Yate Library news

YATE Library is holding a series of Easter holiday activities for children. There is a drop-in Dinosaur Stomp on April 4 from 10.30am-noon, a Doyouthinkhesaurus Dino Party on April 6 from 2.30-4pm (booking required).

The following week there are Discover Dinosaurs crafts on April 13 from 10.30am-noon and a also being updated to make the historical information more comprehensive.

Dinosaur Island Lego challenge on April 14 from 10.30-11.30am (booking required).

Craft bags are available from April 1, while stocks last.

A Coronation cream tea with music from Fingers & Frets (banjos, mandolins and guitars) takes place on May 5. Home-made scones, cream and jam. Tickets £2.50.

The regular Lego club takes place on April 29 from 10.30-11.30am for 4-10 year olds (booking required).

Donations of Duplo will be gratefully received for a new club for younger children.

Reading group ‘Have You Read’, to enjoy tea and a chat with like-minded book lovers, takes place every fourth Friday in the month, from 10.3011.30am.

Craft Group meets on April 1 and 15, from 10am-noon, for tips on knitting, sewing or crochet.

Regular events include Wriggle & Rhyme: rhymes and songs for parents and babies/toddlers to enjoy together on Thursday and Friday, 9.30-10am. Free family-friendly story time, with crafts for preschool children, takes place on Tuesdays from 9.30-10am.

Computer support with digital champion volunteers is on Saturdays from 10am-noon.

To book a session call 01454 868006 to speak to a member of staff.

A Vision West of England information, advice and support drop-in takes place on the second Thursday of the month from 10am-noon.

Legal advice from Wards solicitors, 10am-noon, April 6.

For bookings and more information on any event call 01454 868006, speak to a member of staff at the library or email yate.library@southglos.gov. uk.

The library is open Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 10am-5.30pm, Thursday from 10am-5pm and Saturday from 9am-2pm.

Open access (unstaffed) is from 8am-7.30pm every day.

Rotarian Keith Pattison, who lead the initiative, said: "As a resident of Chipping Sodbury for some years I have increasingly felt that, with the availability of modern technology, more could be done to promote the existence and whereabouts of these historic buildings and associated ceramic plaques, hence the idea of QR codes.

"This town is steeped in history and I hope that this modest development will encourage more and more people to look into the background relevant to these six buildings and indeed the history of Chipping Sodbury more broadly."

More information can be found at the Tourist Information Centre.

Stuart Fraser

Easter eggs all round

THE Friends of Kingsgate Park, in conjunction with Yate Town

Council, have announced details of the town's Easter Egg Extravaganza.

The annual event, which includes an Easter egg hunt and prize bonnet parade, will take place in Kingsgate Park on Easter Monday, April 10, from 10am to noon.

The event is open to all children aged under 12, and entrance is free.

Children who complete the treasure hunt will be given a chocolate Easter egg (while stocks last).

The Easter Bonnet parade will take place at 11am and the child with the best one wins a prize. Families who want to take part are being advised to make sure children are registered by 10.55am, in time for judging to take place. Yate Town Council would like to thank local businesses and organisations who have sponsored this event.

There is a separate area for children aged 5 and under. For more information email info@yatetowncouncil.gov.uk or call 01454 866506.

Yate WI

AT Yate WI’s March monthly meeting we had lots of fun making Easter bonnets, with 16 made in total!

We had four new members join us for the evening and 15 current members - a lovely time was had by all.

Yate WI meet in the evenings on the second Monday of the month at Poole Court, although in April we will move to the third Monday.

We endeavour to vary our monthly meetings and have a variety of activities, from speakers to simple games and demonstrations.

We also meet in smaller groups for craft evenings, coffee mornings, super club and, when the weather improves, for local walks.

If you would like to join us, you will be assured of a warm welcome. Please see our social media pages for more information, email us at yatewiavon@gmail.com or just come along to our next meeting at Poole Court on April 17, 7pm for 7.30pm start.

Sharon Bower

Yate and Sodbury District u3a

THE u3a is a UK-wide movement which brings together people who are no longer in full-time employment, to develop their interests in a friendly and informal environment.

There is no upper or lower age limit, so if you wish to pursue existing interests, develop new skills, meet people and make new friends you are welcome to join us.

The annual membership fee is just £8 a year, which gives you access to around 80 local interest groups, a monthly speaker event at Chipping Sodbury Town Hall and local and national newsletters.

You can visit any one of our groups or attend our monthly speaker meeting twice to experience the u3a for yourself, before joining us as a member.

For further information on the Yate and Sodbury District u3a, visit our website at u3asites.org.uk/yate-sodbury/welcome Pauline Mullholland