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New man in charge of troubled schools group confident of achieving excellence A NEW overall principal at the helm of the troubled Ridings Federation of Academies said it was capable of becoming a centre of excellence in the South West, despite recent turbulence.

Adam Williams has been appointed chief executive principal of the federation, which runs Yate and Winterbourne international academies, Woodlands Primary Phase and Woodlands Nursery in Yate and also has Cotswold Edge Sixth Form and Winterbourne Sixth Form Centre as subsidiaries.

He takes over from Beverley Martin, who held the role for only seven months and left in October after facing criticism of her leadership style.

Mr Williams now has to improve the Ofsted ratings of the Yate and Winterbourne academies, which were both found by inspectors to be in need of improvement.

He has already achieved an outstanding assessment at one academy in Kingswood and brought a school in Bath out

Road closures for rail work near Chipping Sodbury Night time work on Dodington Road bridge

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Noisy neighbour shut out

Yate woman barred from home until February

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Former Yate councillors honoured Pair made honorary aldermen in South Glos ceremony

Page 9 The chair of trustees Laz Lazarides welcomes new principal Adam Williams

of special measures, winning the confidence of the Ridings Federation trustees who appointed him to his latest position.

Mr Williams said his job now was to “re-galvanise” the federation so everyone involved in it could “realise their full potential”. More, Page 7.

Heading to Westminster

Chipping Sodbury sixth formers go to Parliament

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Promotion candidates?

Chipping Sodbury FC take new league by storm

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Road’s night-time closure needed for rail electrification project A ROAD that goes over the Great Western railway line in Chipping Sodbury will have to be closed for a number of nights while work linked to an electrification programme is carried out.

Dodington Road crosses the Bristol-London line south of Chipping Sodbury School, linking the town to Codrington, Dodington and the B4465.

But the sides of the bridge that carries the road across the track have to be raised in height for safety reasons.

Network Rail said there had to be a barrier between the users of the bridge and the overhead electrification equipment once it was installed in order to protect the railway and those crossing it.

A spokeswoman for Network Rail said: “To complete this work, we must close the road for safety reasons.

“However, in order to minimise disruption, we will only be carrying out the work – and therefore closing the road – at night.

“The project team is still finalising the work programme for this bridge but it is likely the closure will only be on one night a week over a series of weeks.”

Network Rail proposes to bring the bridge up to a new standard by increasing the height of parapets and installing anti-climb measures to prevent trespass.

Members of South Gloucestershire Council’s development control sites panel had been due to visit the bridge as Yate and Sodbury Voice went to press so they could assess concerns about highway safety and visibility.

Sodbury Players give a modern twist on one of the oldest pantomime tales A LOCAL drama society is gearing up to put on its annual pantomime.

The Sodbury Players have chosen Mother Goose as its performance at Chipping Sodbury Town Hall, starting on 16 January.

Set in the lively stage school of Jollywood Academy, head teacher Mother Goose is loved and admired by all. Evil alien, Lord Voldor, is horrified by the happiness Mother Goose brings and plots to trick her into trading her golden egg-laying goose for beauty and youth.

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Noisy neighbour ordered out of her Yate home for 53 days A WOMAN who police said blighted the lives of her neighbours in Yate with prolonged noise and disturbance was ordered out of her home for more than seven weeks.

Sophie Webb, 24, was forced to leave the property in Woodchester under new antisocial behaviour legislation.

She had been served with a closure order on December 9 and the premises were then boarded up, with no-one allowed access for 53 days.

South Gloucestershire police neighbourhood inspector, Clive Summerill, said: “This order is a great result for the local residents who have had their lives blighted by noise and antisocial behaviour associated with this address.

“This sends out a clear message that we will always support local people who are subjected to anti-social

behaviour. We have the powers to put a stop to it and we will take firm action when necessary.”

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by North Avon magistrates, was a joint operation by anti-social behaviour teams from South Gloucestershire Council and Avon and Somerset Police.

The council’s communities committee chairwoman, Heather Goddard, said after a year of the police and council working together, all other avenues of intervention and support had been exhausted.

She said: “The application to the courts for this closure order was necessary to provide the long-suffering neighbours with respite for the persistent nuisance that they had endured.”

Ms Webb had been subject to a community protection notice for previous noise nuisance.

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INCREASING levels of an unpleasant illness have led to health bosses urging anyone with the symptoms to stay at home and avoid visiting local hospitals.

The advice comes as levels of norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug, across the South West are going up.

An outbreak at one hospital earlier this year was directly linked to a family member who had been unwell with the virus but had continued to visit.

Infection control experts in South Gloucestershire said anyone with diarrhoea and vomiting should wait at least 48 hours after the symptoms had stopped before visiting hospitals because of the ease with which the virus could spread.

That could have serious implications for vulnerable patients and put extra pressure on already busy hospitals.

Symptoms of norovirus include a sudden onset of nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pains or cramps, headaches, fever and tiredness.

Most people make a full recovery within a couple of days without having to see their GP but it can be more serious for patients who are already weak, resulting in them possibly having to stay in hospital for longer.

Children with norovirus should therefore stay at home until at least two days after they are symptom free so they don’t spread the virus to classmates.

Simple measures to avoid catching or spreading the virus include regular hand washing, avoiding sharing towels and ensuring that surfaces likely to have been touched by an infected person are disinfected.

Anyone with symptoms should not prepare food for others and avoid direct contact with people for at least 48 hours after the symptoms disappear.

They should also drink plenty of fluids to avoid becoming dehydrated and if the symptoms last longer than a few days, or the illness strikes someone already with a serious illness, they should contact their GP.

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THE organisation which runs South Gloucestershire’s leisure centres has celebrated its tenth anniversary.

Circadian said since becoming a trust in 2005, it had re-invested more than £7 million into schemes such as new sports and leisure facilities, as well as technology.

In the past five years it had also seen an 18 per cent increase in leisure centre use to 2.5 million visits a year, while growth in turnover in the last financial year went up by 7.6 per cent to £11 million.

Circadian operates seven leisure centres in the district, including those in Yate and Bradley Stoke.

To mark its anniversary, an event was held at its headquarters at the Bradley Stoke complex to thank long-standing employees and clubs, trustees and councillors.

They included Holly Payne, swim manager at Yate, who said: “Every day is different. There is always a new challenge around the corner and I get a huge buzz out of teaching people to swim.”

Trust chief executive, Mark Crutchley, said: “We have experienced significant changes over the past ten years. When the organisation was founded, it was designed to provide community leisure facilities within a tight framework set by the local authority.

“Today, as local government funding is continually squeezed, Circadian has evolved to become more commercial and able to respond to significantly changing customer requirements.

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Trustees appoint “outstanding” candidate to lead schools to better times A NEW overall head of the troubled federation that runs Yate International Academy will take up the role in February as work continues to get the school back on track.

Adam Williams has been appointed chief executive principal of the Ridings’ Federation of Academies, replacing Beverley Martin whose tenure was short-lived.

She only joined in the spring of 2015 but left at the end of October, having faced criticism of her leadership style.

The federation includes Winterbourne International Academy as well as the Yate campus and a main challenge for Mr Williams will be to address problems at both sites, which resulted in each being assessed

by Ofsted inspectors as requiring improvement.

But federation trustees said Mr Williams was an “outstanding” candidate for the

job, having led the John Cabot Academy in Kingswood to the highest Ofsted ranking and then getting a school in Bath out of special measures.

Mr Williams said: “It is clear that the community serving the Ridings’ Federation has been through a very challenging year.

“I want to connect with stakeholders, both internally and externally, and ensure that the academies are offering the best they can to all their students at every stage of their educational progress.

“The federation has the right people and the capability to

become a centre of excellence within the South West and it is my intention to make sure that each child fulfils their potential.”

Mr Williams became principal of John Cabot Academy in 2008 when he was only 33, making him one of the youngest principals in the UK. The school’s rating of outstanding was given by Ofsted 18 months later.

Four years ago he moved to the former Culverhay School in Bath, which was in special measures and facing closure.

It became Bath Community Academy (BCA), came out of special measures and was later named the most improved school in the South West.

Mr “Laz” Lazarides, chairman of the Ridings’ Federation of Academies Trust, said there were “significant challenges” ahead but trustees were “thrilled” with the appointment of Mr Williams.

He said: “He was an

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Tourist centre volunteers urge event organisers to use its ticket selling service EVENT organisers have been reminded to make the most of the tourist information centre in Chipping Sodbury to help promote activities and sell tickets.

The centre in the clock tower is staffed by volunteers and is open every day, except Sunday, from 10am-4pm.

As well as providing help and information to visitors and local residents on activities to enjoy, places to visit, public transport and local holiday accommodation, it is also used as a ticket sales point.

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outstanding candidate and a popular choice among the staff and students who were involved throughout the recruitment process.”

It was Mr Lazarides who spoke of the federation going through “turbulent times” with the Ofsted findings, the departure of Ms Martin and Winterbourne academy teachers going on strike when claiming there had been a breakdown in relations with the academy leadership.

Mr Williams said: “My job is to re-galvanise this federation of schools so that all stakeholders can realise their full potential. I am looking forward to beginning this work.”

The federation has the Yatebased Woodlands Primary Phase and Woodlands Nursery under its umbrella, with Cotswold Edge Sixth Form and Winterbourne Sixth Form Centre also subsidiaries.

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New Year’s Resolutions JANUARY is usually a time for self-improvement and fresh starts, and many of us make New Year’s resolutions. As well as ourselves, perhaps we should consider some changes for our pets too? Here is some inspiration for you and your family to consider 1. Introduce more play time into your daily routine. Play will help you bond with your pet, as well as being good mental stimulation and increase their physical exercise. This applies to cats as well as dogs. Try a variety of toys and games to see what makes them tick.

2. Measure out your pet’s food. Many owners will guess at how much they are feeding their pet, which usually results in overfeeding and weight gain.

Check the packet guidelines and start weighing out their food to see how much they should be getting.

3. Regularly use preventative care. Many owners forget to administer their worming and flea treatments on a regular basis which can lead to gaps in parasite cover. This may put you and your pet at risk. Speak to us about treatment protocols, our Active Health Club and for help on setting up a reminder system for you.

4. Seek help for behavioural or training problems. It can be easy to ignore some of our pet’s quirks, but if left unchecked some

of these behavioural traits can get out of control. This might include things like firework desensitisation and walking to heel for example. You’ll both be happier in the long run!

5. Step up oral care and grooming. Looking after our pets teeth is important. Try to gradually introduce your cat or dog to teeth brushing. If you suspect there may already be an issue then bring your pet in for us to advise you. Grooming is also an important bonding tool for you and your pet and allows you to check them regularly for lumps and bumps.

6. Check your pet’s identification details are correct.

It can easily be forgotten, but any time you move house or change your phone number you will need to update your pet’s microchip and ID tag! Alternatively if your pet isn’t already microchipped then make it your resolution to get it done! From 6th April 2016 it will actually be the law that all dogs in the UK have to be microchipped. We still strongly recommend having your cat done too though - as this becomes vital if your animal goes missing, or is involved in an accident.

If you need advice about any of the above issues, then please call us on 0117 335599. We wish you and your family a happy and healthy 2016 and look forward to seeing you at the practice soon!

Nature reserve work day in need of volunteers VOLUNTEERS can join in a work morning at the Ridge Wood nature reserve, which has been organised by the site’s Friends group.

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Honorary title awarded to former Yate councillors at special ceremony TWO former Yate councillors have been made honorary aldermen to recognise their long service with South Gloucestershire Council.

Alan Lawrance and Mike Robbins received framed certificates at a ceremony held in front of the full council to mark the awarding of the title to a total of six former members.

Mr Lawrance and Mr Robbins also gave many years of service to Yate Town Council before retiring in the spring of 2015.

The four other honorary aldermen are John Godwin, who is still a parish councillor in Winterbourne, Sheila Cook (Almondsbury), former Conservative leader John Calway (Longwell Green) and Terry Walker (Kings Chase).

Council chairwoman Erica Williams, who presented the awards, said: “The title of honorary alderman is bestowed to individuals who have

Pictured from l-r: Mike Robbins, Alan Lawrance, Erica Williams, Sheila Cook, Terry Walker and John Godwin. contributed a great deal to their local council.

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STAFF from Yate factory Sun Chemical presented Christmas hampers to Abbeyfield House in Chipping Sodbury – the latest scheme supported by the company’s community and well-being team.

The printing ink firm in Station Road formed the team to benefit its employees’ health and safety and to build links with the local community.

Representatives from the company joined elderly residents at the sheltered accommodation for coffee before handing over the hampers.

Get switched on to power company apprenticeship scheme THE company that distributes power to South Gloucestershire is recruiting new apprentices.

Western Power Distribution said it wanted to take on about 100 technical apprentices in 2016, including for the Bristol area.

Eleanor Sturges, of the company’s employee relations team, said apprenticeships took between two and three years to complete.

Apprentices then progress into a qualified role working on either overhead lines, the underground cable network or in substations maintaining equipment.

Ms Sturges said: “Our apprentices have the opportunity to work towards an industry-specific qualification while gaining hands-on experience at a local depot.”

Applications have to be submitted by the end of January, with information and forms available on the Western Power Distribution website.

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A NATIONWIDE auctioneer with a franchise in Chipping Sodbury beat its own record of selling 3,000 lots in a year by reaching the landmark figure a week earlier than in 2014.

Auction House, which has 40 regional sales rooms, is a national property and land auctioneer run on a licence basis.

The Chipping Sodbury branch is operated by Nick Cragg and covers the South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, Bath and West Wiltshire area.

Mr Cragg said: “Healthy sales in November helped us to a position that is up more than eight per cent on last year.”

THE true story about the tragic short life of a young woman from Old Sodbury has been told in a film made by one of her distant relatives.

Cynthia Dash was born in Chipping Sodbury in 1925 but by the age of 17 had mental health problems.

Although it is thought she had depression, knowledge of such conditions was poor at the time and she ended up being committed to an asylum.

Cynthia remained at the Coney Hill institution in Gloucester for six years and died when just 23 after developing tuberculosis. Only then was she taken back to Old Sodbury so she could be buried near her home.

The short film, the Life of Cynthia, was made by Adam Morgan, of Yate, after he discovered her fate while researching his family tree.

He was given access to her medical notes and, together with family memories, found out as much as possible about her so she would not be forgotten.

The film was shot locally and a song was specially written and performed by Faye Taggart-White, of Frampton Cotterell.

Adam, who also appears in the film, said: “Cynthia was suffering with depression in a time when we had little understanding of such an illness.”

There is a website www.thelifeofcynthia.co.uk with information about the film, which can be seen on YouTube.

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THE history-making Bishop of Gloucester officially opened the Nativity Crib Festival in Chipping Sodbury, which attracted more than 4,000 visitors.

Right Rev Rachel Treweek, the first woman to run a Church of England diocese, was invited to the event in St John’s Church to see some 160 cribs on loan from local people and others around the globe.

The annual festival has become a favourite in the town’s calendar and its launch by Bishop Rachel came just a few months after she became the most senior woman in the Anglican Church.

As well as the range of cribs displayed, organisers ran activities for children, with youngsters queuing up to decorate more than 200 lanterns.

This year’s theme was Following the Star, with the event supporting the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity as well as the Sodbury Vale benefice.

Organiser Liz Gregson said: “We would like to thank everyone who came to see the wonderful array of cribs, all so diverse in materials used.

“The cribs made by the children are always lovely and appreciated by all who see them. We also wish to thank everyone who has helped and supported us this year. We do value and appreciate their contribution.”

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AT the centre we are looking forward to a host of new exhibitions and events throughout 2016. We will again be looking to hold our major St George’s Day celebrations in April and the International Festival in September.

We will be tackling the history of many of our local industries, including aircraft and mining, while February will see the 75th anniversary of the bombing of the Parnall aircraft works.

We kick off with the history of local football. Called Football Crazy, there will be plenty of local football facts and photographs of past players to show the history of the Yate and Sodbury area on Saturday afternoons.

A Lost World Many local people have provided us with a football world now long gone. Every village had its own team, which by hook or by crook had its own kit, pitch, facilities of a kind and willing players from the immediate area.

Rivalries were fierce, with Yate and North Road being a cherished Boxing Day fixture, followed by drinks at the Codrington Arms. Local benefactors such as Sodbury Quarry in the 1960s and Bill Febry, of Febry’s haulage business, could be relied upon to support the local teams.

Labour of Love Today’s players might baulk at some of the conditions endured in the past. Changing rooms and showers were unknown at many places and those playing at Uley, near Dursley, had to change in a hen house. Washing in a tin bath was de rigueur.

“As for the washing facilities …. I used to go to the White Lion with a big tin bath and carry it back. Two people would carry it back twice ….one for each team!”

Richard Jordan, Yate YMCA 1950s.

Injuries were also commonplace. Hard pitches in winter and heavy, leather balls took their toll. The pungent smell of liniment and embrocation to treat injuries filled changing rooms. Basic liniments were even acquired from local vets.

A Social Life The social life allied to football could be equally important.

“These days they train twice a week but we didn’t have the facilities in winter, like floodlights or gymnasiums.

They’d train in the pub playing darts or in the YMCA playing snooker!” Richard Jordan.

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Sixth formers join MP at Parliament TWO sixth formers from Chipping Sodbury have visited local MP Luke Hall in Westminster for a day.

Ethan Jarman and Ashley Wilson, who are both studying Government and Politics in Year 13, were invited after taking part in the Youth Political Forum.

The forum was set up by Luke Hall as a way to try and get young people in the area to participate in local and national politics. The forum’s attendance has doubled recently after local schools and sixth forms signed up to get involved.

The trip itself involved shadowing Luke for the day and included a Tour of the Palace of Westminster, the chamber and the House of Lords.

Ethan said; “It was great to have a personal tour of Parliament and to see how our MP’s spend the day working.”

Mr Hall told the Voice; “I think what the forum is really showing us is that if you give young people the opportunity to get involved, they won’t respond in an apathetic way”.

A CHOIR which can trace its history back nearly 180 years will appear in concert in Chipping Sodbury Town Hall.

Under the musical direction of tenor soloist Gordon Pullin, who has performed throughout the UK, Europe and in the USA, the concert by Bristol Chamber Choir takes place on Tuesday, February 9.

The choir developed from the Bristol Madrigal Society, which held its first singing meeting in March 1837 in the city’s Montague Inn, Kingsdown.

Apart from during the Second World War, when the Montague was destroyed, the group has continued to give concerts, making it the oldest British musical society to have performed in public.

It was even reviewed by playwright George Bernard Shaw in1885 when he was the music critic of the Dramatic Review and the singers appeared at the Royal Albert Hall.

A new name of Bristol Chamber Choir was adopted in 1988 to reflect the scope of its repertoire.

The concert is part of the Chipping Sodbury Music Society

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Lower voting age narrowly rejected at youth politics forum A DEBATE held in Chipping Sodbury resulted in young people narrowly deciding against giving 16-year-olds the vote.

The event at Chipping Sodbury School was the second youth politics forum to be organised by Thornbury and Yate MP Luke Hall.

He wanted pupils from across the constituency to be able to discuss relevant and controversial topics, with each session ending in a mock vote on the issue debated.

But despite the close decision against allowing 16-year-olds to vote, most taking part said they would be more inclined to support a change if under-18s had more in-depth information about party politics at GCSE level.

Other group discussions at the forum included the change in GCSE format, transport and young people’s mental health provision in their area.

South Gloucestershire Council leader Matthew Riddle was also at the event to explain how students could get their voice heard and to answer questions on topics such as local housing for young people and

South Gloucestershire’s stance on taking in refugees.

Mr Hall said: “I believe the next generation have a wealth of knowledge and understanding that can be extremely helpful to the decision makers in

Government.”

He plans to hold the forums several times a year in conjunction with secondary schools in the constituency.

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Top cop returns to Avon and Somerset force as new chief constable A NEW chief constable has been appointed for Avon and Somerset after the departure of the suspended Nick Gargan.

Andy Marsh, currently chief constable of Hampshire, will take up his post on February 1 after the appointment was approved by the area’s police and crime panel.

Mr Marsh’s policing career started in Avon and Somerset 28 years ago and he went on to hold senior posts within the constabulary, as well as with the Wiltshire force.

He said it was a “great privilege” to be given the chief constable job.

He said: “It’s the force I first joined in 1987 and I’m thrilled to be returning as chief constable to help build on the excellent work that’s taken place in the intervening period since I left.”

Temporary chief constable Gareth Morgan will remain in his role until Mr Marsh joins the

Andy Marsh, the new chief constable of Avon and Somerset police with police and crime commissioner Sue Mountstevens force.

Mr Gargan became chief constable in 2013 but was suspended in May 2014 amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards female staff.

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Police and crime commissioner Sue Mountstevens started proceedings to force him to step down and he eventually quit his job.

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Chipping Sodbury speed up occupation of homes earns award shortlisting Heritage Trail OVER the course of the year we have looked at the six properties in Chipping Sodbury that feature a commemorative plaque and are part of the town’s heritage trail.

We now look at some of the other prominent buildings in the town, many with a story to tell or with a colourful history.

The trail can be followed with the help of a map that is available at the entrance to Hatherell’s Yard, while a trail guide is available at the Tourist Information Centre.

The Old Grammar School in High Street was built in 1789 on the site of what was once the Lamb Inn and became a school in 1790.

In early 1944 the property housed the headquarters of the 1st US Army and US soldiers billeted in several of the local inns. The soldiers went on to photograph the D-Day landings.

The property is now home to the town’s library and meeting rooms.

The Presbytery in Broad Street, formerly the Swan Inn, is a 17th century property that became a Catholic church in the 19th century.

Sarah Lunn had bought it using inheritance from her late sister, who had been married to the Sardinian minister to the Court of St James, and gave the building to the Catholics.

The church of St Lawrence was created from stables to the rear of the property.

The Town Hall, also in Broad Street, was licensed in

1452 for the foundation of a guild or school. It retains many of its original features, including a medieval fireplace and sixteenth century timberwork, and is home to the old town chest, thought to be some 500 years old.

It has undergone several renovations, including in 1738 and in the late 1850s. Before the 19th century changes, the building consisted of a long hall on the first floor, with a fine old 15th century timber roof dating from when it was the guild hall.

The floor of the hall was supported by strong moulded beams so the space below was not just a cellar but very probably open to the street and used to stage markets.

At one time there were a number of almshouses to the rear, with a lane at the side known as Church Houses Lane that ran down to the brook.

The hall is now under the trusteeship of Chipping Sodbury Town Lands Charity and is used for a number of community events.

Guided Tours Anyone involved with a club or group can book a guided tour of the heritage trail, which takes about 45 minutes. It includes a talk on each of the properties with a commemorative plaque and a brief overview of many of the other historic properties in the town.

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MERLIN Housing Society has been shortlisted for a national award after dramatically cutting the time taken to get homes ready for new occupiers.

The Chipping Sodbury-based association said at its worst last year, it took an average of 23 days to bring an empty property up to the standard for someone to move in.

It recognised it had to do better so introduced measures to improve performance, leading to a big fall to an average of just six days to get the repairs done.

As a result, the costs of completing the work have also been slashed by an average of £800.

The improvement has seen the service put in the running for an award from the National Housing Maintenance Forum.

Merlin’s repairs service manager, Zalika Fanty, said: “Over the past year we’ve put a huge effort into improving this service.

“Everyone has been involved in re-shaping the service to improve our performance, from operatives to managers. It’s been a real team effort.

“What’s really pleasing is that we’ve managed to reduce the average cost of preparing each property for its next customer, while maintaining the same level of quality and workmanship.

“By doing it faster than ever before, it means properties are empty for less time, which increases our rental income, reduces the chance that the empty property is vandalised and means new customers don’t have to wait as long before they move into their new home.”

The awards will be announced at an awards dinner at the end of January.

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Health chiefs ask parents to choose the right NHS services for sick or injured children PARENTS in South Gloucestershire have been urged to choose the most appropriate care for their ill or injured children this winter instead of automatically taking them to hospital.

Young children are among the most likely to attend A&E for non-emergency injuries or illnesses when in many cases they could receive the necessary care from other local NHS services.

Dr Ann Sephton, deputy clinical chairwoman at NHS South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), said: "Winter is traditionally a busy time for the NHS and especially A&E, which often sees an increase in non-emergency attendances.

“If it is a genuinely life-threatening situation, parents should not hesitate and should call 999 or go straight to A&E. “But for minor injuries or illnesses it usually quicker, and easier, to seek treatment and advice locally from one of the many NHS services.

“These include pharmacists, GP and out-of-hours GP services, the free NHS 111 number and minor injuries units at Yate West Gate Centre and Southmead Hospital."

The 111 number can be called around the clock for help and advice. There is also the CCG website www. southgloucestershireccg.nhs.uk/choosewell and a free smartphone service finder app available to download to help locate the nearest relevant NHS South Gloucestershire service.

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THORNBURY Leisure Centre is undergoing a £250,000 refurbishment.

The project will include the relocation of the existing gym to a larger, newly refurbished room with new functional fitness equipment.

A new dance studio with sprung floor, and a new dedicated Studio Cycling room. The café will also undergo a refurbishment..

The Centre will aim to run as normal with minimal disruption to any facilities or services. It is anticipated that work will be completed during February 2016.

Andy Robinson, Centre Manager said, “As a not for profit organisation, we can continue to reinvest money back into Active Centres across South Gloucestershire which means offering our customers the best in health and fitness space and equipment”.

Autism help available from libraries A NEW collection of books are available in South Gloucestershire libraries to help people living with autism or Asperger’s.

The new books have been recommended by people with autism and those who live and work with them, including the library service and the South Gloucestershire Autism Planning Group.

The recommended books provide information and advice, support for living well, advice for relatives and carers, plus personal stories.

Communities Chair Cllr Heather Goddard said: “These books are free to borrow for a special extended loan period of six weeks, and if the book you want is not on the shelves when you want it, the library can get hold of it for you free of charge.

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The lifestyle of folk there is fairly docile at the start of the year and many locals take the chance to holiday themselves up and down this country or overseas.

The overall feeling there in January is one of speculation.

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here possible within the local economy? All this against the backdrop of rugged and beautiful coastlines, inviting beaches, boating and surfing opportunities plus the rich Cornish heritage of food to enjoy.

So, how is the New Year looking for you and yours here in this lovely Cotswold area?

Those of you who read this article in January 2016 in and around South Gloucestershire will also have much to be thankful for I feel certain. I have been privileged to travel to many parts of the world to organise or re-style relief work amongst genuinely needy people in Africa, South America, Western and Eastern Europe, Australia and here in the U.K. Their New Year looks again very much the challenge it always is.

However, there is no

doubt when we wake up each morning our immediate surroundings can play a huge part in determining the person we are now or will be during 2016. I have found that the person within me and the subsequent lifestyle I will project will depend more on my sense of inner assurance and faith in my creator God than on anyone or anything else. For at least 65 years now (I am a 1936 model!) this has brought me a distinct and daily sense of positive expectation.

From January 1st until December 31st 2016? Yes it can! I commend this to you now to embrace, to build on each day and to share with those you love in particular. From the Cornish coast to your housing estate here and everywhere else His deep inner strength is available to you too. Happy New Year everyone.

Rev. Ray Avent, former President and Overseas Mission Chairman of the C.F. in England and Wales. moved to Yate in 1947 aged 10 years old.

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FOR the first time in 48 years I have found it impossible on 3 separate occasions over the last 2 weeks to find a parking space at the Yate Shopping Centre.

This would appear to be because the overflow car park is now full of new units,despite the original Centre having many empty properties.

Because of this I have now taken to shopping in Thornbury,which I have found to my delighted surprise, offers a plethora of easily accessed parking spaces.

On top of this I find that Thornbury has a far superior choice of excellent quality shops.

Is it greed or stupidity that has led Yate down this cul-de-sac?

Ian Dunford.

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Dementia project moves on from Yate to Staple Hill AN exhibition of recent work created as part of the Re:Mapping project has started at Staple Hill Library.

Re:Mapping is a series of creative projects taking place in South Gloucestershire libraries which are run by local performance artists and aimed at people with experience of dementia and also people who want to improve their mental wellbeing. The first one was in Yate.

The exhibition in Staple Hill is open between 15 December and 19 February, from 2pm to 4pm, and will be displaying a collection of this season’s work. Performance artists from Liz Clarke & Company have been working with small groups of people at Staple Hill Library since

September.

Those taking part and the artists collaborated over six weeks using text, performance, recorded sound and film. Together they’ve taken voyages through their imaginations and have created passports as scrapbooks of their journeys, which will be on display at Staple Hill Library.

Communities Chair Cllr Heather Goddard said about the project: “We are delighted to have the support of Arts Council England to enable us to provide these sessions.

Libraries provide a safe haven for many of our residents and it’s wonderful to watch the participants thrive through exploring their lives and their creativity.”

Artist Liz Clarke said:

“During our sessions the group took many journeys – including into memory and forwards into the future, across barriers and with friends. The ‘Passport of the Imagination’ is the result of the work we have created together. Each page has been designed and created by the group as a whole. The Passport of the Imagination is our way of sharing this unique group experience so that others can make their own journey using the Re:Mapping experience as a guide.”

The Re:Mapping project will span three years and will visit different library locations. So far the project has taken place in Yate and Staple Hill, and will be visiting Hanham in early 2016.

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Wishing everyone a very happy New Year I WOULD like to wish everybody in our local area a Happy New Year.

It has been a huge privilege to represent Yate, Thornbury and the surrounding towns and villages since May, and I am continually humbled by your trust. Being one of the few MPs that represents my home constituency, where I was born and grew up, is a huge honour.

When I look back on what our community has achieved together this year I am incredibly proud. One of the first things I did in Parliament was debate the future of healthcare in South Gloucestershire, and raise our local concerns directly with the Minister. Three months later, local health chiefs have announced they are now developing two community hospitals in our area at Frenchay and Thornbury, a step in the right direction for local health.

We have made strides on Dementia Awareness – Together with local residents I have been running dementia friend events in towns and villages around South Gloucestershire, making sure our area is leading the way in improving our understanding of the condition.

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Our M4 Junction 18A is campaign is gathering pace with now over 1000 people and over 100 businesses signing the petition backing my call for investment in our infrastructure.

Our Young person’s political forum is growing with every session demonstrating that young really are not an apathetic generation, they just need the opportunity to get involved. The MP’s community fund has now been able to grant funding to its 6th local group with the latest allowing a local youth rugby club to keep on encouraging young people to play sport.

We have seen announcements on the further rollout of broadband across our area and more frequent bus services. These are just a few things that we have achieved together in 2015, and I would like take this opportunity to thank everybody in our local area for granting me the honour and privilege of representing our community that I love so much and for your time in raising local issues, your emails and your support in 2015.

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Kick start the New Year!

Ann Murray is from the Cooking4 Cookery School based in Chipping Sodbury. She’s teamed up with Yate and Sodbury Voice to pass on her wealth of experience in the kitchen. She says: “Welcome to my world of observations, comments on what’s happening and sometimes some halfbaked thoughts. Each month I’ll be giving you a seasonal recipe and some cooking tips to go with it”.

CHRISTMAS and New Year are over, we’ve all put on a couple of pounds and lost a great many more pounds shopping over the Festive Season.

So now’s a great time to try my economical, healthy Goat Curry. If your palate’s feeling a little jaded, believe me this will awaken it. It isn’t overly hot, but deliciously rich and flavoursome. Perfect for a cold, wet January supper.

If you’ve never eaten goat before you are in for a treat. And goat is the healthiest of meats, low in calories, fat (including saturated fat) and chloresterol. It’s high in protein and has the highest level of iron of any meat.

But be aware, goat does need long, slow cooking so allow 7-8 hours, or better still start the day before, refrigerate and allow the wonderful flavours to develop.

If you can’t get goat, you can use lamb instead or indeed use venison.

We are lucky enough to have 2 great butchers in Chipping Sodbury, Artingstalls and John Howell Family Butcher. You can use venison from Artingstalls if you don’t fancy using Billy Goat Gruff or John has just started selling goat.

Either way, give this recipe a try, you won’t be disappointed. For more details go to: www.cooking4.co.uk Slow Cooked Goat Curry This is a really easy to make curry, particularly if you have a slow cooker (See Cook’s Tips).

Don’t be put off by the number of ingredients, the result is really worth it.

Serves 4 Ingredients: Goat meat, lamb or venison, chopped into bite –sized pieces – 700g (1 ½ lbs) Red onions – 2, chunkily chopped for initial cooking plus 1 extra to add later Garlic cloves – 4, finely chopped Vegetable oil- a good drizzle Cloves- 4 Cardamom pods- 3

Hot chilli peppers like Serrano or jalapeno - 1-2 finely chopped Fresh ginger – a piece about 1 ½ inch long Chilli powder – 1 teaspoon Paprika- 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin – 1 teaspoon Ground coriander –1 tablespoon Tomato puree – 2 tablespoons Tinned tomatoes- 1x 400g tin Salt- 1teaspoon Fresh coriander to garnish After 4 ½ hours cooking: Add another chopped red onion to the cooking pot and 1-2 cups of water depending on how saucy you like your curries.

Here’s what you do: 1. First prep all the ingredients: Peel and chop the onions and the garlic.

Remove the papery skin from the cardamoms and put them together with the whole cloves into a mortar and grind with the pestle. If you haven’t got a pestle and mortar, then use a bowl and the end of a rolling pin.

Finely chop the chillies.

Peel the piece of ginger and grate it using a fine grater.

Mix the tomato puree with the garum masala and a little hot water to make a smooth paste.

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2. Choose a deep pan and pre heat on the hob. Add a drizzle of oil and fry the chopped onions and the garlic until golden brown.

3. Add all the other ingredients except the 1 extra chopped onion to the pot with the fried onions.

4. Simmer on the lowest heat for 4 hours, stirring from time to time.

Add a little water if it is beginning to stick.

5. Add the extra chopped onion and cook for a further hour or until the meat very tender.

6. Scatter torn coriander leaves over each serving. Serve with chapattis, rice and cauliflower or broccoli lightly steamed.

Cook’s Tips: If you are using a slow cooker: Set to HIGH and cook for 4 hours, stirring every hour or so. If you are going out, set it to LOW and cook for 8 hours.

Then add the extra onion and cook for a further hour.

I don’t have a slow cooker, but I use a Simmer Mat which makes long, slow cooking easy. It’s also very good for making chutneys and steaming puddings. You can get one from good kitchen shops or go to: www.gw-intl.co Not essential, but very useful and lasts for a lifetime.

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January 1-23 n (Tues,Thur and Sat) Yate Heritage Centre Fine Art Display 10.30am to 4.30pm January 6 n Stepping Forward walk, 2.5-3 miles around rural Wickwar, leaving at 10.30am from Wickwar Town Hall (venue to be confirmed at previous walk).

January 8 n Stepping Forward walk, 2.5-3 miles, starting at 10.30am from the car park of Chipping Sodbury Rugby Club, The Ridings.

January 8 n 7.30pm Chipping Sodbury Masonic Hall Sodbury ad Distict Historical Society Shire Horses January 11 n Chipping Sodbury Golf Club Sodbury and Yate Business Association 5.30pm January 12 n Old Grammar School Rooms 7.30pm Sodbury and District Flower Arrangement Society Practice Class Tiny Tot January 15 n Stepping Forward walk, 3 miles, starting at 10.30am from the Brimsham Park pub, off Goose Green Way, Yate (venue to be confirmed at previous walk).

January 16-23 n Chipping Sodbury Town Hall Sodbury Players pesent Mother Goose Box Office 0344 332 0230 January 16 n Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church 8.30am Saturdads January 22 n Iron Acton Parish Hall 5.30pm Quiz Night Sodbury and Yate Business Association January 22 n Stepping Forward walk, 2.5 miles, starting at 10.30am from the Codrington Arms, North Road, Yate (venue to be confirmed at previous walk).

January 23 n 7.30pm Horton and Little Sod bury Village Hall Burns Night Party hosted by the Fat Boys www.halsvh.org.uk January 28 n Chipping Sodbury Town Hall Clare Teal and her Trio in Concert Ticket Information call 01454 334410

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January 29 Stepping Forward walk, 2.5-3 miles, starting at 10.30am from the public car park at Abbotswood, Yate.

January 30 n 1.30pm Dodington Parish Hall Trinity Warriors Dance Workshop e. s.hitchings@hotmail.co.uk February 2 n Yate Lecture Series – the Height of Depravity – History of Horfield Prison 9th February – Yate Lecture Series – History of the Bristol Food Riot February 4 n Chipping Sodbury WI’s speaker is Alan Nix, talking about the life of a WW II evacuee.

Chipping Sodbury Town Hall, 7.30 pm. Visitors always welcome.

10 February n Sodbury Vale Family History Group’s speaker is Jim Pimpernell, talking about The Dramway. Shire Way Community Centre, 7.30 pm.

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Monday n 10am to 12 noon, Lipreading Classes, Old Grammar School Rooms, High Street Chipping Sod bury, £21 every 6 weeks (term time only). Contact Mary Hall 07790 283939. email lipreadingmary@yahoo.com n New Zumba Gold Class 10-11am, Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church Hall £3.5 per week heatherkimbell.zumba.com Every Monday term time only 10am to 12 noon Lipreading Classes Old Grammar School Rooms, High Street Chiiping Sod bury £21 every 6 weeks. Contact Mary Hall 07790 283939 emai lipreadingmary@yahoo.com n Third Monday every month Frome Valley Ladies Probus 2-4pm Charter Suite, Chipping Sodbury Town Hall T 01454 316301. Interesting Speaker each meeting, raffle, refreshments and lunches n 1st Yate Boys brigade various activities for boys 5+ meet at Moorland road Methodist church 6.30pm. Contact Simon Crocker 01454 329017 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.

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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 Gentle Yoga Class Every Monday for Over 55’s 10.30am11.30am at Masonic Hall, Hatters Lane Chipping Sodbury, T (01454) 327112 E hello@yogain.co.uk www.yoga-in.co.uk n The over 50s club meet every Monday afternoon at shire way community centre at 1,30 - 2-0pm. get together for tea coffee game of bingo, entertainment , raffle meet new friends , all welcome , Yate Com transport, available. Further info 01454317866-----07749712351 Tuesday n Sodbury & District Flower Arrangement Society The Society meets every month of the year (except August and December) at the Old Grammar School in Chipping. Sodbury.

The second Tuesday of the month we have a Practice and Tutorial Class. On the forth Tuesday of the month a guest demonstrator joins us for our Demonstration Evening.

All our meetings start at 7.30pm; visitors and new members are most welcome.

For further information contact Pauline Holder, 01454 776361 n Art Club, Ridgewood Centre, Yate: 7pm - 9 pm http:// yateandsodburyartsociety. weebly.com. Tel Roz on 01454 316956 or 0794 194 6412 n Whist Drive, badminton Cricket Pavilion, every 3rd Tuesday of the month. 2pm start, tea, coffee and cake included. Transport can be arranged from Yate area. Tel. 07780343983 or 07840286179 or e-mail obsnews@bepp.co.uk. 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 Art Club, Ridgewood Centre, Yate: 7pm - 9 pm http:// yateandsodburyartsociety. weebly.com. Tel Roz on 01454 316956 or 0794 194 6412 n Thornbury and South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club (TSGARC) we meet every

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Wednesday in the Buckingham Room at the Chantry in Thornbury. Meetings usually start at 8pm with people arriving from 7:30pm. We welcome new members and can train people to pass their Amateur radio Foundation and Intermediate Licences. Our website is at http:// tsgarc.uk. n Chakra Dancing Workout for mind, body & soul, Ridgewood Community Centre, Yate, BS37 4AF. 0930-1030am £5 each on the door. Suitable for all abilities and fitness levels. 0795 440 6640 - www.julieshowering.co.uk n Gentle Yoga Class Every Wednesday for Over 55’s 2pm3pm at Old Sodbury Village Hall, T (01454) 327112 E hello@ yoga-in.co.uk www.yoga-in.co.uk Thursday n Chipping Sodbury Folk Night Meets on 1st Thursday of each month in function room at Beaufort Pub . 8 pm - 11pm, next date Thursday 2nd April.

Huge range of music and performers covering various genres , all welcome, performers slots are available on a first come basis. £1 on the door . Visit our Facebook page for more info, Chipping Sodbury Folk Night. Or call Jo on 07974 381333.

Friday Hatherell’s Yard Market 9am to 4pm. www.facebook.com/ hatherellsyard Saturday n Hatherell’s Yard Market, 9am to 4pm. www.facebook.com/ hatherellsyard n Every second and fourth Saturday Chipping Sodbury Famers Market Sunday n Car Boots Sale at Yate Town FC, Lodge Road Stadium, Yate BS37 7LE. Every Sunday in July and August, 8am-1pm.

New Opening Times n The Chipping Sodbury Tourist Information Centre will now be open 10am - 4pm Monday Saturday ALL year round.

Frome Valley Ladies Probus We are a small and friendly club for Retired Ladies who meet one afternoon a month; with minimal formalities.

Interesting Speaker each meeting, Raffle, Refreshments and occasional Lunches.

We meet 3rd Monday each month 2pm-4pm; in the Charter Suite, Chipping Sodbury Town Hall.

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Have your say on housing and transport at roadshows visiting Yate and Filton

ROADSHOWS on plans for future housing and transport will be held in Yate and Filton in January.

The events are among a series of exhibitions organised for the former Avon area – now known as the West of England - as part of a major consultation exercise into development during the next 20 years.

It is estimated that 85,000 new homes will be needed during that time, with 56,000 already planned and predicted, meaning space will have to be found for a further 29,000 properties.

People can have their say on where those houses could be built, as well as the question of transport, at the Filton campus of South Gloucestershire and Stroud College between noon and 2pm on Tuesday, January 5.

The roadshow moves to Yate’s library on Friday, January 15, also running from noon to 2pm.

There is also a dedicated website www.jointplanningwofe.org. uk where comments can be made until Friday, January 29.

Currently the West of England is worth about £26 billion a year to the UK economy and forecasting shows that 95,000 jobs are anticipated to be created by 2036.

A LOW-COST computer scheme is being piloted across South Gloucestershire in a move at helping disadvantaged groups access the internet more easily.

A range of starter desktop and laptop PCs are being made available to anyone who is on low income, receiving certain benefits or experiencing other disadvantages.

The equipment, which is available through an IT provider is professionally refurbished, ready to use and includes a 12-month warranty.

The aim of the scheme is to help people who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford a PC with a view to using it to look for work or access online training and learning.

Councillor Heather Goddard, Chair of the Communities Committee, said: “Not owning or having ready access to a computer can be obstacle to people who are looking to find work or to acquire new skills or knowledge through online learning.

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Red double decker proves a hit on Shop Sodbury day

Shoppers prepare to board the Routemaster at the TIC on Small Business Saturday AT least 150 people hopped aboard a red Routemaster bus to make the most of an event aimed at attracting more shoppers into Chipping Sodbury.

The bus was used to ferry people into the town centre from a free overflow car park at the site of aggregates firm Hanson on Small Business Saturday.

The nationwide scheme was set up after Chipping Sodbury Chamber of Commerce established its own Shop Local, Shop Sodbury campaign to highlight the number of independent traders in the town.

But the chamber linked into the project and making use of the bus service helped give the day an added boost.

Photographer Rich McDonough, acting chairman of the chamber, said the day went well, with 50 specially produced Chipping Sodbury shopping bags given out. Each contained a loaf from the town’s Hobbs House bakery or, for children, biscuits made by the family firm.

Carol Maidment, owner of Purple Parrott toy shop, said the bus helped shoppers get into the High Street and provided a fun

ride for families.

She said: “Chipping Sodbury was buzzing, thanks to volunteers from Sodbury Chamber of Commerce, the 1st Chipping Sodbury Scout Group and, of course, the shops.”

Anyone running a business in the town who is interested in joining the chamber should email membership secretary Laura Lee Phillips at admin@ sodburychamber.co.uk for more information.

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Free business support workshop to help firms boost sales A CHIPPING Sodbury-based company is about to hold a business support workshop aimed at increasing sales and profits.

Elevate offers sales training and coaching and will run the free event for local businesses on behalf of South Gloucestershire Council.

Lou Elliott, who founded Elevate, said: “I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and offering some simple but effective techniques. I hope these workshops will continue throughout the year.”

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Road closure warnings in New Year for drivers using Badminton Road DRIVERS have been warned to expect a section of Badminton Road in Old Sodbury to be closed at times while work is carried out on it in mid-January.

The road is a major route between Chipping Sodbury and the A46 but the scheme means it will have to be closed for certain periods while the work is underway.

South Gloucestershire Council has published a notice advising the stretch of road between Catchpot Lane and the A46 junction will be affected.

It said closures would take effect during a period of up to five days from January 16, although it was not anticipated that the road would be shut for the entire duration, only for as long as necessary.

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More than 550 bedrooms will be created in Wallscourt Park in a mixture of townhouses, apartments and studios.

Work will start in January and be complete by Easter 2017, adding to the 396 rooms built last year in the new village to the south of the campus.

Construction will run parallel to the development of a new £50 million Faculty of Business and Law centre and comes three months after the opening of UWE’s £9.8 million Students’ Union building.

The new accommodation, which represents the second phase in a three-stage development, will comprise 561 rooms in four, five and six storey buildings designed to complement neighbouring blocks. The scheme will include a laundry along with a common

room for residents.

Preparatory works have already begun, with construction due to get underway in January.

The first wave of students is expected to move in during September.

William Marshall, pro vice-chancellor at UWE, said:“Wallscourt Park offers a variety of good quality accommodation for students.

Such accommodation is known to be a key factor in providing an enjoyable student experience.

The first phase of Wallscourt Park has been a great success.”

In keeping with the first phase of the development, Capita will manage the project and Interserve Construction will deliver the scheme.

Paul Gale, divisional director for Interserve, said, “We are delighted to have been appointed by the University of the West of England to complete the next phase of their student accommodation.

“We share in the university’s vision of creating a positive

student experience and recognise that the delivery of new, high quality student accommodation is a key part of the long term vision and masterplan of the university.

“Our team look forward to providing future students with a choice of living accommodation.”

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Time to get children to eat healthily LOTS of us vow to eat more healthily as a New Year’s resolution, and it’s a great time to get children involved in healthy eating. We spoke to Jackie Novels, who runs children’s cookery parties as Meals for Squeals, to get some tips.

Q: After the indulgence of Christmas how can I get my children back to eating healthily?

A: It’s best to go cold turkey (boom boom). Having chocolate biscuits for breakfast at Grandma’s house may have become the norm over Christmas. You may well face a mutiny when you reintroduce normal, healthy foods - but stick with it. It’s hard not to cave in and say “Okay, just one more day of chocolate,” when faced with screaming children, but if you do that it will just take longer to get back to normal.

Q: My child only eats the same few foods. How can I get him to try new things?

healthy bones, but very hard to get enough from food. NHS advice is that all children under the age of five should take a daily supplement. But in the winter months, when there’s not enough sunlight to make vitamin D through our skin, it’s a good idea for older children to take an age-appropriate vitamin D supplement too.

Q: I’m not a great cook. How can I make sure my child gets a healthy diet?

A: We’re lucky that there are lots of options for healthy eating that don’t involve spending a lot of time in the kitchen – lots of meat and fish comes ready to

cook, you can buy fruit already peeled and sliced, salad is ready washed and cheese cut into portions or already grated. Make sure your child gets at least five portions of vegetables and fruit a day – frozen vegetables are a good idea as they mean you don’t need to throw them out if you only use a few at a time, and can be steamed in the microwave with a tablespoon of water in minutes. A quick meal that involves virtually no work might be a couple of grilled lamb chops, a couple of types of vegetable steamed in the microwave or over a saucepan, and a microwave bag of brown rice. It takes the same time, and very little additional work, to cooking a ready meal, but you know exactly what’s in it. Stick to water if you can for drinks, rather than fruit juice and smoothies which are very sugary (even though it’s

A: You’re the boss, and that includes at mealtimes. You decide what to serve your children. If they decide not to eat it, that’s okay, but they don’t get to start snacking 15 minutes later. It’s always a good idea to give them one food you know they like at each meal, so something on the plate feels safe.

But not so much of it that they will be full if they eat just that – if they’re still hungry, they’re more likely to try the other foods.

‘natural’ sugar it has the same impact on the teeth).

Q: What’s the best way to teach my children about healthy eating?

A: It’s easy to turn healthy eating into something children ought to do, rather than something they want to do – then it becomes a chore and something to rebel against. But you can subtly promote the benefits of eating healthy food, without sounding like government pamphlet.

For example, if you’re adding vegetables to a bolognese sauce, you may say it’s because we’re supposed to eat five vegetables a day. But alternatively you could say that the tomatoes will help keep the meat juicy while it’s cooking, and the onions will add flavour, and the mushrooms give it a more interesting texture when we eat it. The latter gives children a reason that benefits them now to eat a healthily, because their food will taste better, rather than a vague concept of future health.

Q: How can I get my children more interested in what they eat?

A: Encourage your children to take over cooking one meal a week. They can find a recipe online that they like the look of, write a shopping list to buy the ingredients, make the meal and serve it up. How much help they’ll need from you depends on their age, but it’s a really good way to get them interested in cooking and learning kitchen skills that they’ll use for the rest of their lives.

Q: Should I give my child vitamin supplements?

A: Yes – it’s a really good idea for them to have a Vitamin D supplement. It’s essential for

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Double medal delight for Chipping Sodbury students SILVER and bronze medals have been won by Chipping Sodbury School pupils at judo and dance championships.

Year 11 student Chloe Gowen secured a silver medal in the cadet girls category at the British

judo championships, held at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield.

Chloe was one of 17 teenage contenders in the under-52kg section and won all of her contests to reach the final, where

she narrowly missed out on the gold medal.

Meanwhile year ten pupil Chloe Hitchings and her dance crew Organised Kaos won a bronze medal in their first competition together.

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The Welsh Dance Organisation event was held at Penarth Leisure Centre, near Cardiff, with success for the dancers coming as they fielded two new members.

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Sods still riding high despite rare league defeat Chipping Sodbury Rugby Club bounced back to winning at Longlevens in the Gloucester Premier league after just their second league defeat of the season, and first at home against Cirencester Chipping Sodbury RFC 1st XV – 13 Cirencester 1st XV – 30 SODBURY RFC hosted Cirencester in another League and Cup double-header but despite all their efforts came up short. The Ridings was in the grip of strong winds created

by Storm Desmond and both teams struggled with the blustery conditions, spending extended periods in their own 22s.

The Sodbury set piece worked well from the kick off, making the most of the early ground with any mistake seized upon by Cirencester. Sodbury were guilty of some poor defence as they slipped off tackles. Pulling the Sodbury defence left then right the visitors crafted an opening try into the wind from their own half.

The game then spent a long period between the 22’s with

Jake Lewis, Joe Horton and Dan Bradley showing some great handling. Sodbury’s solitary try of the game started from a lineout on halfway with the drive and subsequent series of rucks down the centre leaving an opportunity for Bradley. He was tackled just beyond the gain line but managed to keep his hands free before popping the ball to his left to supporting hooker Dave Guest. Guest wasn’t quite at full speed but accelerated into the 22 and rounded the flailing fullback for a great try. His touchdown in the shadow of the posts made the conversion a formality.

Jason Petchey, Matt Cook and Steve Hopes stepped up in defence for Sodbury with some thunderous tackles as Cirencester roared back into their half. Guest excelled at a 5-metre scrum when Cirencester looked threatening, his hook against the head rendered them

impotent and allowed a huge clearance kick.

Sodbury managed to keep Cirencester pinned in their own half as the break approached with the metronomic boot of Bradley easing a little daylight between the sides with two beautifully struck penalties. A controversial Cirencester try closed the gap. The crowd and touch judge thought the ball carrier had been tackled into touch but the referee overruled and awarded the score.

Sodbury spent much of the second half fighting to hold back the away side but found themselves falling short of what was required. Sods were missing touch and tackles but with ball in hand still managed to look dangerous. Unfortunately they didn’t have a 70-metre try in them despite keeping the ball for long periods. Their big men up front worked tirelessly with

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the charge led by captain Hopes supported by props Lee Ralph and Luke Balentine-Smith who were never too far away from ball-carrying duties.

Substitutes Max Gallagher and Marv Moorhouse applied themselves to the task superbly for the Sods, their fresh legs on the wing and back row seemed to help immeasurably. After a torrid third quarter Sodbury steadied the ship and stuck to their defensive patterns. Horton in particular stood out. The final kick of the game was a penalty from Cirencester but by then the contest was over.

Below: Dave Guest breaking through the Cirencester defence to score Sodbury’s only try of the game.

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RUNNERS from Yate and Wickwar have taken part in the Weston Christmas Cracker event.

Three generations of one family, Alice, Katie and Tracy Rogers, took part in the main 10k race along with Colin Davies, while 9 year old Alfie Gendall competed in the inaugural 2k Mini Cracker Race The 10km race attracted over 1800 runners, many in fancy dress or wearing Christmas Decorations. The event is held to raise funds for the Weston Hospicecare and other charities and raised over £9,400 in 2014.

The 2km Mini Cracker race aimed at younger runners aged from 7 years to 15 proved very popular with 125 runners taking part. The race was won

by William Fuller, who runs for North Somerset AC, in a time of 7 minutes 48 seconds.

The Weston Cracker attracts runners from all over the South West with many runners from the Yate and Sodbury area taking part.

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Photo: Alice, Katie and Tracy Rogers, Colin Davies, and Alfie Gendall Credit Jeff Gendall Photography

Chipping Sodbury look the Mixed bag for Reserves part after promotion CHIPPING Sodbury Town’s first team continue to prosper in the Toolstation league. Manager Karl Reese and his Sodbury team have taken to Toolstation football like a duck to water since their promotion from the Glos County League.

6 wins from last 7 games took them to top spot for the first time in their history and they were awarded team of the month by the Toolstation league. Crowds have been increasing for home games and are averaging between 80 and 120 for most matches.

November wins included 1-0 v Wellington, 2-1 v Almondsbury, 4-2 v Westbury, 2-1 v Devizes and most notably, two important wins against title challengers. That was the 3-2 win away at Chard and a 4-2 win at home v Corsham who have been top of the league for most of the season.

Manager karl reese is full of admiration for what his players have achieved so far and with a couple of new signings just joined from a higher level he says is quietly confident there could be a lot more to come for his ever improving side saying; “We are learning and developing with every game, we are becoming more streetwise with every game in what is a very tough and competitive league, and teams are frightened of our attacking threat and pace we possess in the team”.

“We are playing good football and new players are coming to me and [coach] Gary Powell every week interested in joining us because of the way this club is progressing and what we are achieving. We are in a fantastic position at the half way stage but we are not getting carried away, we need to keep our feet on the ground take one game at a time and see where it takes us”.

Upcoming games Home v Oldland 26th dec Home v Westbury 2nd jan

COMING up to the Christmas period , Chipping Sodbury Town Reserves have had mixed fortunes after only playing two games in November due to fixture planning and weather.

The first game was against strong Lebeq team and although they lost 5-2, it was felt by the players and management that they should have got something out of the game, especially having taken an early lead and being very dominant in the first twenty minutes when they could have been two or three goals up.

The other game was against Longwell Green A. The game was played on the Ridings on one the windiest days of the year, the old cliché a game of two halves was very much true.

The wind was blowing straight up and down the pitch and was the biggest factor to overcome in a 2-1 victory. Both teams did extremely well to play against the wind with Chipping Sodbury going two nil up with fifteen minutes to go and defending resolutely against the wind and a barrage of attacks from Longwell Green.

The team is well placed to push on for promotion from the Bristol and District Senior Division to the Bristol Combination.

Weather hits Under 18’s THE Under 18’s have only played 2 games in the last month due to the weather. One was a 3-0 win against Frys; the other a 3-1loss to Cribbs.

The team are sitting third in the league with their next game on 10th Jan away to Wotton Rovers

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Yate hope for better New Year after tough run YATE Town visited this seasons FA Cup surprise team Didcot Town on a very blustery December afternoon. The home team had reached the First Round proper of the FA Cup and enjoyed the benefit of an early goal courtesy of Lance Williams who headed in from a corner in just the third minute.

Yate fought back well from this early setback but had to reorganise after 28 minutes when central defender Jamie Laird suffered a nasty facial injury following an accidental clash of heads.

The resultant added time at the end of the half worked in Yate’s favour however when they found an equaliser through Tom Warren, who headed home a Jake Cox free kick.

Yate enjoyed the better of the second period and almost secured victory when Cox crashed a 25-yard shot against the base of a post. Darren

Edwards follow up effort was well saved by Didcot ‘keeper Leigh Bedwell.

Despite mounting more pressure Yate were unable to find a winner and had to settle for a 1-1 draw after a very encouraging display.

The month had opened with a visit to league leaders Cinderford Town when another strong performance by Yate resulted in a narrow defeat. A 96th minute winner from Cinderford’s Ryan Shaw was scrambled home for the only goal of the match.

A very slippery pitch following persistent heavy rain had seen Yate come closest to breaking the deadlock when Lewis Powell, making his first team debut, had an excellent effort well saved by home custodian Alex Harris.

Taunton Town were next to visit Lodge Road and they included several former Yate players in their line-up. An even

but goalless first half found Yate down to ten men shortly before the interval when recent signing Brad Andrews was dismissed for receiving two yellow cards, both for reckless challenges.

Despite this handicap Yate almost took the lead when Powell had his shot from a narrow angle touched onto a post.

Yate continued to compete well but fell behind when former Yate man Matt Villis scored at the far post.

Yate pushed for an equaliser but Taunton exploited their lack of defensive numbers with quick counter attacks and the visitors scored twice in the last five minutes to secure a 3-0 victory.

Yate Town Fc Matches During January Sat 2nd January Larkhall Athletic Home KO 3.00 pm Sat 9th January

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Burnham Away 3.00 pm Sat 16th January AFC Totton Home 3.00 pm Sat 23rd January Wantage Town Away 3.00 pm Sat 30th January North Leigh Home 3.00 pm Other Matches @ Lodge Road During January Wed 13 Jan Youth Team V Wells City, 7.30 pm Sat 23rd Jan Reserves V Patchway Town, 3.00 pm Below: Goalmouth action in Yate’s (white shirts) match v Taunton Credit: Jack Flash Photography

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It’s raining goals for Sodbury youngsters OLD Sodbury Under 15’s continued their fine run of form into December with a new club record victory against Frampton Rangers.

The boys rattled in 15 goals without reply with no fewer than nine different players finding the back of the net including hat tricks from Robbie Foxwell, Ross Womack and Ethan Lloyd. An impressive debut from Harry Trigg highlighted the growing interest being shown in the club by local footballing talent AEK Boco Juniors were next to visit Old Sodbury and they made the home side work really hard for their win. Deploying five players across the back the visitors proved a hard nut to crack but the breakthrough came midway through the first half when Ross Womack’s teasing corner was headed in powerfully by skipper Josh Pearce. Top scorer Womack became more influential as the game progressed and he scored a wonderful half volley and thumping drive to give the team breathing space. The best move of the half involved Tyler Dervishi, Callum Heaphy and Womack and was finished by a sublime side footed half volley by Ethan Lloyd for his 14th goal of the season.

Old Sodbury were made to graft for their next goal and it was Womack who completed his hat trick. He added one more to bring his tally to four for the match and 39 for the season to date. Robbie Foxwell’s typical endeavour brought him a deserved 20th goal of an impressive season while man of the match Tom Newns sprinted from left back

Old Sodbury Boys press for an opening goal against Frampton Rangers to overlap the winger, cut inside and flash a brilliant 20 yard strike into the far top corner for his first goal for the club.

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