includes waterproofing and repairs to the deck and parapets, the viaduct would be at risk of failure within a decade. This would potentially mean permanent lane closures and speed restrictions for safety. The report says: “Lane closures on this section could cause
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delighted when the new bridge was put into place sooner than expected but it soon became clear that it was totally unsuitable for horses due to the metal construction and unsuitable surface. “The noise made by the horses’ metal shoes spooks them, causing a danger to the rider and anyone on the bridge.”
tailbacks of 8km and delays of up to two hours choking the adjacent road network.” The westbound carriageway is considered to be most at risk. The Bromley Heath viaduct is the busiest section of the A4174 and carries about 52,000 vehicles a day. This is forecast to rise to 60,000 a day by 2020 because of the thousands of new homes being built and the thousands of job opportunities being created at Emersons Green, Harry Stoke, UWE, Filton and Patchway. The work is part of the £15.5 million Challenge Fund package of measures being carried out on the ring road alongside the creation of the route for the £200 million MetroBus rapid transport route. Long stretches of the route are being resurfaced in a
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But MetroBus spokesman Paul Marshall said: “The investigation concluded that the bridge meets all design criteria and is fit for purpose. We are waiting for some signs to be made warning equestrians of the noisy bridge deck and pedestrians and cyclists of the presence of horses. “As soon as the signs are
programme designed to add 20 years’ life to the road. Cycle paths, footpaths and lighting are also being improved, and structural repairs are being carried out on the Avon Valley Bridge near Hicks Gate as well as the Bromley Heath viaduct. A council spokeswoman said: "Improvements to our road network are planned up until March 2018 across South Gloucestershire as part of the Challenge Fund. This includes resurfacing further sections of the A4174 ring road, which will involve further closures, and improvements to the A403 in Avonmouth. "We are currently working on a programme of improvements
installed, the bridge will be open for all users.” The bridge is a shared use crossing for riders, walkers and cyclists, giving access to riding routes on both sides of the ring road, and Mrs Fay said if the sound from the bridge prevented some riders from using it, they would no longer be able to enjoy those routes.
for the Bromley Heath area, and will publicise details of this work as soon as the plans are finalised. An agenda item has been added to the next Public Transport Forum meeting in January to discuss the Challenge Fund programme and provide updates on other major infrastructure work in South Gloucestershire.” She said that, as with the current works, as much work as possible will be done overnight and at weekends to minimise the impact on local people.
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Health chiefs urge patients to stop wasting medicine to save money for NHS
A CAMPAIGN is running to cut the level of medicines wasted in South Gloucestershire - currently running at a cost of about £1.5 million a year. Health chiefs said around 38 per cent of all medicines prescribed for long term conditions were not taken as recommended, with more than half of patients not realising they were taking their medication incorrectly. Not only did that affect the health of patients but also increased the strain on NHS services. The rate of the waste is equivalent to the cost of about 49 community nurses or 34,000 GP appointments. The Stop Medicines Waste campaign is being run by the South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group, which also wants to make sure that people only order the medicines they need. Helen Wilkinson, its deputy
head of medicines management, said: “Wasting medicines wastes valuable NHS resources. If we can reduce the amount of medicines wasted, this will enable us to re-invest money to benefit healthcare in our local community. “We are asking the public to check what medicines they already have at home before ordering more, to tell their doctor if they stop taking their medication or to speak to their pharmacist if they are receiving medicines they don’t use. Pharmacists can also give advice on how to get the best from medicines.” The campaign will be promoted by GP practices to make people aware of the true cost of wasting medicines. Meanwhile, anyone with unwanted medicines should return them to their GP or pharmacy for safe disposal.
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Flu jabs extended to more children MORE children in South Gloucestershire can be vaccinated against flu in the district’s latest immunisation campaign. It means youngsters aged between two and seven are now able to have the annual free protection after it was decided to extend the programme for the first time to those in school year three. It is hoped that by offering vaccination to more children, it will help prevent the spread of infection to more vulnerable members of the community. Parents of children aged from two to four can attend their local GP practice for the nasal spray method of immunisation. Those at school, from years one to three, can be vaccinated in the classroom if their parents give the necessary permission. The flu protection campaign is aimed at the most vulnerable, including adults with long-term health conditions, pregnant women and older people - all at greater risk from the effects of the illness - and they will be invited by their GP surgery to have the vaccination. Dr Jonathan Hayes, a GP and chairman of South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “Flu is an unpleasant illness for anyone to have but for those who are more vulnerable, it can be life-threatening.”
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Gas pipe upgrade drawing to close WORK that has been going on for a number of weeks in Frampton Cotterell to upgrade the gas network should be finished by early December. As Frome Valley Voice went to press, Wales and West Utilities was due to complete the Church Road phase of the project before carrying out a final stage of work in Bridge Way. Temporary traffic lights in Church Road had caused delays at certain parts of the day but they won’t be necessary in Bridge Way. Ray Bessant, Bristol operational manager for the gas distribution business, said: “We started work in the Church Road area of Frampton Cotterell on September 9 to upgrade the gas network in the area. “This work is essential to make sure that homes and businesses in Frampton Cotterell continue to receive a safe and reliable supply of gas now and in the future.” He said the company had worked closely with South Gloucestershire Council to carry out the work with as little inconvenience to the local community as possible and “barring any unforeseen circumstances” expected to complete the job by December 9.
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Award winning comedy from the Actonians THE Actonians are busy preparing for their autumn production of Humble Boy. I’ts an award winning comedy written by Charlotte Jones, first performed at the National Theatre in 2001. The comedy about broken vows, failed hopes and the joys of bee-keeping is on at the Iron Acton Village Hall on 24 - 26 November.
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Claire Young and Tony Davis with Guide Dogs staff and volunteers TWO well known councillors have experienced at first hand the essential work of guide dogs for blind people. Cllr Claire Young, the Lib Dem parliamentary candidate for Thornbury and Yate, and Cllr Tony Davis, the Mayor of Yate agreed to put on a blindfold and be led round Yate Shopping Centre by a guide dog. They were led round the Shopping Centre by guide dog Vince, under the close control of trainer Lucy Risk. Claire said: “It was very interesting to be in a familiar area but to be completely disorientated. I became very aware of sounds and smells around me. It was quite scary brushing into other
pedestrians as we walked round.� Vince, the dog who led Claire and Tony on their blindfold walk has completed his training and will soon be matched with a blind person. There are now nearly 5,000 working guide dogs in the UK. Guide Dogs campaigns actively for the rights of people who are visually impaired. Claire and Tony were told about the pavement parking campaign which is calling for the law to be changed to make it easier for local authorities to take action against drivers who obstruct pavements with their cars. Claire and Tony also met Andrew Lowry the manager of the Yate Shopping Centre. Mr
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Tony Davis during his blindfold walk
Claire Young during her blindfold walk.
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n NEWS
House builder fined after failing to provide for street works
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n THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH
BREXIT means…
Stephen Newell (Pastor Zion United Church Frampton Cotterell)
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REXIT means BREXIT! My analysis of the state of our country could be summed up with these words. We are all aware that BREXIT means BREXIT, but less clear what BREXIT really means. We know that we are British and we live in the United Kingdom, but when it comes to the small print of our values and our relationships with the rest of the world, we differ hugely. I am aware that in schools we teach British values. I wonder what these are exactly. Many of our laws and values were based around the Christian faith, but I am fairly clear we can no longer meaningfully call ourselves a Christian country. I do not mourn its passing, for all of
my lifetime we have only given it lip service. I prefer genuine and passionate commitment rather than begrudging formal acquiescence. One thing that Christianity did bring was a story around which to build our values: love your neighbour, do unto others, love your enemies, the love of money is the root of evil, take the plank out of your own eye, remember a child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven…… to the poor will be given the kingdom of God, the hungry will be satisfied, those who weep will have a time to laugh, those that mourn will be comforted. All of these teachings are actually counter cultural ideas, especially when we live in a culture whose core idol is SELF; who I am and what I can get. They sit more comfortably in a culture which genuinely values community, and realises that for its health all have a responsibility towards the weak. Alongside the above teachings of Jesus we have the foundations from his Jewish roots: Do not murder, do not steal, do not commit adultery, do not lie (give false testimony) and do not be jealous (of your neighbour’s wife, and thus presumably husband, or their
Ox, Donkey or belongings.) How can we be a ‘Christian’ country, when our living rooms are flooded each day with adverts directly contradicting this? Without jealousy we may learn contentment, but then our economy could not be stoked up with the personal debt of the poor! The bright eyed of you may have realised that I have quoted only five of the Ten Commandments, I wonder how many of you know the others. Others may look at this list and conclude that indeed they were not a bad starting point upon which to build a healthy civilisation. Perhaps they contributed to our willingness to tackle the worst excesses of slavery and inhumane practices and inequality, even when these seemed to damage the wealth or status of those who held power. Indeed it could be argued that as they have sunk into the subconscious we have inadvertently allowed new forms of slavery and inequality and injustice to flourish. The five commandments I have omitted are all summed up in Jesus’ answer to the question which is the greatest commandment. He answers, ‘to love the lord your God with
all your heart, soul, mind and strength.’ He sums up all we’ve said above by saying, ‘the second is like it, love your neighbour as yourself.’ For me this is the crucial question. It is the answer to BREXIT, it is the answer to our understanding of ourselves and our values. To whom or to what are we related. For myself I am convinced that I am related, indebted, valued and cherished by something far beyond myself and my local concerns. This in turn connects me to my neighbour in Frampton and indeed my neighbour in Syria. I am also convinced that the vast majority of my country no longer sense the vitality of these relationships. Our country must now negotiate towards a society no longer confined by our European heritage or indeed Christian heritage. I do worry about the values that we might adopt. However for me BREXIT means that I must refresh my own relationships and commitments to ensure that, wherever it is in my power, I exude a love for my neighbour, wherever they may be, which honours sufficiently the love that I understand has been offered to me.
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Our local bus services
Luke Hall MP writes for Yate & Sodbury Voice
AN unreliable bus service quickly becomes an underused service, and a bus which doesn’t turn up is frustrating at best and devastating if it means missing a hospital appointment. This is the message I have received from my ‘Get South Gloucestershire Moving’ campaign which aims to bring a fresh focus on transport concerns in our area. One of the greatest concerns that was raised in the survey, was the reliability, punctuality and routes of local buses services, particularly that of the 82 service to Southmead Hospital. I have now met with both First Bus, and the provider of new 84 and 84 service, Stagecoach, to discuss how services to Southmead Hospital can be improved. The strong response from local residents helped me demonstrate the strength of our concerns over
the reliability of the service and the desire to see improved local services. I am pleased to report that First Bus will now be looking into all aspects of its 82 service and are going to update me on what plans they have to see improvements in the service. I am also pleased to update the community that Stagecoach, the provider of the 84 and 85 service which has replaced the Wotten-underedge to Chipping Sodbury route have now also agreed to review its timetable to improve the connections between the 84 and 85 services and the ongoing routes with First Bus. I am also continuing my campaign to bring ‘MetroBus’ to Yate, a new Rapid Transit Bus system that is already planned to connect South Gloucestershire’s north fringe with communities such as Emersons Green and Bradley
Stoke with Bristol City Centre and beyond. Stops planned include local employment opportunities such as Aztec West and the Bristol and Bath Science Park. An extension of the scheme to Yate could really be part of a real transport system fit for the 21st century. These are steps in the right direction, but much more needs to be done, and I would like to assure Voice readers that I am continually pushing for a better deal for our community. As ever, if you have any comments or examples of where our buses just aren’t working for our area please don’t hesitate to visit my website (www.lukehall.org. uk) and take the survey. Your feedback has helped hugely so far to Get South Gloucestershire Moving.
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n ON THE BEAT
Give the elderly a thought
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RECENTLY we've had a rise in reports of ‘knock out ginger’ in the Frampton Cotterell area and groups of young people hanging around in the network of lanes that run through Frampton Cotterell and Coalpit Heath. ‘Knock out ginger’ is seen by many as harmless fun, but little thought is given to who is being affected. It's often elderly people who may have mobility problems and struggle to get to the door, or families whose young children are woken up. Our children should be able to meet their friends in public, just like everyone else. But like the rest of us - they should show consideration for their community when they do so. We have had reports of young people in the lanes getting involved in anti-social behaviour such as noise,
littering, underage smoking, graffiti, causing damage and using offensive language. This is upsetting and distressing to people who live overlooking the lanes and those who use the lanes. Young people who are involved in this type of behaviour are more likely to find themselves in risky situations. I would ask parents and carers to help keep their children safe. Ask yourself: "Do I know where my children are, who they're with and what they are doing when they go out on an evening?" Often this behaviour is the result of thoughtlessness and I don't want to be knocking on your door to have a difficult conversation about your child. Please, speak to your children. Make sure they understand the impact this sort of behaviour
can have on other people people like their grandparents, brothers or sisters, mum or dad. Tell them how it could affect their own future. Anyone found engaging in this sort of behaviour could find themselves being dealt with by the police for anti-social behaviour or even criminal offences. Where behaviour is causing other people to feel harassed, alarmed or distressed, it's an offence under the Public Order Act, while other offences such as criminal damage also apply If you are affected by anti-social behaviour, please visit our website, www. avonandsomerset.police. uk to find out what we and other agencies like South Gloucestershire Council, can do to help.
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Let’s talk about Osteoarthritis by Craig de Groot, Chiropractor at the Willow Brook Clinic THE word ‘arthritis’ means inflammation of the joints and refers to a group of more than 200 diseases of the joints. Arthritis affects more than 8 million people in the UK. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, affecting around a million people. It is rare in people under 40, but becomes more common with age. Osteoarthritis is a degeneration condition, which most commonly affects joints in the hands, hips, feet and spine. As it ages, the cartilage that protects the joint surfaces of the bone roughens and wears away. The outer edges of the bones can change shape and form little outgrowths called ‘osteophytes’. As these rub against each other the joints become inflamed, which causes the pain associated with osteoarthritis.
There is no blood test for osteoarthritis, but blood tests may help to exclude other types of arthritis. The most useful test for osteoarthritis is an x-ray, which can help to confirm the condition of the joint affected. A number of factors can make osteoarthritis more likely such as increasing age, obesity, joint injury or overuse due to some high impact sports, modern lifestyle choices and family history. The main symptoms of osteoarthritis are pain, stiffness and swelling of the joints. In the winter months the discomfort can increase as the muscles and joints are colder and more prone to stiffness and aching. What can be done when you have osteoarthritis? Although the symptoms of osteoarthritis can be debilitating at times, there are
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Second-class postal service A FORTNIGHT’s worth of mail has sat uncollected in Lyde Green’s new post box – because Royal Mail forgot to add it to their collection rounds. Home owners were delighted when the box was installed on October 12, two years after the first residents moved into the housing estate. But people became suspicious when letters and cards posted into the box failed to arrive at their destinations. It was only when Royal Mail were contacted by a resident that they realised their mistake and arranged to start collecting from the post box on October 24 – nearly two weeks after installation. This is despite the post box signage claiming that collections would be made at 9am on weekdays and 7am on Saturdays. Green resident Kate Johnson said: “I posted a birthday card in it last week and it didn’t arrive
Royal Fail! Lyde Green gets pillar box but ... for a birthday, so it’s still in there then! Why don’t they just put a sign on it saying ‘not in use yet’?” A spokesman for Royal Mail said: “We sincerely apologise to customers who posted mail at Honeysuckle Road in Lyde Green between October 12 and 22 for any delays to their mail. A daily collection is now taking place from this box as advertised. Any customer with a concern about their mail should contact our customer services team on 03457 740740.”
Now the post box is in action, locals no longer need to trek to the opposite side of the ring road every time they need to post a letter. Until now the nearest post box was by the village hall in Emersons Green. The new box will serve the eventual 2,800 households planned for Lyde Green. Emersons Green Town Council, as well as Lyde Green Community Association, have spent many months discussing the lack of post box provision and trying to get one installed. Councillor Rachael Hunt said: “Along with many others, we’re pleased to see the installation of the post box in Lyde Green, which will be much more convenient for residents and small businesses in the area. We were happy to back the campaign for this important facility.” Meanwhile residents in Emersons Green are
experiencing their own postal woes, as the battle for a post office in the town continues. Residents have to travel to Downend or Mangotsfield to access services. It has long been an acknowledged need for Emersons Green to have its own post office, forming part of South Gloucestershire council’s draft town centre profile for the area since 2014. Now Chris Skidmore, MP for Kingswood, and Emersons Green town councillor Caroline Johnson are meeting with the Post Office to discuss how post office services can be provided locally. One possible option is to site a post office counter inside an existing shop. Both Downend and Mangotsfield post offices are located within convenience stores, meaning they are open for longer hours than a traditional stand-alone post office.
It’s red for go elsewhere WHILE there might be red faces over Lyde Green, Royal Mail is delivering on its pledge to repaint all postboxes in BS16 by the end of 2o16. Lots of boxes around the area have been spruced up lately and look much more cheerful - see the before and after shots of this box near Pucklechurch. Royal Mail says it paints nearly 1500 boxes a month across the country and the work is dependent on the weather and other factors. Postboxes are on a rolling 5 year cycle for painting. If you spot one that has not been tackled yet, or one that has fallen prey to vandals, you can let Royal Mail know by emailing postbox.appearance@royalmail.com
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA November 11 n Folk @ Frampton, Crossbow, School Road, 8pm, Small charge. All welcome November 14 n Bristol Budgerigar Society. Monday November 14 commencing 7.45pm. Member’s Budgerigar Competition with Bridgwater judge Brian Sweeting. 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 Peter Dark 01454 201217. honey35@hotmail.co.uk November 19 n Bingo Night, Crossbow, 8pm. All welcome. Tel. 772947 www.fcdca. co.uk November 19 n St Peters church Christmas Fair, 10.30am - 1pm. Santa arrives at 10.45am! 19 November n Whalebone Eclectic Instrumental Acoustic Folk Music, Manor Hall, from 7pm. Tickets £8, and £4 for food. BYO refreshments. Tel 01454 774260 to book table. November 19 n Christmas Fair St. Peter’s Church Frampton Cotterell - Saturday 19th November 10.30am to 1pm. Stock up with Christmas essentials, browse the stalls and enjoy soups, teas and delicious home made cakes. Father Christmas will be arriving by horse and cart at
10.45am and greeting children in his grotto. November 19 n Christmas Craft Market - Sat 19th November 10am until 3pm at Winterbourne International Academy - Come along for a Great opportunity to buy some fantastic Christmas gifts or simply treat yourself to something special from our wide variety of stalls. Admission £1 including free raffle ticket (children free) November 22 n Frampton Cotterell W.I. , St Peters Hall, School Rd, 7.45 - 10pm Tel.773426 November 23 n Community coffee morning, Manor Hall Jubilee Room, 10am 12.00. Selling handmade cards in aid of BRACE Charity. Tel. Alison 07873 747513 for info. November 23 n Forget-me-not Singalong Group, Zion, 2pm-3.30pm. For local people with dementia. Carers welcome to stay. Details from Jean 775786 or Rona 886925 November 24 n Community World Dance, 2 - 4 pm, Zion Hall. For all age beginners. £3 incl tea. November 24 n Winterbourne Players host a Murder Mystery evening, WADCA 8pm. to Tickets £8 incl. nibbles. Sit in teams of 6. Bar available. November 24 n Find out more about growing organically Avon Organic Group Meeting at The Dance Studio, The
Station, Silver Street, Bristol BS1 2AG Thursday 24.11.16 7pm to 9pm Speaker Maggi Brown former head of Education, Garden Organic – subject: Fruit Growing contact secretaryaog@gmail.com November 26 n Tel. 07899 808943 or website winterbourneplayers.co.uk November 30 n Litter Busters, meet 10am Gingerbread Man cafe. All welcome. December 7 n Brother Mule at Coalpit Heath Cricket Club, on December 7th. They are an American bluegrass/ folk trio hailing from Idaho, Minnesota, and London. Tickets £10. More info and online tickets at http://www.ukbluegrass.com/ brothermule. December 1 n Community Singalong, Crossbow, 2- 3.30pm. £3 includes tea and cakes. December 2 n Brass Band concert, St Peters church, 7.30pm. December 2 n Quiz night, Crossbow, 8pm. Open to anyone £1.50 Tel. 772947 www.fcdca.co.uk. December 4 n"A Christmas Cracker", Manor Hall, 1pm - 3.30pm. Entry £2 adults, includes sausage roll and mince pie. Children free. Santa's Grotto 1.30pm - 3pm. Licensed bar, mulled wine/cider, hot food. Tel. 07873 747513 for more details.
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 Rhymetime: Rhymes and songs for parents and babies/toddlers to enjoy together every Tuesday morning 9.30 – 10.00am Pre School Storytime: Join us weekly on Wednesdays 9.30 – 10.00am for stories and crafts, term time only. Our Chatterbooks group for young people in Years 5 and 6 will be meeting on Saturday 5 November 2.30-3.30pm The Book Group for Parents will be meeting on Friday 11 November 2.00 – 3.00pm New members are very welcome
– please speak to a member of staff or contact the group’s facilitator Liz on 07825510079 The Craft Group is meeting on Saturday 5 and 19 November 10.00am – 12.00 noon. New members are always very welcome. Our IT volunteer is here every Wednesday morning to help with all IT enquiries including getting online, setting up an iPad, basic computing skills, Universal Jobmatch, as well as help to download free ebooks and e-audio books from the LibrariesWest website. Just speak to a member of staff who will be happy to book you a free one hour session. Other facilities at Winterbourne library include daily papers, laminating and fax services (charges apply), free
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internet access and free WiFi. Staff will always be happy to make you a cup of tea or coffee for only 40p. Did you know that you can reserve and renew books online? You can also download e-books, e-audiobooks and e-magazines. Find out all that’s on offer at www.librarieswest.org.uk For more information on any of the above please contact us: 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. Telephone: 01454 868006 Email: winterbourne.library@ southglos.gov.uk
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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 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.
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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 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
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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED 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
For more information contact Sallieann Harrison on 01454 774591. Also Patchwork and Quilting Classes Block of the Month for intermediate quilters. One Saturday every month for seven months starting in September. Contact Sallieann Harrison on 01454 774591. 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
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.
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. Friday n St James The Less Parent and
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Men: It’s time to wake up to your health issues SINCE November is men’s health month, experts at Spire Bristol Hospital are stepping up their campaign to ensure men take better care of themselves It’s good to talk – especially when it can help save thousands of lives! The Movember movement – publicising men’s health issues – has been an international success since it was launched in Australia back in 2003. But it seems far too many mean are still keeping their health worries to themselves. “It is well known that men tend to keep things bottled up when it comes to medical issues,” said Consultant Urologist Professor Raj Persad (Bristol Urology Associates), “But that really is the worst thing they can do. I just hope that popular awareness campaigns like Movember can get people talking and taking action.”
Two of the biggest ‘men only’ killers are prostate and testicular cancer and both are very treatable if they are diagnosed early. However there is more men’s health issues which need talking about too. More and more men are experiencing a variety of symptoms they might usually choose to ignore, but Professor Raj Perasad of Spire Bristol Hospital urges them to seek advice from their GP or to go and see a specialist. “There are many symptoms men may experience and just do nothing about. Symptoms such as having difficulty when starting to urinate; a weak urine flow (stopping and starting); a sensation of not fully emptying your bladder and even having to urinate more frequently (especially at night), subsequently disrupting your sleeping patterns and likewise that
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of your partner. A midnight trip to the bathroom is never warmly welcomed by anyone.” – explains Mr Persad “You’re not wasting anyone’s time by getting checked out. If it’s not serious then that’s great, but if it as serious as bladder or kidney cancer early detection makes it easier to treat – so seeing your doctor immediately could really save your life,”- he continues. In support of Men’s Health month Spire Bristol Hospital and Professor Persad will be hosting a men’s health awareness evening. The evening will be an open forum where Professor Persad will talk to men about these symptoms, what could be causing them and how they can be fixed. Callum Hall, Patient Treatment Adviser at Spire Bristol Hospital, believes the evening could be vitally informative. He said:
“Campaigns such as Movember and Men United do great work getting the ‘conversations’ started but, in the end, it is down to the individuals to take action and make that appointment with their GP. “Our patient information evenings will equip men with a better understanding of these symptoms and hopefully will improve awareness of the conditions causing them.” Spire Bristol’s free patient information evening will be held at the hospital on Thursday 24 November at 7.00pm. Light refreshments will be provided and the session will last around an hour. If you or your partner are interested in attending this event please book through our Patient Treatment Advisers on 0117 980 4080 or email info@spirebristol. com
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How poetry helped a young widow hand WHEN Kirsty Winstone lost her husband in tragic circumstances, writing poetry helped the mumof-two cope with her grief. Now her poems are helping others as Kirsty forges a career sideline as a greetings card designer. Kirsty, from Emersons Green, was left distraught when her 40-year-old husband Justin was killed in a motorbike accident at the Isle of Man TT five years ago. Her children, Tommy and Ella, were just 13 and 10 at the time and the family faced the bleakest time of their lives. Her GP mentioned medication but Kirsty was determined to get through it without drugs or drink. “It shattered my whole world,” 44-year-old Kirsty said. “I was with Justin for over 20 years so we grew up together. He was really popular and everyone loved him. He had so many friends. To be told one day ‘He’s gone’ was devastating to say the
least. It was horrible; I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.My doctor rec ommended some tablets but I wouldn’t take anything. It was something I needed to get through in my own way.” Her peace was finally to come when she started writing poetry about a year after Justin’s death. As Kirsty got her deepest thoughts out onto paper, the experience was cathartic. “By writing my emotions down on paper, it was like I was getting my emotions out and it really helped me deal with my grief. The poetry was my way of getting through it.” She found a platform for her poems by visiting spiritual centres and churches around Bristol where she was able to read her work out to others. “I’ve always been a spiritual person so I started to go to spiritual centres with my friends who encouraged me to read my poems at events,” she said. “People came up to me to tell
Praise for prison from independent monitoring team ASHFIELD Prison has been described by a team of monitors as well-run, housing inmates safely and securely but also with dignity, humanity and respect. The Independent Monitoring Board said in its annual report on Ashfield that there was a calm and positive atmosphere at the prison in Pucklechurch, near Yate, which holds up to 400 men serving sentences for sexual offences. Local unpaid volunteers make up the board, which said it was impressed by the overall standards of dedication and professionalism shown by prison operator Serco and contracted staff at all levels. At any one time, around 90 per cent of inmates are serving sentences of at least four years, with a high number of lifers in the prison. In 2015, the board raised concerns about the suitability of education and training programmes and the difficulties
Ashfield was encountering in being allocated enough prisoners who could engage with its sex offender treatment programmes. But its latest report said those concerns had largely been resolved and much good work was being done to reduce re-offending and rehabilitate prisoners who have usually served long sentences. Board chairwoman Caroline Thompson said prisoners reported fair treatment by staff and they felt “motivated to engage with the range of programmes and vocational training courses on offer”. Ashfield had been a young offenders’ institution until 2013 and Vicky Pails, its recently appointed contract director, said: “This prison has seen a huge amount of change since it altered its role three years ago. “There are, of course, areas where we can improve and we are studying this report to see what lessons can be learnt.”
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me that my words really helped them. Some people would come up to me in tears saying my words were so lovely. It was members of the public who said to me I needed to do something with my poetry like write a book but I didn’t necessarily want to do that.” Instead Kirsty decided to make cards where her words could help and comfort others. Although some of her poems include verses relating to death, others are targeted at people who are just in a really sad place. “They aren’t necessarily sympathy cards for people who are grieving, they could be for people who are just going through a hard time generally. They are words of comfort, support and encouragement to help people who are feeling sad.” The photography used on her cards often features feathers, a symbolic spiritual message typically seen as a sign from the angel or spirit of a loved one .
“A few weeks after Justin passed I looked up to the sky and said ‘You’ve got to send me something so I know you’re OK, just send me a white feather’. “I get feathers all the time in
Acts of remembrance to be held in Yate and Sodbury LARGE crowds are expected to turn out in Yate and Chipping Sodbury when those who gave their lives in both world wars and other conflicts are remembered. Events for Remembrance Day have been organised in the towns for Sunday, November 13. In Yate, a parade will set off from Poole Court at 9.30am ahead of a 10am service in St Mary’s Church. Yate Town Council said it wanted to involve the whole community in the act of remembrance and anyone who wanted to join the parade should meet at Poole Court for 9.15am. The procession will then make its way along Poole Court
Drive, Home Orchard and onto Station Road. People can also go straight to the church. After the service, at 11am, wreaths will be laid at the church lych gate memorial and at the Parnall grave, which names the 55 people killed in bomb attacks on the former Parnall aircraft factory in 1941. Chipping Sodbury’s parade will leave Rounceval Street at 2.30pm for a service at the war memorial at the bottom of Broad Street at 3pm. Organisations such as the Royal British Legion, together with civic leaders, will gather with parade marshall Dave Ford from about 2.15pm.
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dle her grief the most bizarre and unusual of places, like in the fridge or one will drop out when I open my purse. It’s something I find comforting.” Up until now Kirsty has bought the copyright to use other people’s photographs on her cards but she is now planning to take her own images. Shops in the district - including The Card Shop in Staple Hill, Downend Cards and Gifts and Rosina May florist in Mangotsfield - have started stocking Kirsty’s cards, which go under the name of White Feather Whispers. “When I delivered my first lot of cards to a shop I just sat in my car and just cried and cried. How could something so nice come out of something so sad? I always say to people that even though something seems so negative you have to try to somehow turn it round to a positive. ” Kirsty has also penned poems to be placed on memorial trees and more recently has been asked to write a poem which will
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Angel Hug The beautiful Angels Come and share their love To send you comfort From the Heavens above Dry those tears Don’t be sad Take strength and love From the happy memories you have Your Angels are always close They will help you through Feel the warmth of their wings Wrap around you They want you to know You are never alone They are always with you There’s no place like home
A selection of Kirsty’s cards featuring her comforting words and images
White Feather Whispers Kirsty Winstone c 2016
be read out at a funeral. “When I wrote my original poems, I was in the early stages of grief so writing them just helped me but I’m a little bit
further down the line now .“I don’t have a grand plan, I’m just going with it. I never even thought it would get to the stage where shops are stocking my
cards. All I want is to get my words out there and to know they are helping people.” * To get in touch with Kirsty, email whitefeatherwhispers@ outlook.com
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Do you know someone who’s alone at Christmas? A COUPLE who run a popular cafe are opening their doors on Christmas Day for the first time - and want to give a free lunch to four deserving people. Jacqueline Gill and George Gaffney have managed the Acorn Cafe in Westerleigh since 2008 and have seen it grow in popularity. Now they say they want to give something back to the community which has supported them over the years. George, who has been with Jacqueline for 14 years, said: “We would like to invite four elderly people who would otherwise be sat on their own on Christmas Day. “It would be great to have four deserving people, perhaps war veterans or people who support charities or help out in the community. I don’t want to be too idealistic - we would just like four genuinely deserving people. “Christmas is a time for sharing and being with people. Christmas can be the best of times but for some people it can be the worst of times. We want to give something back so people who may not have been anticipating a great time, will have a day they can remember.” When Jacqueline and George opened the cafe on Westerleigh
word of mouth - we didn’t even have a menu prepared. We’ve got 63 seats and have 73 people booked in so we have to juggle table plans to make room for everyone!” George said they will be pulling out all the stops to make December 25th memorable. “I want to make it special as it’s my Christmas Day as well. Whoever the four people are who we invite, I want them to experience the wow factor.” George, who is currently busy organising the cafe’s preChristmas lunches, said the idea
came from one of Jacqueline’s friends. “She had a text from a friend who was doing something to help old people and the seed was sown. I’ve never seen Jacqueline so enthusiastic. She had the idea and just ran with it. She said, ‘You know what? I just want to give something back.’” If you know anyone who would be deserving of a slapup Christmas lunch, please call George on 0797 0531990. Transport to and from the cafe can be arranged.
Jacqueline Gill Hill Road they had a vision of it being a warm friendly place where people could meet up and enjoy home-cooked food or have a natter over a cuppa. They say it is down to their regular customers that this goal has been achieved. “Customers have been asking us for years to open on Christmas Day,” said George. “One customer told us that if we ever open on Christmas Day to let them know as they could book 25 people in! This year we thought we’d give it a try. We have sold all our places just by
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Can you read this? Would you like to help those who can`t? Well you can: please send us your used postage stamps & take on the fight (stamps cut outside the perforations will earn the charity more) we are also grateful for any unwanted stamp collections, old & foreign coins, £3304-95p has been raised to date. Your contribution will make a difference. The difference money used by rp fighting blindness goes to the help line service & research into a cure for the disease which affects 25,000 people in the U.K. We talk for anyone wishing to know more, we do a 35 minute talk to groups and clubs which is light hearted, informative, to promote awareness of the condition. Thank you to everyone who has helped us to date. You have made a difference.
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The Crossbow Singers
The Crossbow Singers are now busy rehearsing for their Christmas Concert. This will take place on Monday and Tuesday, 12th and 13th December. As usual, the programme will be packed full of seasonal melodies designed to put you in the Christmas mood. The Musical Director, Carolyn Dutton, has been putting the choir through their paces, aimed at bringing out the best possible sound. So please come along and support your local choir. The concerts start at 7.30 and tickets are £6 each. These will be available from November 1st, by
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contacting Rose on 01454 772675 for Monday tickets, or contact Mary on 01454 887885 if you would like to come along on Tuesday. This Christmas, the Crossbow Singers are delighted to welcome ‘The Fourtunes’ as their guest artists for the very first time. The choir are looking forward to meeting them and hearing them play. As always, and sadly in common with many mixed choirs, The Crossbow Singers are in need of more tenors and basses. A friendly group of about 35 members, they meet each Monday evening during term time, starting at 7.30 and finishing around 9.00 pm. Although helpful, it is not necessary to be able to read music – all 4 parts are practiced thoroughly. However, a love of singing is essential! So, if you sing tenor or bass and have Monday
evenings free, why not come along and give the choir a try? Better still, why not come to one of the Christmas Concerts? It would be lovely to meet you. If you are a tenor or a bass who is looking for a ‘home’, the choir starts back after Christmas on Monday, 9th January, when rehearsals will begin for the Summer Concert, which takes place in July. The Crossbow Singers rehearse at Crossbow House (in the main hall), School Road, Frampton Cotterell, and this is also where the concerts are held. A warm welcome awaits you see you there! Chris Palmer, Choir Secretary
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Town gets ready to launch Christmas festivities at annual Victorian Day CHIPPING Sodbury’s annual Victorian Day is being moved from its traditional Friday to a Saturday this year in the hope of attracting more visitors. Organisers said many people were unable to enjoy the daytime events on a Friday, while a number of families found it hard to get along in the evening after finishing work. In recent years, fewer shops also stayed open late, while work commitments meant some volunteers could not do as much on a Friday as they would like. Now the event’s new place in the festive calendar means the town will be buzzing for its official start to Christmas activities on Saturday, December 3. Town councillor Juan Nuevo, who has been involved with the Victorian Day committee for the past five years, said it was his favourite event of the year and he thanked all the volunteers that made it possible. He said: “They do a fantastic job and I’m proud to be part of the team.” He said some of the volunteers were involved year after year, doing hours of work
behind the scenes, attending late night meetings, making an early start on the day itself and taking everything down once everyone else had gone home. This year’s day will again feature side shows, a helterskelter, big wheel, steam engines and fairground organs, a visit by Father Christmas and real snow. People will be dressed in period costume and High Street and Broad Street will be closed to traffic in the evening to give more room to the crowds. Some of the live music will be provided by schoolchildren playing various instruments, choirs, jazz crooners and Josie and the Outlaws. Organisers said no-one should go hungry either, with a range of locally produced food and drink on sale.
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n RUGBY Frampton colt represents county A PROMISING young Frampton Cotterell rugby player has made his debut at county level for Gloucestershire. Dec Grimstead played at flanker for the Gloucestershire U18 representative side at Bristol Grammar school grounds. It was a winning debut, as Gloucestershire notched a 34-12 victory over local rivals Somerset
Frampton Colts have a good October FRAMPTON Colts had a series of good wins in league and cup as they moved into next round of Somerset cup and established themselves in third place in the league . An excellent home cup win against Walcot, 36-12, saw them into next round where they face Midsomer Norton. Tries from Lewis Oakley, Dec Grimstead, Michael Holden,Ryan Giddings and skipper Zak Smith saw them home in front of a big Frampton crowd . League wins also in the month over Frome and North Petherton have set them in good stead for the rest of The season . A home defeat to Taunton by 24-5 was the only hiccup in October but Lewis Oakley's 60 metre try was a marvellous effort.
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n RUGBY Frampton Cotterell 35 Gordano 10 With a couple of hard and closely fought matches behind them in recent weeks Frampton Cotterell Under 13’s got their first win of the season with a seven try performance. From the whistle Frampton pressured, and Rohan was close to opening the scoring with an early chance but was held up on the line, however his quick thinking to lay the ball back to Roy resulted in him diving across the outstretched defence for a 5-0 lead. The scrum was again working well and when Matt laid the ball back to Lewis at scrum half his short pass to the on rushing Nik saw him stride along the line to score under the posts. Shortly after, as Gordano attacked, a pass along the line was intercepted by the alert Nik and he stormed down field for the try through the centre to put the home side 15-0 ahead. The second period started in the same vein with Frampton on the attack. As the ball was picked up by Lewis, his jinking run let him run clear of the chasing pack to score in the corner. However, Gordano were finding some space and their pressure told when they pushed over to open their account. Another try saving tackle by Jamie at the end of quarter left the score 20-5 to Frampton at
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half time. After the break, following a scrum, the ball was passed to the advancing Nik and his strength
along the line saw him score for his third try of the day. Nik crossed the line again but play was called back for a foot in
touch. Another score was not far away when Rohan collected the ball a couple of meters from the try line and his weaving run saw him dive across the line for his first try for Frampton. Heading into the final period Gordano picked a loose ball and scored in the corner. Continued pressure by the visitors saw them cross the line again but a tackle by Jamie saw the ball fumbled. At the other end there was another strong run by Rudy and shortly after Jamie crossed over but he was adjudged to have a foot in touch and play was called back. From the resulting scrum Lewis found Gabe and he bulldozed over for the final score of the day as Fram ran out victors 35-10.
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Windmill golfers scoop two championship titles TWO young golfers from Windmill Golf Academy have won titles at local clubs. Joe Harvey, 19, topped the leaderboard at the recent Kendleshire Club Championship whilst Kieran Babbage, also 19, walked off with the winner’s trophy at Saltford golf club. Joe, who holds the course record on the Duke’s course at St Andrews with a 66, won the Kendleshire competition with a 64, beating over 140 golfers. Joe led from the start, by four shots after the first round, eventually winning in a sudden death play off. Played over 36 holes, Kieran fought off tough competition against the best golfers to win with a 1 under par scores of 72 and 70. As a scratch golfer, Kieran has his sights set on pursuing a career in golf and is looking to attend golf school in the United States to gain a degree in the sport. Heath, Iron Acton & Winterbourne
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PARENTS of children at Winterbourne and Yate international academies have been urged to keep faith with the schools as eff orts to prevent a potential are made £1 million deficit. The Ridings’ Federation Academies is investigating of ways of making savings in avoid the shortfall. order to But there are fears lead to some parents it could considering looking at other schools for their children. The National Union of Teachers (NUT) has described the projected defi cit but hopes parents as serious will to give their support continue to the schools and staff . Nigel Varley, joint secretary of the NUT in South Gloucestershire, said: “It’s a very serious situation. Our intention is to preserve jobs and working conditions for our members but we are also anxious to preserve community links with the 1500 new homes schools.” More are planned for on page 2 Coalpit Heath over years in council report. More, page next 20 4
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n FOOTBALL AFTER losing all 3 league games in the opening month of the season, Frampton Athletic have started to string a few results together, winning 3 out of their 4 league games in October. After a disappointing 3-0 GFA Cup defeat at the end of September, Frampton picked themselves up and picked off DRG Frenchay in their next league game. An 8-1 drumming of DRG, saw a hat trick for Liam Downer, two for Anton Forbes and Ryan Beebee, Martyn Tozer and Matt Johnson all picking up a goal. Unfortunately, this was followed up by a heavy defeat by De Veys, although this was a game that Frampton played without a regular goalkeeper. Frampton gave a good account of themselves on the day, but the fitness levels took their toll in the second half, when De Veys put the pressure on to take the victory. Frampton bounced straight back the following week, by putting Greyfriars Athletic to the sword in a 3-1 victory at Beesmoor Road. The League Cup then proceeded to disrupt Frampton’s
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Frampton Athletic start to pick up pace league progress as they went out without a regular goalkeeper again, so central defender, Matt Britton donned the goalkeeping gloves, but was unable to stop Bitton Reserves, from the division above, putting 5 past him and his team mates as they crashed out 5-1. Frampton returned their focus to the league and faced a tough match away to Bristol Manor Farm. Frampton were quick off the mark and took an early lead through Anton Forbes, who managed to notch another shortly after his first and should’ve had a hat-trick within half an hour. Mike Beake also managed a brace, with Matt Britton and Darragh Enwright completing the scoring in a convincing 6-1 win. November sees Frampton take on Oldland Abbotonians Reserves, Seymour United,
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conceding is; 22 goals in 4 goals. The manager is desperate to find a goalkeeper that can play regularly and take some of the pressure of the back four. The first win is in their sights and is not far away given some of the performances that the players are giving. And with games against Hanham Athletic Reserves, Rangeworthy and Soundwell Victoria coming up in November, there is a good chance that the points will start to come and kick start the season. New Players Still Welcome Frampton Athletic are still looking for new players to join the club. They train on Wednesday evenings, from 8-9pm at the Winterbourne International Academy all weather pitch. Goalkeepers are especially welcome, but all and any players are also welcome.
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100 classic cars to visit RAC building at Bradley Stoke The RAC building in Bradley Stoke is to play host to 100 classic cars as one of the most iconic rallies in the world comes to the area. The first competitors in the RAC Rally of the Tests, will arrive at the RAC in Great Park Road just after 8am. Over the course of three hours each of the 100 competitors will take part in a driving skills test in the car park before continuing their journey to Stoke-on-Trent. The official re-start of day two of the rally will be carried out by legendary rally driver Paddy Hopkirk who won the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally in a Mini Cooper S. Spectators are welcome to come along free of charge from 8am to 10.30am to get a close-up look at the cars taking part which will include: a 1963 Porsche
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