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Gromit brings boost to Chipping Sodbury HE’S only been in town a matter of weeks, but already Gromit is pulling in additional shoppers and giving local businesses a summer boost. Leanne Abbot who runs Hatheralls Yard said: “There are definitely lots of people around and an increase in footfall, and of course the Summer Search is going on too. In the Yard we’ve got two little teddy Gromits to find and there’s one at Waitrose, and we’ve had families coming through and stopping off for ice cream.” The Chamber of Commerce was instrumental in bringing the famous dog to Chipping Sodbury. Nearly 40 organisations and a ‘go fund me’ page raised enough money to secure the Gromit, with the hope that its presence will boost the tourist trade. It’s part of this year’s Gromit Unleashed 2 trail which is taking place all summer in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Featuring Wallace, Gromit and arch villain Feathers McGraw, it’s raising money for Bristol Children’s Hospital. Full story, page 9

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Medieval munching Sodbury’s Big Lunch celebrates town’s 800th anniversary PAGE 4

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Chipping Sodbury man to swim channel PAGE 6

Yate’s young athletes shine in the sun If you go down to the woods today…..a forest fun time is being organised in Ridge Wood nature reserve. More, page 18

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MP LUKE Hall welcomed the first group of Yate residents to the Houses of Parliament, bringing the number of constituents he’s invited so far to 800. He started the initiative over a year ago, aiming to bring as many local people as possible to the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The residents had a guided tour of both buildings, and visited less publicly known places, such as; the Queen’s Robing Room, The Royal Portrait Gallery, Central Lobby, Westminster Hall and St Stephens Hall.

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Yate nature reserve wins prestigious award WAPLEY Bushes Local Nature Reserve has been singled out for a Green Flag Award for the seventh time. The accolade recognises it as one of the best green spaces in the UK. The nature reserve is a mixture of meadows and woodlands situated to the south of the town which is popular with local people of all ages. The Green Flag award is given by the charity Keep Britain Tidy for the highest possible environmental standards, superb maintenance and excellent visitor facilities. Wapley Bushes gained the award in the community category, which is for green spaces managed by voluntary and community groups. It’s the only award that’s been given in South Gloucestershire and is amongst 110 in the South West. Wapley Bushes is managed by the volunteers of the Wapley Bushes Conservation Group

on behalf of the site owners Dodington Parish Council. Committee member Paul Hulbert said: “We are absolutely delighted to receive a Green

Strongman scaffolder faces TV cameras in final A SCAFFOLDER from Yate has qualified for UK’s Strongest Man competition. After succeeding in the quest to find England’s Strongest Man, Ryan England is taking part in the UK competition held in St Albans as Yate and Sodbury Voice went to press. Its the first time that the competition has been held in England and Ryan, who is known for his shoulder power and overhead pressing is one of the favourites to complete the Log Medley on the final day. Ryan, 31, has been competing in strongman since 2014 and fell in love with the sport after his first training session. He took up the sport after injuring his back in an accident. The UK competition will be televised on Channel 5 later

Flag Award for the seventh time. We know how much quality green spaces matter to residents and visitors, and this award celebrates the dedication that

goes into maintaining Wapley Bushes to such a high standard.” “The real credit for this award must go to our hard-working volunteers, and to Dodington Parish Council for their unfailing practical and financial help.” International Green Flag Award scheme manager Paul Todd said: “Each flag honours the thousands of staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award. We are proud to have so many wonderful green spaces in the UK for people to enjoy, and hope that next year, we award even more flags.” If you’d like to join the volunteers helping at Wapley Bushes Nature Reserve, the next work morning is Sunday 9 September. Meet at the Shire Way entrance to the woodland, South Yate, BS37 8US, at 10.00am.

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n NEWS A HUGE medieval-style feast is being planned in Chipping Sodbury as part of the town’s celebrations to mark the 800th anniversary of the town’s founding by royal charter. The feast is Chipping Sodbury’s annual Big Lunch, which is usually held in June. It’s a free community event which has been moved to August 12 and given a medieval theme to tie in with the anniversary. Residents are invited to have a picnic with their local community and provide their own tables and chairs. Alexandra Womack, chair of Chipping Sodbury Big Lunch, told Yate and Sodbury Voice; “We are both proud and excited to be marking this momentous occasion in our town’s history with a medieval Big Lunch.” “It promises to be a very special day with lots of free family fun including a rare opportunity to learn maypole dancing in our beautiful medieval High Street. Most importantly, it is a chance to celebrate our thriving

Town turns back time for medieval big lunch as part of 800 celebrations community in 2018 and for residents to get to know their neighbours which is very much in keeping with the ethos of the national Big Lunch initiative.” Celebrations in Chipping Sodbury start on the morning of Saturday 11 August when there will be a medieval encampment on The Ridings with lots of free family entertainment. In the evening there’ll be live music, a bar and fireworks. The encampment continues on Sunday morning. The main event on Broad street runs from 12-6pm. There’ll be a procession from The Ridings to Broad Street at lunchtime, and a re-enactment of the handing over of the Market Charter at 1pm. It’s hoped that the town will have a festival atmosphere. Broad Street will feature jesters,

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jugglers, maypole dancers and a special medieval performance of George and the Dragon by Sodbury Players. For children there’ll be a knights and princesses children’s fancy dress competition, free face painting, displays by local dance groups, stocks to have photographs taken in. An exhibition will be on display for both days in the town hall, charting Chipping Sodbury’s history from 1218 until the present day. The Big Lunch committee is planning to bury a time capsule filled with items representing Chipping Sodbury as it is today. Alexandra said; “We have invited all local schools and nurseries to take part and we

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SOUTH Gloucestershire’s Ride+Stride charity event, which sees people travelling on foot, by horse, or by bike to as many local churches as possible, is encouraging driving this year. People are being encouraged to car-share, with the aim is to make the sponsored event accessible to everyone. Participant Sarah Hargreave said: "As a disabled driver I've enjoyed discovering new churches by car that I wouldn't otherwise have visited. It's also a lovely way to get out and about with grandchildren - introducing them to new churches and having a picnic along the way." The Ride+Stride event is organised by the Gloucestershire Heritage Churches Trust. Over 500 people took part in 2017 and it raised more than £46,000 for repairs and improvements. Funds are split between the trust and the participant’s chosen church. St John the Baptist Church in Old Sodbury has previously received £2,000 for roof and drainage repairs. In June this year, Chipping Sodbury Baptist

Church was given £1,000 to install an air curtain, and carry out repairs to the floor, and in 2016 St Leonard’s in Tortworth got £4,000 for repairs to stained glass windows. This year’s event takes place on September 8, with churches welcoming visitors between 10am and 4pm on the day, which is also part of Heritage Open Days weekend. Glenn Duff, Regional Organiser, said: “Whether you’re planning a full day cycling between a hundred churches, or a short driving tour to two or three, anyone can participate in Ride+Stride”. “All the region’s churches are marked on the map at ghct. org.uk to help people plan a route. It’s a wonderful day out, exploring new places, meeting new people and helping a brilliant cause.” Gloucestershire Heritage Churches Trust gave a record £150,000 in grants in 2017, to help churches pay for urgent repairs, maintenance and improvements.

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Chipping Sodbury man to attempt Channel swim A 39-YEAR-OLD father of two is aiming to swim the channel this summer to raise money for charity. Chris Townsend has battled neck and shoulder injuries during his training but remains determined to achieve his goal. He’s supporting the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Southmead Hospital, St Peter’s Hospice, and Sands UK. Chris started out doing triathlons about six years ago but found that he was strongest at swimming. He was advised to stop running following an ankle injury and decided to focus on open water challenges instead. He will attempt his Channel swim in the week beginning 5 August. He said: “I started doing 5km swims but soon moved to longer 10km swims which in swimming terms are akin to marathons. For the last few years I have swum in some incredible locations like Loch Lomond in Scotland, Ullswater Lake in the Lake

District and in various parts of Cornwall.” In July he achieved two long distance events; the Salford Quay 10-mile swim, and the Humdinger swim in Reading where you complete as many 1km laps as possible in 6 hours. Chris managed to swim 17km, finishing 14th overall. He said: “The challenge with these events is to remind yourself it isn’t a sprint and try to get in a groove where you feel comfortable and can keep going and going. If you get drawn into a race and get out of breath, then you’re going to struggle to maintain that for any length of time.” It isn’t possible for Chris to swim the full distance of the channel crossing before the big day, but he hopes his determination will keep him going. Chris is making sure that he’s in shape for the challenge. He said: “The one aspect I

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Yate Academy to return to separate Primary and Secondary schools YATE Secondary Academy and Woodlands Primary School is preparing to operate as two separate entities from the new school year in September. Yate Academy currently consists of a nursery and primary school, known as Woodlands, and a secondary school, providing education right through from the age of three to 19. Staff, parents and other stakeholders were consulted on the changes back in April. They’ve been instigated by the Greenshaw Learning Trust which has run the academy since it broke away from the Ridings Federation. The Board of Trustees felt that creating two separate schools would bring benefits for all students, bring the leadership teams into line with other schools in the Trust, and make improvements more effective. The decision will now be subject to approval from the

Department for Education’s Regional School’s Commissioner. Providing approval is given, the primary school will be called Woodlands Primary School and the secondary school will be called Yate Academy. There will be no staff changes or uniform changes. Each school will have it’s own governing body, but continue to work closely together.

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Yate nurse to be the face of UK recruitment campaign HAZEL Roddan, a district nurse from Yate, is to be the face of a national recruitment campaign for nurses on behalf of Sirona. Sirona provides specialised community health care and needs more community nurses so it has turned to the motherof-three, a District Nurse team leader in Yate, to help the recruitment drive. Hazel started her training in 1981 and has seen huge changes over the years. She said: “It was a school of nursing in those days. I have always wanted to care for people; the turning point was when I was 15 and there was a careers event at school and we were advised about pre-nursing courses. It confirmed that was what I wanted to do. I applied for the nursing school and in those days, you had to wait to get in.” She continued: “After three years I was a registered general nurse. I was one of the first groups as until then it had been state registered nurses, or SRN. I couldn’t go straight into the community as I had to have hospital experience and I worked in general surgery, gynaecology and orthopaedics, all of which stood me in good stead for working in the community. I was then sponsored to do a district nursing course for a year by the hospital; I was quite unique

as I was quite young to make that choice – it tended to be an option for people when they had children.” Hazel stayed in community nursing and has seen huge changes over that time. She said: “When I started we used to spend the mornings delivering personal care, ensuring people were up and out of bed, but over time that changed. We certainly weren’t managing large wounds or sorting catheters or other equipment in the home.” She continued: “Today we provide care tailored for the person in their home; we build relationships with individuals and their families and are able to really support them and ensure continuity – I wouldn’t do anything else.” These days community nursing includes managing the needs of those undergoing rehabilitation following discharge from hospital. This can be with wound care, catheter care, intravenous antibiotics and end of life care. Hazel said: “Providing End of Life care is also really important to me and giving people the choice to die at home, if that is what they want; that’s something that has developed over the years.” Alison Griffiths, Locality Manager for Sirona, said: “Community nursing has evolved hugely over the years both in terms of the complexity of conditions experienced by service users and the length of time we care for them; in some cases, people are cared for by a community nursing team over a number of years and we really become part of the family.” Hazel said: “I have loved every minute of it; we are able to make a difference in our community and I would encourage any nurse to join us.”

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Gromit entices new visitors to Chipping Sodbury THE Gromit statue in Chipping Sodbury is succeeding in tempting tourists to come to the town. The artworks is sited in the garden at the Baptist Church on the high street as part of the Gromit Unleashed 2 Trail. It’s being held all summer at locations in and around Bristol, featuring Wallace, Gromit and arch villain Feathers McGraw, in aid of Bristol Children’s Hospital. Alice Hobbs from Swagger, the high street gift shop, said: “As a retailer in Chipping Sodbury we were super excited with the arrival of our Gromit ‘Amazing Grace’. We have noticed many new faces, especially on a Saturday, with families coming to do the trail. Swagger also snapped up the opportunity to stock the official Gromit merchandise.” “The Gromit searchers have loved the Gromit ears and we now have the official Amazing Grace Gromit keyring in our shop with 100% of the proceeds going straight to The Grand Appeal charity. I hope people discover Chipping Sodbury, our fabulous market town and return time and time again.” The Gromit itself was designed and painted by Bristol artist Tim Sutcliffe, who took as his inspiration the windows in Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.

The annual ‘Summer Search’ is also on, and hopes are that it will tempt families to stay a little longer in town. Michelle Baden-Daintree, one of the Chairs of the Chipping Sodbury Chamber of Commerce, said: “The Summer search has always been a favourite activity of ours to run throughout the summer. This year we have put together a fantastic Gromit themed search around the windows of the High Street for children to really have fun.” There will be 22 soft toy Gromits in the windows of Chipping Sodbury shops. Each Gromit is carrying out a special activity. Using a map from the Tourist Information Centre or one of the shops, children can follow the map and cross off the activity, to identify one activity which Gromit isn’t doing. Winners will receive a toy Gromit. There is also a colouring competition for designers of all ages and the winners will be displayed in the window of the Town Hall. More details about the colouring competition are available at Visit Chipping Sodbury on Facebook. When the trail ends, the sculpture will be auctioned along with the others, to raise money for Bristol Children’s Hospital.

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New equipment on show to help independent living AN adapted kitchen, new bathroom fixtures, and a dementia friendly information area have been shown off at a Celestine House open day in Yate. Celestine House is a modified home where adaptations can be demonstrated and tried out. It aims to enable disabled and elderly people to live independently for longer. The aids include a through floor lift, high/low kitchen units, telecare, and hoisting equipment. The house is managed by council staff who are on hand to provide information to visitors. Chair of South Gloucestershire Council, Cllr Rachael Hunt, joined care professionals at the event. She said: “We are lucky to have such a fantastic facility in South Gloucestershire for residents to be able to see and try out all of the latest aids and adaptations in a true home setting.” “We are committed to helping people stay independent in their homes for longer and this innovative resource will be hugely beneficial for older and disabled people when they come to make those allimportant choices about adapting their own homes and gardens for the future.”

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Urgent call for volunteers to give carers a break THE Breaks for Carers service is searching for volunteers in the Yate area where it’s got a shortage of people able to help out. It’s looking for people over 18, who can offer 2-3 hours of their time each week during the day. The volunteers cover for family members, so they can take a break. Caring full time can affect their own health and well-being. Local carer Joan has been looking after her husband Sid, who has dementia, since 2010. Through the service, Joan and Sid were provided with a volunteer to help Joan take some time off. Joan said: ‘At first I was doubtful, but once the sitting sessions started it became a lifesaver. Every week I get 2 whole hours to myself. Time I can spend with friends, go shopping or for walks like I used to." Julie has now been sitting with Sid for several months; somebody he looks forward to seeing. She said: "We get on really well – he has lots of spirit and makes me laugh. I used to care for my mother and now I have time on my hands and want to give something back." Volunteers are given an induction to the role, plus regular training and support. Travel expenses are paid.

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Beach disco to keep kids Forest fun for kids busy at Yate Shopping Centre on offer A SUMMER holidays activity schedule at Yate Shopping Centre is underway to keep children occupied during the holidays. A beach disco is one of the main attractions, which also includes a craft workshop and punch and Judy show. Andrew Lowrey, Yate Shopping Centre Manager: “The first key event is a beach disco followed by a variety of activities to keep the youngsters occupied over the following five weeks including a football shoot out and football bouncy castle.” Beach Disco - Tuesday, 7th August: 11am - 4pm Craft Workshop (Crazy Sand) - Thursday, 9th August: 11am 4pm

Punch & Judy & Balloon Modelling - Tuesday, 14th August: 11am - 3pm (3 x 25 minutes shows) Football Shoot Out & Football Bouncy Castle - Thursday, 16th August: 11am - 4pm (30 minutes lunch closure) Beach Disco - Tuesday, 21st August: 11am - 4pm Craft Workshop (Mixed Crafts) - Thursday, 23rd August: 11am - 4pm Punch & Judy & Balloon Modelling - Tuesday, 28th August: 11am - 3pm (3 x 25 minutes shows) Football Shoot Out & Football Bouncy Castle - Thursday, 30th August: 11am - 4pm (30 minutes lunch closure)

Council to hire out its staff in the face of further cutbacks THE cabinet of South Gloucestershire Council has decided to raise money by working in the private sector, as it also makes cuts in its annual spending. The move comes as it faces cutbacks of £19.4m from its budget, as funding from central government continues to fall. The budget has already been reduced by £80m since 2011. The council has established a ‘Council Transformation and Savings Programme’ (CTSP), to make savings over the next four years as well as changing the way the authority works Leader of the Council, Toby Savage, said: “We are proud of the high-quality services that residents tell us we deliver, but we know we can be more cost-effective. There is best-practice we can learn from elsewhere and with the help of our dedicated staff, we can meet our goals by changing some of what we do and how we do it.” The CTSP outlines how the council can generate income without having to rely on residents and businesses paying more. It says it has staff with expertise which could be offered to the private sector. It is also looking at alternative uses for surplus land which it owns. With increasing demand within adult and children’s social services, the council wants to provide more capacity in local care provision and reduce its reliance on the most expensive residential care settings. Leader of the Council, Toby Savage, said: “Where there are potential impacts, for residents or for staff, to the way services are delivered or peoples’ work for the council, we will of course consult with them. Their input and ideas will be taken into account as we are presented with options and decisions in the future.” “The most important thing is that we are planning now to make savings in the future. By taking the time to plan and do the work for the future, we avoid the need to make sudden cuts like other councils have been forced to do.”

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FAMILIES of primary school age children are being invited to discover their local woodland this summer at Ridge Wood nature reserve. A forest trail with a free quiz, and woodland crafts, will be part of Forest Fun Time at the reserve between Chipping Sodbury and Yate. The Friends of Ridge Wood volunteers, who are running the event, also run work mornings and open days throughout the year to encourage people to maintain the woodland, and find out more about flora and

fauna. Recently they’ve run an owl prowl, evening bird chorus walks, moth trapping walks and bat walks. Forest Fun Time entry is free, and the event is suitable for children up to age 11 accompanied by their parents. No dogs are allowed. The event is being held on 23 August between 2 and 4pm. The trail starts at the Jubilee Gardens entrance to the woodland. Further details and a map can be found on www.ridge-wood. org.uk

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n NEWS YATE Mum Lucy Whiting has raised money for a cancer charity after a chance meeting with parents Jennie and Steve Adlam in the playground of The Ridge Junior School. They met in September 2017. Steve had been diagnosed with a brain tumour at the start of the year, and he and his family were receiving counselling from the charity Brain Tumour Support. Lucy suggested that she could do the Three Peaks Challenge to raise funds through sponsorship. Steve said he welcomed the idea, as long as he didn’t have to do it too. Steve died shortly after, in October 2017, aged 48. Lucy said: “Steve’s family is still being helped by Brain Tumour Support, so I wanted to raise funds to enable the charity to

Yate woman raises £1,800 for cancer charity support other families in the same situation.” Lucy Whiting went on to complete the Three Peaks Challenge with the support of her own mum, Jill Bendeaux. They took photographs of Steve with them and took photos with his picture on every peak they climbed. The three peaks must be climbed within 24 hours. They started very early on a Saturday morning with the ascent of Ben Nevis. Lucy said: “That was hard, about three-quarters of the

Charity fundraiser focuses efforts on diabetes A WOMAN from Yate who has raised thousands of pounds for different charities will now focus on raising awareness of diabetes after her own son’s diagnosis with the condition. Sarah Hitchings, from Yate, spotted the symptoms in her son Joshua. She said: “He was very moody, which was unlike Joshua and he started to lose some weight, was very lethargic and extremely thirsty.” “I have no idea why or where I knew that Joshua had Type 1 Diabetes, but somewhere stored in my mind I had remembered it. I have to say that I am very thankful that I knew, and we were quick to visit the doctor, Joshua with his fun run medal who told us to go straight to hospital.” “It was a pretty upsetting time for us all but 9 months down the line, the doctors are extremely pleased with Joshua, who has been truly inspirational and taken it all in his stride. It seems to be quite a common illness now and I really wanted to make people more aware of the symptoms especially if it saves someone's life.” Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease which can be life threatening. Sarah recently raised over £500 by taking part in a 400,000 step challenge which had to be completed in 40 days. Joshua completed his own 2.5km fun run, raising £190. The money has been donated to JDRF, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund.

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way up, we saw snow and it was really cold and windy. We had to hold on tight to Steve’s photo as we thought it might blow away.” After five hours of hiking, they went back to the mini bus to drive to Scafell Pike. By the time they got to the top the sun was setting, so they had to descend in the dark using head torches. They did their best to eat and sleep on the bus to Snowdon, but arrived tired, making the third and final ascent the hardest. Lucy said: “We were struggling, but it was a beautiful clear day with spectacular views and we made it.” The mum and daughter team raised £1,800 for Brain Tumour Support. This included over £400 which was raised at a cake sale. Steve’s wife Jennie said: “I’m so proud of Lucy and her mum, and Steve would have been astounded to see how many

people have supported Lucy and how many came to support the cake sale.” “Throughout the day people were coming up to me and telling me about their loved ones who had died of brain tumours. I’m glad that our fundraising has got people talking about brain tumours.” Tina Mitchell Skinner is the Founder and CEO of the Thornbury based charity Brain Tumour Support. She said: “When my husband was diagnosed with a brain tumour 15 years ago, there was nowhere for us to turn to for help. After he died I set up the charity and now we are able to support loved ones across the country with support groups, specialist counselling, on-line support and more. We are so grateful to fundraisers like Lucy. We could not do what we do without them.”

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August 5 n Jekka's Herbetum open Sunday 5th August. Shellards Lane, Alveston, Bristol BS35 3SY. www.jekkasherbfarm.com. Jekka's Herbetum is a living herb encyclopaedia displaying the largest collection of culinary herbs in the UK. A wonderful resource for plant identification for the gardener and a gastronomic experience for chefs and cooks. Wheelchair access possible however terrain is rough from car park to Herbetum. August 23 n Thursday 23rd August, 14.0016.30. Forest Fun Time at Ridge Wood local nature reserve. The Friends of Ridge Wood invite you to come and discover your local woodland this summer holiday on our family forest trail. Follow the quiz trail and try out a variety of woodland crafts. Free entry and refreshments available, this event is suitable for accompanied children up to age 11. The trail starts at the Jubilee Gardens entrance to the woodland from 2.00pm. Sorry, no dogs allowed at this event. Further details and a map can be found on our website www.ridge-wood.org. uk. We hope to see you there!

Craft and Gift Fayre n Saturday 1st September 2018 Chipping Sodbury Town Hall 9 am to 4 pm Local Crafts, Paper Craft Supplies, Gifts and Collectables, Cakes, Refreshments and More! Voluntary Entrance Fee (20p children free) to be donated the The Friends of Horton School For more info, further dates or to book a table please call 07895 187292 September 26-29 n September Chipping Sodbury Town Hall. The Audience presented by The Sodbury Players. A modern West End and Broadway smash hit that for its original run starred Helen Mirren as the Queen. Tickets £9 available at www. sodburyplayers.org.uk or call the box office on 0344 332 0230 The Arts Society Severn Valley We meet in the Town Hall in Chipping Sodbury on the third Monday of each month.

REGULAR EVENTS Bristol Budgerigar Society Monday n Zumba Gold Class, Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church Hall, £3.50 per week, 9.15am with new instructor, Philomena! 45mins followed by coffee time. Anyone is welcome, but the class is especially appropriate for people who want low-impact dance-based exercise. Contact office@cs-bc.org.uk, 01454 313023 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 Gentle Yoga-in Class. Every Monday 9.30am or 10.45am start at Masonic Hall, Hatters Lane, Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6AA. Beginners Welcome. Mat can be provided. T: (01454) 327112 or E: hello@yoga-in.co.uk. www.yoga-in. co.uk n Shire Way Senior Citizens Club meet every Monday afternoon at Shire Way Community Centre between 1.30pm and 4pm. Get together for tea, coffee, bingo, entertainment, raffle meet new friends , all welcome , Yate Com transport, available. Further info 01454317866-----07749712351 n Bristol Area Stroke Foundation Weekly Stroke Support Group The group has a varied programme of events and activities. Shireway Community Association, Yate BS37 8YS. Every Monday from 2pm till 4pm. If you are interested in coming along or want to volunteer contact our office on 0117 9647657 n Lunchtime folk music and song at The Beaufort Hunt pub function room, 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month, start at 12.00 till 3.00, all welcome to come have a pint and a meal, sit and listen or play or sing, free entry. Contact Terry 01454 313045 n Bristol Budgerigar Society. Temporary venue while local council are carrying out extensive alterations to our usual venue: The Methodist Hall, Down Road, Winterbourne Down, Bristol BS36 1BN. Meetings commence at 7.30pm on the second Monday of each month. Chairman Alan

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Fretten. Mobile 07922538894 E-mail alan_fretten13@hotmail. com Details from the Secretary Colin Parsons Tel 01454 775878. E-mail colinpauline@hotmail. com Membership; Adult £7.00, senior £5.00, same address partners £10.00, different address partners appropriate single rate each. Juniors free. Visitors always welcome without commitment or charge to see the wonderful budgerigar breeding, exhibition and social experience that Bristol Budgerigar Society can offer. n Pilates, and Pump & Tone, at Chipping Sodbury Sports Centre. Mondays :- Pump & Tone 6:30pm; Pilates 7:30pm. Starting from 8th January 2018. £6:00 per class; or a monthly tariff available inclusive of the Tuesday Bradley Stoke classes as well. www. exercisewithlailibrooks.com for full information. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@tiscali.co.uk, or just turn up. n Macular-support group meets monthly - 3rd Monday 1:30-3:30pm at Watkins room, old grammar school, highstreet Chipping Sodbury. Contact Tony : 01454314066 Tuesday n Art Club, Ridgewood Centre, Yate: 7pm - 9 pm http:// yateandsodburyartsociety.weebly. com. Tel Roz on 01454 316956 or 0794 194 6412 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. n Spanish classes Spanish classes at The Horseshoe in Chipping Sodbury. Learn to speak Spanish in a small, friendly group, 6-week course £60.00. Numbers limited so please contact Rebecca on 07941 511744.to book a place. Sign up now for new October courses. n Frome Valley Tang Soo Do, open to adults and children 7yrs +, Wellesley Primary School, Edgeworth, Yate every Tuesday 6.45pm - 8.15pm. Contact Rachel Woodford for more details on 07712 729726 n Diddi Dance 9:30am - 10:15am n Westerleigh Jazz Club - New Inn Westerleigh. Every Tuesday 8.30pm

to 11pm. Different guest artists every week Contact: Mike Slade 01454 888269 n Oasis Friendship Cafe - a relaxed meeting place to come along for a chat, a listening ear and to make new friends. (Well behaved) dogs on leads also welcome! Baptist Church Hall in Chipping Sodbury. 2nd, 4th (&5th) Tuesday of the month 10.30am - 12 noon. For more information contact church office on 01454 313023 Email: office@cs-bc.org.uk n Oasis Memory Café - in partnership with the Rotary Club of Chipping Sodbury and supported by Alzheimer’s Society. Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church Hall 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month 10.30am – 12 noon For more information contact Jean on 01454 313023. Email: office@cs-bc.org.uk n Craft and Chat - a fun and friendly craft group for people of all ages and skill levels. Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month 10.30am - 12 noon Email: office@ cs-bc.org.uk n Frome Valley Mens Probus Club. We meet 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. 10 – 12 noon at the Townhall, Sodbury. Guest Speaker every meeting, occasional lunches, day trips. Contact George for further info. Tele: 01454 882908 n Yate Poetry Group. All welcome to join our small, informal and friendly group to share and enjoy poems and verse. We meet for an hour 1-2 pm every other Tuesday afternoon in the library, refreshments provided. For the dates of meetings, please contact Tony on 07704140682 or yatepoetrygroup@gmail.com n South Cotswold Men's Probus Club based in Yate, and reputably the most active in this area, can now take a few new members. Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday mornings each month. Information, without obligation, from Jack on 01454 313889. n Tudor Bridge Club meets at the hall behind St Lawrence Presbytery on Broad Street, every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. Contact Christine on 078763334921, christinemay001@gmail.com for more details Wednesday n Art Club, Ridgewood Centre, Yate: 7pm - 9 pm http://

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other smaller, activity groups too. Give us a try. Ring Rhona 01454 881532 or Christine 07811665286

n Thornbury and South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club (TSGARC) we meet every Wednesday in the Buckingham Room at the Chantry in Thornbury. Meetings usually start at 8pm 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 Short Matt Bowls. A Warm welcome awaits visitors for the short matt bowls on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at St Saviours Church Hall, Coalpit Heath from 2-4pm. Come along, Find out and Join in even spectators to.

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-in Class. Every Wednesday 2pm at Old Sodbury Village Hall, T (01454) 327112 E hello@yoga-in.co.uk www.yoga-in. co.uk n Sew & Sew at Ridgewood Community Centre from 1.30pm 3.30pm at £2.00 per week. Phone Joan for details on 01 454 314355. n Walks for single people. Solo Rendezvous meet at Downend Cricket Club, every Wednesday, 8.30pm, entrance £3, and walk every Sunday. Please phone for walk details: 01454 775508 / 01454 774984 / 0117 9850210. n Frenchay Men’s Probus Club Meetings are held in Frenchay Village Hall from 10.00 am to 12 noon on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday of the month. The meeting is preceded by coffee. www.frenchayprobusclub.com n Craft group meeting in St. Mary's Church, Yate each Wednesday from 10am. Everyone welcome, we have knitters, sewers and chatters. Refreshments available for a donation. Please come in and say hello. n Yate/Chipping Sodbury Afternoon Choir meets on Wednesdays 2pm till 4pm at St Marys Church Yate. NO AUDITIONS!!! Contact Nikki on 01761472468 for more details or just turn up at the church and have a free sing on the first visit. Look forward to seeing you! n Yate & District Townswomen’s Guild meet on the second Wednesday morning of every month in Chipping Sodbury Town Hall. We have a programme of varied and interesting speakers. We are a very sociable group and offer

n Pilates, and Pump & Tone, at Chipping Sodbury Sports Centre. Wednesdays :- Pump & Tone 6:30pm; Pilates 7:30pm. £6:00 per class; or a monthly tariff available inclusive of the Tuesday Bradley Stoke classes as well. www. exercisewithlailibrooks.com. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@tiscali. co.uk, or just turn up. 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. n Diddi Dance 9:30am - 10:15am n South Glos. Decorative and Fine Arts Society is a flourishing group which enjoys excellent lectures on Design and the Arts. Visitors are welcome. 7.00 for 7.30pm at Bradley Stoke Community School, Fiddlers Lane, BS32 7BS on 3rd Thursday of the month. Please.contact 01454 774401 sallykitching@googlemail.com n Directors Duet for Stokes Singers choir. The two MDs would love to welcome new members to Thursday rehearsals at 7.30pm at Coniston Community Centre, Patchway BS34 5LP. n Flow-in Yoga Class. Every Thursday 6.15pm & 7.45pm at CS School Sports Centre. Beginners Welcomed. Mat can be provided. T: (01454) 327112 or E: hello@ yoga-in.co.uk. Can book via www. yoga-in.co.uk n Yate Oral History Group meets 7.30pm,2nd Thursday of the month at Poole Court for interesting historical talks & refreshments . We are a small friendly group looking for new members. Contact Diana 01454 322811 n Yate Men's Shed currently meet

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every Thursday 10:30 - 12:00 in the Armadillo Youth Venue & Cafe in Yate. For further details and to confirm the meeting venue and times, please contact Steven Ring on 01454 323 857. n Jazz Club at the Beaufort Hunt in Chipping Sodbury second Thursday each month from 8.30pm The Mike Slade Trio. No admission fee - everyone welcome. Enqs Mike Slade Tel: 01454 888269 n Yate Community Choir. Ridgewood Community Centre 7.30-9pm. Liz Martin 07891036145 n Chipping Sodbury Ladies Probus Last Thursday of every month 1012 Charter Suite Chipping Sodbury Town Hall. Speaker every month and regular trips out. T 01454 327491 n Tudor Bridge Club meets at the hall behind St Lawrence Presbytery on Broad Street, every Thursday and Tuesday at 7 p.m. Contact Christine on 078763334921, christinemay001@gmail.com for more details n Avon Harmony are a Ladies A Cappella / barbershop chorus. We welcome visitors for a no obligation taster session. We rehearse at the dance studio, Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Road, Bristol BS7 9NL. Every Thursday evening 7.30pm 9.45pm. Tel: Mary 07954170532. n Yate Oral History Group meets 7.30pm,2nd Thursday of the month at Poole Court for interesting talks, refreshments & summer outings. We are a small friendly group looking for new members. Contact Diana 01454 322811 n Barnardo’s Breastfeeding Peer Support Project provides emotional and practical support to new mothers. Weekly groups are held at venues in Thornbury, Yate and across South Gloucestershire. The Yate group, called Yate BreastFriends, meets at Yate Childrens Centre on Cranleigh Court Road on Tuesdays between 11.30am - 1.00pm. Friday n Hatherell’s Yard Market 9am to 4pm. www.facebook.com/ hatherellsyard n Crofts End Silver Band: We are a small friendly brass band who meet in Hanham Tabenacle every Friday evening 7.30-9.00pm We play for enjoyment and not contesting. Used to play? Want to learn? Contact: Denise 07944 887979 or Reg 0117 9652229

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n Options, a social meet and craft club (now in its 19th year) meet at The Ridgewood Community Centre, 10am-3pm every Friday. Tea/coffee and biscuits available with Cafe on site. £2.50 a session. Contact Joan for details 01454314355. n Ladies who Latte - free women's networking group for women in business because there's no point being fabulous on your own! We meet on the second Friday of the month at The Horseshoe in Chipping Sodbury from 10.00 - 12.00. Contact: Rebecca writetoreb@googlemail.com n Voices Together. The Old Grammar School. Chipping Sodbury 10-11.30. Liz Martin 07891036145 Shopmobility South Gloucestershire, Yate Library, Yate Shopping Centre The service hires out battery powered scooters and wheelchairs, to help people to retain their independence and to use the facilities of the centre. You can also hire scooters and wheelchairs for longer terms. If you have a S. Glos. Council Diamond card then you can use that on the service. Office is open Tues and Friday 9.30 am - 4 pm, and Thurs and Sat 9.30 am - 2 pm Telephone 01454 868718 or 07999574474 for more information or e-mail shopmobilitysouthglos@ yahoo.com Saturday n Hatherell’s Yard Market, 9am to 4pm. www.facebook.com/ hatherellsyard n Options (now in its 16th

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with the amazing view over Severn Valley. Septemeber 2018 n Want to learn to play bridge? From September 2018 afternoon bridge lessons, aimed at the complete beginner, will begin at Tudor Bridge Club, Chipping Sodbury. Contact Christine May on 07876334921 or christinemay001@ gmail.com for more details

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Young innovators put through their paces A COMPETITION challenging young people to design and make products has brought students from two local schools together to compete for the Young Innovator of the Year title. Held annually at Chipping Sodbury Town Hall the 2018 competition organised by the Rotary Club, tested 55 students from Brimsham Green and Chipping Sodbury Schools, putting them before judges from local organisations including Waitrose, Hanson Quarries and Renishaws. The winners were Stephen Hobbs for Product Design, Aaliyah Wilmott for Senior Product Design, Rochelle Brooks for Textiles and Tilly Crowley for Graphics. George Birnie representing Brimsham Green School was declared the overall Young Innovator of the Year. Organiser Keith Pattison said “Rotary are always happy to support the work and aspirations of young people in the area. Sometimes we do this financially, sometimes with prizes and also by running competitions such as this“. Photo above: Winner of the textile section Rochelle Brooks receives her prize from Rotary President John Berridge

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Yate clean-up hailed a success COMMUNITY volunteers, local residents and staff from McDonalds have collected 30 bags of litter during a clean-up of the area surrounding the Cranleigh Court Road shops. Local residents had raised their concerns about the amount of litter and waste with MP Luke Hall, who help organise the morning of action. McDonald’s Mike Guerin, who owns the restaurant on West Walk in Yate, said: “I was proud to see members of McDonald's staff doing their bit to help clean up Cranleigh Court Road recently. We’ve been doing litter picks in Yate for many years now and will be keeping up our good work this summer. As a business we understand the important role that we play in making the area a better place for everyone”. Mr Hall said: “I know how

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n NEWS OFSTED has told South Gloucestershire Council that progress has been made in some of its services for vulnerable children and young people, but there is more work to do, with some children exposed to risk for too long. The report comes as cabinet members have allocated £767,000 in additional funding to ensure improvements continue. Ofsted was checking the progress of the council’s improvement plan, in its third monitoring visit since Children’s Services were judged to be inadequate in 2017. Amongst the positive changes, it reported that additional staff have been recruited into key roles, such as extra social workers in the Access and Response Team (ART), as well as in locality teams. It found various initiatives underway which showed that “the pace of improvement has started to increase” but said it “now needs

Inspector says more needs to be done for children at risk to be accelerated”. Ofsted also highlighted areas where more progress is needed. It found that sometimes social workers and managers miss opportunities to intervene at the earliest point, and inspectors said they saw children exposed to risk for too long. Some assessments were of variable quality, and a minority of audits of individual children’s cases fail to identify key weaknesses. Councillor Jon Hunt, Cabinet Member responsible for Children and Young People, said: “I am encouraged by the latest findings by Ofsted inspectors, which demonstrate the council is moving in the right direction.” “We recognise there is still a way to go in order to bring all

social work practice to the same consistently high standards that the children we support deserve. To help achieve this goal, a new model of social work practice is being implemented and our staff remain committed to providing the best outcomes for children and their families.” “Ofsted have acknowledged that the foundational work has been done and we will now focus on and accelerate the work to ensure consistently high standards are achieved.” “We need to ensure that those high standards are what all the children we support experience, which is why we will fund and implement the Phase Two Improvement Plan.” Phase two includes plans

to recruit further extra staff in the coming year. It will also establish a lead role to oversee multi-agency working; a pilot project for the council to be more involved in training social workers itself, and management support for a new locality team to improve capacity in frontline services. Councillor Jon Hunt said: “We have made this progress thanks to a tremendous amount of work from our dedicated staff. I want to pay tribute to their efforts. They will have our full support as we deliver more of the same and look forward to receiving a much-improved assessment when Ofsted reinspect.”

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in the area. There was also a road junction and a river for mills and transport. Sodbury was also between the rich farming land of the Severn Vale and the grazing lands of the Cotswold Escarpment. For a planned new town to thrive it needs people. What were the incentives? From the archaeology of the town, there was a planned main street laid out with individual “burgage” plots set up for people to trade at the front of the property and conduct their work at the rear of the building with a long, narrow stretch of land at the back. Financial incentives, regular markets, fairs and a supportive system of government would keep people trading in the town. It is difficult to gauge how rapidly Sodbury new town filled up, there was probably a town of 750 inhabitants by 1327 with surnames suggesting people coming from surrounding areas and counties such as William de Luckington.

In another year of anniversaries, much of the emphasis has focused on the centenary of the First World War armistice. However, people around these parts are rightly highlighting our very own anniversary, the 800th anniversary of the granting of the Market Charter to Chipping Sodbury in 1218. Naturally, Chipping Sodbury will be making the most of this momentous occasion with a weekend of medieval revelry on the 12th and 13th of August, including re-enactments, entertainment, exhibitions and feasting. A new display of Chipping Sodbury century by century will be gracing either Chipping Sodbury or Yate Heritage Centre by the end of August. Chipping Sodbury new town Many people often perceive old medieval towns as growing organically and gradually in contrast to the planned modern new towns of the 20th century. However, Chipping Sodbury was one of several planned new towns in Gloucestershire in the early 13th century. Ironically, the planned modern town of Yate precedes Sodbury by at least 300 years. This was a time of expanding trade and agricultural plenty. Many landowners, such as the Earl of Gloucester, were establishing their own planned new towns. William Crassus, the lord of the manor of Sodbury, was hardly a major player in 1218, but was nevertheless

Church, across the fields confident enough to create his own town of Chipping Sodbury. There were good reasons for doing so. Although there is no

definite evidence of a town before 1218, it is reasonable to suggest there may already have been some meeting point for trading goods

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Classic Car Run is the best yet HUNDREDS of residents watched nearly 200 cars and motorcycles assemble in Chipping Sodbury High Street for the 2018 Classic Car Run. The age of the vehicles spanned almost the whole of the last century. Organised by the Rotary Club of Chipping Sodbury, the event is now in it’s 23rd year, and remains one of the most popular in the annual calendar. People come from as far as Plymouth and South Wales to take part. Co-organiser Mark Benstock said; “This was probably the best event we’ve held. The weather was perfect and about 70 Rotarians and friends helped the day to go smoothly.” First away was Neil McLagan’s Austin Clifton Tourer, made in 1926, followed closely by Steve Sage in a 1927 Donnet G2 Torpedo Lux. The route this year took drivers through some spectacular countryside in South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. The best car of the run was judged to be the 1967 Mark 1 Aston Martin owned by Peter Hickling of Plymouth. The best motorcycle was Michael Williams’ 1956 Norton 99 and the best themed vehicle was the 1967 Volkswagen Camper D86 Vantage, driven by Robert Carr.

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Tribute to man who died in Westerleigh collision THE family of a man who died following a collision on the Westerleigh Road have paid tribute to him. David Jenkins, who was 27 and from South Gloucestershire, was driving an Audi A6 when he was involved in the incident at about 4.15am on Sunday 8 July. His family said: “Beloved son, brother, uncle, godfather and friend to all, he sadly passed on the morning of July 8. He will be sadly missed by all. As a family we ask for privacy and time to grieve. Our thoughts are also with the families of those also affected by this tragedy.” A second person also died in the collision, but hasn’t been named by police.

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n STROUD AUCTION ROOMS TWO Dallmeyer London camera lenses were thrust into the spotlight by eager bidders at Stroud Auction Rooms' July sale. Topping the list of highest selling lots were a Super-Six lens with cap in original box marked 'Dallcoated', which made £7,100, while a Super-Six anagstigmat lens in box sold for £5,800. The lenses were spotted in a seemingly unremarkable mixed lot by eagle-eyed auctioneer Mark Rozelaar The specialist section remained picture perfect with two Hasselblad medium format cameras with Carl Zeiss Planar lenses each selling for £550. The real star of the show was ephemera. A quantity of issues of Londona Oz Magazine made £2,000, while a collection of rock concert related items including handbills, tickets, flyers and drum sticks sold for £1,800 and a large collection of mainly 1960/70s sheet music achieved a respectable £1,100. A collection of Jimi Hendrix posters went under the hammer for £800, as did a David Bowie advertising poster; while a large collection of 1960s magazines including Roxy, Valentine and Boyfriend sold for £750; a collection of Rolling Stones autographs (£600), and a quantity of Beatles and related sheet music (£550). Almost all the lots in the specialist stamp section sold and stamp expert David Lord noted a strong demand across the board. Individual country sections proved popular with albums from China realising £500; Switzerland £320 and France £280. Machin

collections remain sought-after with two achieving £600 and £380. An interesting highlight were four stockbooks of early European and South American stamps, including many potentially rare stamps, which achieved prices ranging from £700-£300. David is now accepting entries for the next stamp sale in October. Retro furniture is in demand and an Ercol Giraffe light elm room divider sold for £600; but good quality traditional items still make the money and an 18th/19thC oak four plank refectory table, a 19thC carved oak cherub holding a platter on square carved base and a 19thC Coalbrookdale cast iron fern design garden bench each sold for £550. However, the emphasis is on quality and condition. There was a lot of interest in a c1950 American VMC Vendorlator refrigerator vending machine with 'Drink Coca-Cola, Delicious and Refreshing' decal above a lever operated mechanism, which eventually sold for £800. The next auction will be on August 8, 9 and 10 when weapons, militaria, sporting, taxidermy, toys and Asian art will be among the specialist sections. There is already much interest in 500-plus lots of uniforms and accessories, belonging to an ancient family and dating from the early 19th century. The collection, which ranges from full dress uniforms to military hats, belts and buttons, had been lying untouched in trunks for more than 150 years. Also consigned are over 500 lots of toys including some immaculate boxed Dinky/Corgi toys and a Mercedes child's car, which was discovered in a barn. Viewing will be on Tuesday, August 7 (10am-7pm and from 9am on sale days). For more information about buying or selling with Stroud Auction Rooms ring 01453 873800, email info@ stroudauctions. com or visit the website www. stroudauctions. co.uk.

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School photographers snap up prizes A PHOTOGRAPHY competition for A-level students has been hailed a success by the judges who said that the standard of entry was the best ever. The event, sponsored annually by the Rotary Club of Chipping Sodbury, featured eight students from Chipping Sodbury Sixth Form photography group who, accompanied by Head

of Sixth form Gillian Hilleard, presented their images to a panel of experts. Casting an expert eye on the results were international photographic judge Betty Billingham, and local commercial photographer Rich McDonough. They were joined by Rotarians Richard Little and Doug Lodge.

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Burning Flowers Ellen Bush’s winning picture

Rich McDonough said: “The event enabled the students to exhibit their work and to have it examined and apprised by professional photographers. I have judged similar competitions previously but the standard this year surpassed anything that went before.’

The winner, with her picture of burning flowers, was Ellen Bush. Second prize went to Matt Bailey for his picture of melting ice droplets. Beth Goodchild’s picture of a perfectly lit skull was highly commended and Owen Ladip’s picture of two girls in the sea at sunset was commended.

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n NEWS DOZENS of families have taken part in bike rides on the final day of Chipping Sodbury’s Summer Festival, which overlapped with National Bike Week. They were organised by Yate and Sodbury District University of the Third Age. Riders clocked up 750 miles between them, with the U3A Cycling Group completing a 12 mile family ride, incorporating a word search quiz and prizes. There was also a more challenging 25 mile rural ride for adults and children. Ride on Cycles provided a free “Doctor Bike” service for any cyclist whose bike needed a quick MOT. The event was gate crashed by Radio Bristol’s Clueless team. Presented by Richard Lewis, the programme works its way around the area on Sunday mornings. Both rides finished at the Old Grammar School for refreshments and a completion certificate. Photo courtesy: Liz Pattison

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Review could see Yate Minor Injuries Unit upgraded AN NHS review of urgent care provision could see Yate’s MIU upgraded to an Urgent Treatment Centre with a wider range of services. South Gloucestershire’s Clinical Commissioning Group is currently examining how urgent care is delivered across the area. It’s hoped that Yate Minor Injuries Unit could offer a full walk in service for minor ailments as well as minor injuries. Lib Dem Heath Spokesperson, Cllr Sue Hope, said: “I asked the CCG’s South Gloucestershire Director, David Jarrett, whether Yate Heath Centre was in line to be upgraded to an Urgent Treatment Centre. His response was that local health managers are currently considering locations but that no decisions have yet been made. We will continue to lobby for Yate to be upgraded.”

Eastwood Park unveils new hospitality suite A NEW Garden Suite catering for up to 180 guests is to open at Eastwood Park this summer. The entertaining space, with glass doors that allow guests to spill out on to the gardens, gives guests the chance to experience views of the flowers, lawns and tree-lined avenues. Mary Lonican, Venue Sales Manager, added: “We’re already delighted with the reaction we’ve been receiving and are looking forward to hosting and creating many special occasions for our guests during the coming months.”

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Planning changes approved despite calls for public consultation CHANGES to the planning system have been approved which will see all council planning meetings held in Kingswood. However, in a concession to those opposed to stopping meetings in Thornbury, the council will be able to choose to hold a meeting in a specific area. A council spokesman said: “It is planned that these meetings will usually take place in the council offices in Kingswood, but there is a clear commitment that when appropriate, meetings can be held elsewhere, in other parts of the district, based on the matters to be decided. Guidance on the type of circumstances when these arrangements will be used, will be provided as part of a suite of updated advice which will be published before the new

arrangements come into effect.” The changes also mean that members of the public will need to attend committee to make the case for a site visit. However, at this point they will be able to explain the issues which they would like to be considered. The committee will decide whether a visit is required. If approval is given, members of the public will no longer be able to speak at the site visit or ask questions, this will be up to local ward, town or parish councillors. Liberal Democrat leader, Claire Young, said: “It changes how the public interacts with the planning system and with no consultation with the public whatsoever.” At the full cabinet meeting The Liberal Democrat group

proposed an amendment - that the public should be consulted on the plans for 12 weeks. It fell due to Conservative opposition. Dodington Councillor Tony Davis said: “All we are saying is ‘give the public a say.’ You were elected by local residents to represent their interests, not simply to blindly vote the way you are told by your leader. If you vote these changes through without consulting the public, your credibility with residents on planning issues will be out the window for good.” Under the new system the East and West Development Control committees will end. The most straightforward applications, such as noncontroversial home extensions, will go direct to officers. There will be two committees

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Road closures on offer as part of children’s play initiative A NEW pilot scheme has been opened up to people who’d like to hold a children’s play session in their street. The scheme enables people to have their road temporarily shut to create a safe place to play. It’s hoped it will make residential areas in South Gloucestershire more family friendly, help people to get to know their neighbours, and encourage physical activity. Cabinet Member for Public Health Cllr Erica Williams said: “Residents have said they would like to see street play schemes come to the area, so we are delighted to be able to launch this pilot, with funding from South Gloucestershire Council’s Public Health department.” “Research has found that street play schemes such as this can help reduce social isolation and lessen health inequalities

across the population. They also provide a really fun way for people to meet their neighbours whilst their children get some exercise, and hopefully help to develop stronger communities.” Applications need to be submitted by 13 August 2018 for Play Street sessions which would be held between 10 September and 31 December 2018. They can last for up to two hours, but they must be no more than once a week, in daylight, and after school. Some streets will be unsuitable, such as those which have high levels of traffic, which are on a bus route, or have scheduled road works. They will be required to consult with businesses and neighbours before approval can be given. For more information, visit www.southglos.gov.uk/ playstreets

People urged to give their views on talking therapies LOCAL residents are being asked for their views on the provision of talking therapies, so that the Clinical Commissioning Group, which covers Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, (BNSSG CCG) can choose a new provider for its mental health programme. There is currently a rise in the number of people with mental health problems in the area, as there is across the UK. The CCG provides services under an initiative called ‘Improving Access to Psychological Therapies’ (IAPT), which aims to make sure that patients experiencing common mental health problems such as anxiety or depression can access treatment via their GP. A new provider of IAPT is to be appointed, and to make sure the services meet people’s needs, the CCG is asking for views on the detailed specification. This has now been made available following an earlier public consultation with several hundred people. Dr David Soodeen, Clinical Lead for Mental Health at BNSSG CCG said “IAPT is an excellent service which has helped thousands of people since its introduction in 2008.” “It was part of an extremely successful consultation process earlier this year, which received very good responses.” “This is an opportunity for members of the public to see their feedback put into action, helping us to continue shaping better mental health services for residents of Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.” You can find the full service specification document, along with a link to the survey on the ‘Get Involved’ page of the CCG website by going to https://bnssgccg.nhs.uk/get-involved/ The consultation is open until Monday 27 August 2018.

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n PETERS VISION A PATIENT of mine came to see me this week for an extended eye exam clearly with a question in mind. After exchanging our pleasantries they said boldly ‘you’re an optimist aren't you’. Well I thought, you know me well! Perhaps it’s the positive approach and enjoyment I bring to caring for our patients I wondered, or is it the investments and advancements we are making with our practices at a time when some are sadly taking the opposite view of life on the high street. Actually what they had meant to ask was you’re an Optometrist aren’t you? Ah well I thought as we laughed about the name confusion. Perhaps if I just used the job title Ophthalmic Optician life would be more straightforward, after all when my family started out in the 1930s we were among the first opticians to become Ophthalmic Opticians - qualified specialists. It set me thinking, names are so much more than just a way to refer to a person or an object. Take our spectacle lenses for example, I considered the names for our lens range for perhaps longer than one ought to. At the end I think you

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An optimistic optometrist can see what I’m trying to achieve - straight forward communication of just what the lens will do for you. Take for example our Horizon lens - a single focus lens that lets you see further and more clearly than regular single vision lenses. Or you can choose a Brunel All Vision lens (no prizes for guessing who this is named after). These spectacle lenses are bespoke engineered to give you the most natural clear vision across a range of distances from far to close, try a pair and you’ll see what I mean. I have also considered the names of our eye appointments; an extended eye exam is just that - thorough and in-depth eye care. If you have a sore, dry, watery, red or itchy eye then it’s the Front of the Eye Clinic for you. If you have flashes, floaters, blur or distortion in your vision then its the Back of the Eye Clinic. I will admit though that as I can see such a wide range of unusual conditions I also have a

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Hand crafted poppies will create centenary displays PEOPLE in Chipping Sodbury and Old Sodbury are being asked to knit and crochet poppies to help mark the centenary of the end of the Great War. The poppies will be used to create displays on the war memorial in Chipping Sodbury, outside all the churches and at the Millennium Garden on the Ridings. Jane Lund of Sodbury in Bloom said: “The aim was to bring together organisations, groups and individuals to make this a real community project and it seems to be working.” “We have contacted a number of groups who are now involved but if you or your group would like to join in you can download the patterns from the Sodbury in Bloom page on the ‘My Sodbury’ website or collect them from the library.” The poppies will be collected in September and the displays will be in place for the month of November 2018. Wool and patterns can also be found at Koala Kreations in Hatherells Yard and poppies can be returned there or to the library. For further information please contact Jane Lund at janelund7@ hotmail.co.uk

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Herb garden open to visitors ONE of the best known gardeners in the region is opening her garden to visitors as part of a national scheme. Jekka McVicar, a Vice President of the Royal Horticultural Society, is opening up Jekka’s Herbetum as part of the NGS Open Garden scheme. Jekka has been designing, growing and creating herb

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A Centre for All The MS Centre in South Gloucestershire is a sanctuary to many offering friendship alongside a range of life -enhancing therapies… Whether they’re helping patients retain their independence, healing injuries or simply staying positive about the future, the MS Centre at Bradley Stoke offers its visitors a place to feel welcome and supported. Originally set up in Nailsea in 1995, the charity moved to its new purpose-built home in Bradley Stoke in 2012. Having outgrown their previous space, the new centre enabled the team to offer a broader range of services. Its aspiration is to provide a comprehensive range of therapies, services, information and support for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis and other conditions. By doing so the team can help individuals remain fit, active and mobile for as long as possible. Multiple Sclerosis is a neurological condition that affects the nerves. It's caused when the immune system isn’t working properly. Symptoms can be different for everyone and can affect many different parts of the body. Events and community officer, Sarah Vincent explained how the staff at the centre hope to help as many people as possible. “It’s the only centre of its kind in Bristol and we help people from right across the city and as far as Weston-SuperMare. We ask those wanting to use our services for a contribution and make a recommendation for the cost; some pay full price, some pay more, but others can’t afford the full cost and we treat them as well. Thankfully, the balance means we can help people whatever their financial situation.” The centre is home to a state of the art physiotherapy gym, oxygen therapy suite and a variety of individual treatment rooms, housing the wide range of treatments and clinics on offer. These also include counselling, massage and chiropody. Dr Janet Willis, a centre user from Congresbury, said: “This

facility has been very helpful over the years. I go once a week for oxygen therapy, physiotherapy and regularly meet up with other centre users and their carers.” There is also a café area, providing a relaxing space to sit with a hot drink and chat with friends. “Some people come for their treatment, but then stay for the whole day. It’s a great ways to meet new people, and have a chat about MS or life in general. There’s a monthly group session, Chatterbox, which is open to all of our members, but of course we don’t just restrict this to monthly sessions. We always suggest you stay for a drink and a biscuit before or after a therapy, to get to know other people in the same position. In many ways, this can be just as beneficial as the therapies,” said Sarah. If getting to the centre is a concern for some, then thankfully Green Community Travel (GCT) can help with that issue. GCT provides Ring & Ride, User Group, Youth Partnership and Voluntary Car Scheme services. They travel throughout South Gloucestershire but popular destinations include Badminton, Horton, Coalpit Heath, Codrington, Dodington, Frampton Cotterell, Frenchay, Hambrook, Hawkesbury Upton, Iron Acton, Latteridge, Rangeworthy, Wickwar, Sodbury, Westerleigh, Winterbourne and Yate. Transport must be booked at least one day before you travel. Transport is available every day, except on Bank Holidays. The centre is run without NHS or government funding and is solely reliant on donations and corporate support from businesses. It costs almost £400,000 to keep the facility open for members, who’re offered the services at a discounted rate. It’s not just those with MS or neurological conditions who use the centre and realise its benefits. The oxygen chamber can also help with pain management, as well as improving the healing process. Many sports players and athletes also visit to speed up their recovery from injury. Marcus Trescothick is the captain of Somerset County Cricket Club, he said: “I first used the oxygen chamber to heal a broken thumb and believe it resulted in a

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return to action a week or ten days earlier than would have otherwise been the case.” Although financial donations are essential to keeping the centre open, the support of volunteers is also of huge benefit. Several local businesses have offered staff to lend a hand in a variety of ways including gardening, which saves the charity employing gardeners to carry out the work. For more information on the MS Centre call 01454 201 686, email info@ mstherapybristol.org.uk or visit the website: www.mstherapybristol. org.uk Green Community Travel can be contacted by phone on 01454 228706, email: admin@ greencommunitytravel.co.uk or by

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n THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

All work and no play

Reverend Paul Harding, Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church

THE summer holidays have arrived and hopefully the weather will remain good and the children will be able to relax, play with their friends and do things they enjoy doing. They, and their teachers, will return to school in September refreshed and ready to start a new academic year. I myself am putting the final pieces together for my solo motorcycle trip to the highlands of Scotland. I look forward to my breaks, not because I dislike my job, far from it, but we all need a holiday every now and then. The occasional break enables us to maintain a healthy balance between work and rest. In fact,

God has designed us that way. The Ten Commandments, which God gave us to establish a moral basis and healthy rhythm for our lives, include a commandment about a weekly day of rest. “Observe the Sabbath day, and keep it holy. Work six days and do everything you need to do. But the seventh day is a Sabbath to God, your God. Don’t do any work. Therefore, God blessed the Sabbath day; He set it apart as a holy day.” All of us, whether we are religious or not, need and benefit from regular times of rest. The proverb “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” is true. When we don’t have

times of rest and recreation we do become bored and boring people. Today the pressures of life and work make regularly taking a particular day off almost impossible and when we do, it seems like we have a hundred things to do and none of them are rest! For some people that might be a Sunday, for others, myself included, Sunday is a day of work, so we will need to find another day to rest up. However, if we are to remain healthy in body and mind, somehow, we do need to work at regularly finding some space to take a time out, you might even find yourself spending some of that time with God.

n NEWS North Bristol NHS Trust meeting NORTH Bristol NHS Trust is holding its annual meeting on Thursday, 2 August and is encouraging people to come along. The meeting is being held in the Learning & Research building at Southmead Hospital at 5pm. There will also be stalls and information, including some of our NHS 70 memorabilia exhibits, set up from 4.15pm. The main session will be a chance to hear from the chief executive, deputy director of finance and our new chair. To register to attend the Annual Public Meeting and to submit a question in advance please email Trust. Secretary@nbt.nhs.uk

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Welcome news for cyclists WORK to make cycling safer between Downend and Yate is set to be carried out in the next six months. South Gloucestershire Council has proposed a series of improvements to the Yate Spur, a route linking the Bristol and Bath Railway Path to Yate. The plans include providing new marked cycle lanes and warning signs on roads in the Westerleigh area to make cycling safer on sections of the route which do not run on off-road paths. At present cyclists who leave the Bristol to Bath path at Mangotsfield station can travel from Emersons Green to just south of Westerleigh on off-road paths. But the route then moves on to busy Westerleigh Road, before moving onto Broad Lane and then back onto Westerleigh Road in the middle of the village. The council is planning to put bike warning signs at the roadside and further markings on the road in Westerleigh, as well as adding bike lanes and removing the centre lines from Shire Way in Yate, which is linked to the route via Besom Lane. The plans were put out to consultation during July and, subject to any modifications as

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a result of public comments, the council intends to make the changes by March next year. It is also looking at a possible future spur route which would link to the Rodford Way/ Westerleigh Road roundabout in Yate, from where cyclists could use the town’s “road to nowhere” to reach the railway station. A South Gloucestershire Council spokesman said: “We want to provide and improve cycling infrastructure in South Gloucestershire, so that individuals and families can enjoy the health and environmental benefits. “The next phase of work

we want to do is add to the Yate Spur of the Bristol and Bath Railway Path cycle route, particularly in some places where the route takes cyclists close to traffic on the roads, because feeling and being safe is vital to make cycling enjoyable, but also a real alternative to taking the car for some journeys. “We have been listening to local residents and users of the path through consultation and we have plans to improve signage and safety for cyclists at points of Westerleigh Road in Westerleigh and Shire Way in Dodington.”

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Leah rules the kitchen in young chef challenge

IT might have been hot outside, but temperatures have been rising in the kitchen for Year 9 students at Brimsham Green School. They have been involved in the annual Rotary Young Chef challenge, with Leah Walker triumphing by the end of the day. The competition required the young chefs to prepare and plate two high-quality dishes including a main course and dessert in 105 minutes. The contestants were required to discuss with judge Sam Wells, from Hobbs House Bakery, how the ingredients they’d used meet the Eatwell Guide. The Eatwell Guide issued by the Government divides the foods we eat and drink into 5 main food groups and shows how much should come from each to achieve a

healthy, balanced diet Leah’s entry of Moroccan chicken with vegetables followed by lemon cheesecake clearly impressed the judges. Four other cash prizes were awarded, and participation certificates were given to all the students. Photo right: shows Leah Walker receiving her prize from Sam Wells Picture below: shows Leah’s winning entry

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n MOTORING

A guide to pre-owned cars with Richard Cooke

Second hand Style A look at everyday cars on the cusp of becoming modern classics Vauxhall Mokka 1.4T 2012 present: Plenty more fish in the sea I take no pleasure in kicking a car maker when they’re down, and Vauxhall are certainly that at the moment. Last year General Motors cast the company aside like they have done with so many others (remember SAAB?), and it won’t be long before they become little more than badgeengineered products of their new owner Peugeot. Vauxhall had been unprofitable for years, and needed to offer deep discounts to shift enough cars to keep their production lines busy. You don’t have to be a motoring expert to understand why they needed a discount in the first place – I’ve tried and failed to think of the

last Vauxhall that got me really excited. I quite like the ‘Adam’ supermini, but I’d never actually buy one. The police loved the 1990s Omega, which offered honest value for money I suppose. And the genuinely interesting Monaro and VXR8 don’t count due to being Australian imports. So I give up. I really can’t think of a single reason why anyone would walk into a Vauxhall dealer today and say ‘Yes, I’ll have one of your new cars please’. Over all the other more interesting, cheaper or better built motors on offer elsewhere? Buying a used Vauxhall however is slightly less bonkers, given that they depreciate at warp speed, and so to this month’s test car – the odd looking and bafflingly named Mokka. The Mokka was launched in 2012, and is the result of what happens if you stick an air pump up the exhaust of a Corsa. Vauxhall call it a ‘Crossover SUV’, I call it a Corsa on stilts. There’s no more

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of fuel. I managed 35mpg, so that thirst plus a puny 50 litre fuel tank means a range of about 380 miles. So far so ordinary. And then the warning noises started. The Mokka has many, many parking sensors and a useful reversing camera. It has sensors to detect the slightest perceived motoring indiscretion, and it has sensors that detect some things that as far as I could work out don’t even exist – this car started bonging and almost never stopped. It drove me crazy, and that is dangerous because it distracted me from the job at hand, namely of driving. Maybe the bongs are there to wake a bored driver up, or to endlessly remind you of your folly in buying a Mokka in the first place. Probably both. The sad fact is that ever since the Americans bought Vauxhall in 1925 and forced them to lurch down-market their cars have been bland. During the 1990s it felt as if their sales battle with Ford was more a race to the bottom. I applaud budget motoring in all forms, but Vauxhall under GM were guilty of producing lowestcommon-denominator cars for far too long. Maybe the French will start to change that, but if you want a used Vauxhall buy a Corsa over a Mokka and save some money. With so much choice on the used market though, you owe it to yourself to look elsewhere. Vauxhall Mokka 1.4T, what to pay: From £7k Next month: The POTUS mobile

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n NEWS YATE councillors are calling for action over housing management fees being levied for communal spaces that are fenced off. The comments come after it was revealed that residents of the Autumn Brook housing development in Yate were unable to access communal areas despite paying management fees. The situation was highlighted to South Gloucestershire Council by Councillors Mike Drew and John Davis, who called for regulations to be strengthened. Cllr Drew said: “Management companies are frequently set up by housing developers to maintain open spaces and play areas. Residents moving into new developments are then required to pay these companies indefinite management fees for their services.” “But here in Yate residents already pay a parish council precept to have green spaces maintained, meaning that some residents are effectively being doubled-charged.” “In some cases, the management companies are not even performing the tasks they are charging for. Until recently, residents of Autumn Brooks in Yate were being forced to pay management fees for communal spaces that were fenced off and inaccessible." “This is patently unfair, and Yate Town Council would like the power to take over the maintenance of green spaces from management companies, in order to save residents money and make sure maintenance work is up to standard. We’re calling upon the Government to make this possible for all new developments.” The Liberal Democrat Councillors put forward a motion to address the situation, which after a few minor amendments, was unanimously approved. Cllr Davis said: “We’ve found that management companies frequently abuse their position by treating residents as cash cows. They can charge residents

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as much as £50 a month in some cases. Residents have no choice but to pay up or move out." “The situation could be improved by making sure that these companies are properly regulated, and that representatives of local residents are given places on the company boards to speak up for householders.” Now the council is calling on the government to enable local authorities to impose conditions on management companies; to ensure they are properly regulated with local residents on their boards, and to ensure that the fees they charge are proportionate. David Bond, Technical Director of Barrett Homes, the company that built Autumn Brook, said: " Service charges are required to be paid in advance, and handover of management area is due to take place during the current service charge year. If at the end of the service charge year, expenditure across the whole budget is below the budgeted amount, this is credited against the future service charges and may result in a reduction.

Purchasers were informed of the management fee relating to the public open space when they bought their properties and these managed area plans were set at the outset of the development. The Local Council is not due

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TV stars hold valuation event in Chipping Sodbury WESSEX Auction Rooms are delighted to be holding their first valuation event at The Portcullis Hotel in Chipping Sodbury on Monday August 6th from 10am – 2pm. Bargain Hunt expert Tim Weeks and Street Auction presenter Izzie Balmer will be on hand to provide free valuations and advice throughout the day. Have you always wondered if that old ceramic dish is worth anything? Inherited Grannie’s jewellery but it’s not really your style? Got a stash of toys in the attic that your grown-up kids no longer want? Fed up of polishing the silver all the time? Have you always wanted to enter your items into an auction but don’t really know where to start or what to do? Wessex Auction Rooms have come to your rescue and are here to help. Don’t worry if you don’t think your item is old enough or valuable enough because Wessex sell a whole range of items from modern twentieth century to those that we all traditionally think of as antiques. So whether you have been thinking of selling that item you’ve always saved for a rainy day, or if you’d like us to rummage through a box of assorted items, or assess your inherited treasures, Tim, Izzie & the team will be on hand to provide you with their current auction value. There is no obligation to enter your items into auction, it’s a free valuation. But

if you do want to sell your items, you can leave them with Tim and Izzie who will advise you on the most suitable auction for them to be entered. Wessex Auction Rooms Antique, Collectables and Furniture auctions are held fortnightly and there are also regular specialist auctions for Toys, Jewellery, Silver, Watches, Coins, Music & Vinyl, Guitars, Stamps, and 20th Century Decorative Arts. Some of the highlights from a recent valuation event include a small group of medals to include Polish examples that sold for £2200, a small bronze sculpture that valuers identified as being attributed to Michael Ayrton selling for £3400, a copy of The Beatles ‘White Album’ which was amongst a group of LP’s and sold for £1700, and a small collection of lead soldiers that sold in the specialist Toy Collector’s auction for £1400! “With all the antique programmes on the TV these days we’re clearly one very interested nation” observes Izzie Balmer, Auctioneer and Head Valuer “… but time and again we hear from our first-time clients that they’re too scared or embarrassed to bring their items to us. Please don’t be! It’s a very simple process, it’s great fun and has the added bonus that you make some money. You never know, you could be sitting on a fortune and it could be on the one item you were about to take to the

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n RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Summer Sizzler

WELL what a cracker this summer has been. Soaring temperatures with excitement and surprises at the World Cup and Wimbledon. Everyone has been trying to keep cool, so my recipe is a homemade frozen yogurt dessert. Big on flavour, easy on effort. The good thing is you don’t need an ice cream maker. But you do need to start it the day before you need it to allow for freezing and beating.

Exotic Fruit Frozen Yogurt Dessert Ann Murray is from the Cooking4 Cookery School based in Chipping Sodbury. She’s teamed up with Yate & Sodbury Voice to pass on her wealth of experience in the kitchen.

Makes about 1 ½ litres

Ingredients: • 2 X 450g tubs of exotic yogurt e.g. Onken Mango, Papaya and Passion Fruit Yogurt or Rachel’s Peach and Passion Fruit Yogurt (The low fat ones are fine.) • 125g homemade or good quality lemon, orange or passion fruit curd • 1 ripe mango

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•4 passion fruits, halved with inners scooped out •2 5g pistachio nuts, chopped Here’s what you do: You will need an appropriate container to go into the freezer, plastic or china with a lid or use cling film to cover. Shallow containers freeze quicker and it needs to hold about 1½ litres (2 ½ pints) Alternatively, you can use individual containers as in my picture. 1. First turn your freezer to FAST FREEZE. 2. Then put the fruit and yogurt into a food processor and blitz to pulp the fruit and combine. Don’t go mad, we still want a bit of texture! If you don’t have a food processor, stick blender or liquidiser to do this, then simply chop up the fruit with a sharp knife and combine with the yogurt in a bowl. 3. Pour into a shallow container suitable for freezing. 4. Cover and freeze until semifrozen. (There should be ice crystals round the edges.) 5. R eturn to the processor and blitz until it is liquid again. 6. Return to the container and

freeze again. Do this twice more at about 2 hourly intervals if you have the time, do at least one more time. 7. When you have blitzed it for the last time, ripple through the curd and the chopped nuts, keeping back a couple of dessert spoonful’s of nuts to sprinkle later. 8. Line the container/s you have decided to use with cling film (to make getting them out easier). Make sure you leave some cling film overhanging. 9. Pour the mixture into the container/s. Cover with the overhanging cling film. 10. Freeze overnight. 11. Unlike commercial ice creams, this freezes very solidly. So, take container out of the freezer about half an hour before you wish to serve and leave to “come to” in the fridge. 12. Using the cling film to help you, lift the dessert/s out of their container/s 13. Serve on individual plates and sprinkle with the reserved nuts. 14. Serve with slices of fresh mango, pineapple, passion fruit or papaya with a squeeze of lime

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n COMMUNITY NEWS Chipping Sodbury WI We all love a good story and the WI members and visitors were entertained by Elaine Miles by her own short stories, Elaine was originally booked in March but the Beast from the East put a stop to the evening meeting taking place. It was well worth the wait as the stories were a mixture of her own experiences and fiction and the description of her sons going to university will be the same for many families in a few weeks’ time. How many mothers leave their young adults in their new rooms drive away only to pull out the tissues and have a good cry? Having the ability to see to read our own preferred literature is so important. This ability has been brought about by surgical intervention for many of us. In 1952 the WI joined a campaign to

educate the British public about corneal grafting – an eye surgery technique that had been possible since 1905 but was still not permissible in the UK. The Corneal Grafting Act in 1952 laid the foundation for the 1961 Human Tissue Act and the wide acceptance of organ donation among the public and within the law. Today, around one in three people are on the NHS Organ Donor Register. The WI will continue to fight for public issues, which continue to change the lives of all. There is no official August meeting but the members meet for a social evening. The next official meeting will be on 6 September with a schedule speaker talking about Windsor Castle. This will be held at 7.30pm at Chipping Sodbury Town Hall. If you wish to

come along please do so and we will make sure that you will not be a stranger for long. Further information can be found on the WI web site www. thewi.org.uk Chipping Sodbury (Morning) WI The number of ladies attending our WI is, to everyone’s delight, increasing which is wonderful and everyone is made very welcome. Although our Institute has its serious side it is also a lovely place to make new friends and try new things and have fun. Coming up, we have a visit to Acton Court with lunch in the pub beforehand, our regular quarterly craft afternoon, proposed AGM Autumn Lunch, Coffee and Cake morning in August and lots more. Our book club is flourishing, our skittles team is evolving and our

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entry for the Horton Show will be stunning. After Coffee we welcomed our Speaker Steve Price to our meeting. Steve is a long distance swimmer and the first man to swim across the Bristol, English and Irish Channels. We were kept thoroughly entertained as we heard how Steve battled with the elements, jellyfish and supertankers to complete his landmark swims. We do not have a meeting in August but everyone is welcome at our Coffee and Cake morning on 21 August 2018 at 10.00 am. at the Old Grammar School. Our next meeting will be on 18 September 2018 at 10.00 m at the Old Grammar School; please come along and join us you will have a really great morning and will be made very welcome.

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Pushing for progress on the Yate half-hourly train to Bristol Luke Hall MP writes for Yate & Sodbury Voice

As a Yate resident, and the first local MP to live in Yate, I am delighted that our campaign for better transport and rail services is making progress towards the introduction of a half-hourly train service to Bristol from Yate train station. The improved train service from Yate could be provided as part of an extension of the existing service that currently terminates at Bristol Parkway, and would mean great news for the many local residents, commuters and train users currently travelling to and from the Bristol area, who could then rely on two trains per hour in the future. The plans to improve train infrastructure and services to Yate form part of the “MetroWest Phase 2” project, which aims to develop

better train services for the wider Bristol area and West of England region. Subsequent Phases may also add further stations to the network. I am very pleased to see that thanks to the local community’s support of my “Get Yate Moving!” campaign, progress is now being made on these plans, and we will continue to push for the services to be introduced before their current start date of May 2021. The news of these upgrades comes as at a time when we have also been able to secure further investments in the local area from Great Western Railway, along with more trains and carriages for our region, which will increase service reliability for local residents.

These improvements, along with the installation of new shelters for the ticket kiosk and machines at Yate railway station carried out at the start of the year, will help to improve residents experience of our local rail facilities. I will continue to raise the issue of much-needed train service improvements with Government Ministers and Great Western Railway, and will press them to make the half-hourly train service a reality as soon as possible. Along with local residents, we will continue to make the case for better train availability and reliability for our town and keep the pressure on the relevant authorities locally to finalise the negotiations.

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Council sets deadline for ban on disposable plastics SOUTH Gloucestershire Council is to ban disposable cups and plastic cutlery at its catering facilities by the end of the year. At a cabinet meeting in July, councillors agreed to find alternatives, such as reusable cups and wooden cutlery. The move follows a successful motion by Lib Dem councillors Claire Young and Mike Drew earlier this year, which required the Cabinet to take action. But at the time, a Conservative amendment to the motion ensured that no deadline was set. Following the July decision, Lib Dem Leader, Cllr Claire Young, said: “We welcome the fact that our motion received cross-party support and that the administration

Issue 41 (July 2018, p.12) of the Yate & Sodbury Voice contained an article describing how Barnardo’s Breastfeeding Peer Support Project had been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award that can be given to volunteer groups in the UK, and was given in recognition of the emotional and practical support that hundreds of women and their families receive every year at breastfeeding support groups. Unfortunately, the July article stated that the Yate group is called Great Friends, and is held on a Thursday. Instead, the group is actually called Breast Friends, and is held on a Tuesday. It takes place at the Yate Children’s Centre on Cranleigh Court Road, between 1130-1300. We would like to reach as many women as possible who might benefit from the group - please do come along! We welcome and support any mothers who are giving their children any amount of breast milk, via any method. We often support mums of newborns, who are trying to establish a breastfeeding relationship, but we are also here for mums with older babies and toddlers. A recent survey of mums attending the Yate Breast Friends group highlighted how friendly both the peer supporters and other mums were at the group. With best wishes,

say that they will implement these changes by the end of the year, as we proposed.” She continued: “South Gloucestershire will now become one of the first authorities in the country to take this step.” Lib Dem councillor (Yate North) Mike Drew said: “The administration expects residents to reduce waste, with the introduction of smaller bins, so it’s only right that they practice what they preach.” Council Leader Toby Savage has said he would like to set an example by making the council a single use plastic ‘free zone’.

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10k race started by local running legend BRISTOL’S greatest long-distance runner, Nick Rose, sounded the horn to start this year’s Thornbury 10k which was another sold out race from the organisers at Thornbury Running Club. The undulating course along country lanes featured the testing climb over Sundayshill Lane at the mid-way point, before heading back to the finish at Thornbury Rugby Club through Rockhampton village. Maciej Bialogonski maintained Bristol & West AC’s stranglehold on the men’s race by winning in a time of 34:02 mins with a winning margin of almost 4 mins. The women’s race was won by Westbury Harrier’s Sophie Voller in 40:48 mins. Thornbury’s Dylan Roberts continued his run of good form by finishing 4th overall in a field of 316 runners in 38:40 mins. Taryn Roberts (Dylan’s sister) was also near the top of the race, finishing in 3rd place in the women’s field and 19th overall. Laura Orna was one place behind Taryn in 4th place and 29th overall in 44:47 mins.

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n SPORT YATE & District Athletic Club are celebrating after a successful time at the English Schools Championship. The club had ten young athletes selected to represent Avon, Gloucestershire or Wiltshire and three achieved medals. The Championships, held this year in Birmingham, is

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Medals for Yate athletes at schools championships the highlight of many athletes’ season, and by some measures it is the largest track and field meeting in the world with medals highly prized by all. All athletics clubs depend on their coaches and the Yate club is lucky to have several excellent people looking after their youngsters. The four coaches whose athletes competed in Birmingham are worthy of particular notice. Jeremy Dale coaches high jump, and two of the three high jumpers representing their counties came home with medals. Fiona Barkley jumped in the Junior Girls category, representing Gloucestershire. She conducted herself on the biggest stage she will ever have encountered with admirable

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aplomb and came away with a silver medal. Her final jump of 1.64m equalled her personal best and is a club record. Luke Ball was also experiencing English Schools for the first time and jumped in the Junior Boys age group. The competition was keen with nine or ten boys still clear as the bar approached Luke’s personal best, with a boy from London seemingly clearing the bar with alarming ease. 1.84 metres is higher than Luke’s previous best but he cleared it on his third attempt. After a ‘count-back’, which takes into consideration the number of failed attempts throughout the competition, Luke was awarded a bronze medal. Matt Spicer’s hammer throwers have made names for themselves across the Midlands and here they came up against the rest of the country. Toby Conibear, in the Inter Boys age group, was a picture of concentration as the big group of boys competed around him. New to this age group and competing against boys at least a year older than him, he produced a personal best of 57.22m, a fine achievement which promises well for next year. James Viner and Owen Merrett, who both competed for Wiltshire, have pushed each other all season. This time it was Owen who prevailed taking the bronze medal with a throw of 46.60m. James threw a personal best of 44.63, which was good enough for fifth place. Sandra Woodman, the club’s sprints coach, had five athletes selected including four members of Yate & District. For three of them, Max Elliott, Isaac Cory and Nathaniel Mitchell, the experience of the biggest competition of their careers so far was its own reward. Isaac and Nathaniel both posted personal best times – Isaac clocked 23.00 secs in the 200m, and Nathaniel 51.55 secs in the 400m. The fourth Yate athlete, Dan Brooks, got into the final of the Senior Boys 100m with a good time of 10.95 secs, only tenths of

Owen and James a second off his personal best. In the final he couldn’t quite match that but was good enough for fifth place. Hannah Hobbs, running in the Senior Girls 3000m, forced her way in to fifth position. Her time of 9:53.57 was close to her personal best, delighting her coach Pat Gallagher. Meanwhile, in Cardiff, David Thomas was competing in the Senior Welsh Championships, even though he is still only under-20. He too achieved a personal best jump of 1.88m, which proved enough for fourth place.

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ST Nicks Football Club in Chipping Sodbury is looking for new players for the forthcoming season. The club, which was established in 1975, runs 11 league teams and two development squads involving players from under 7 to under 15. It’s particularly looking for new players for the under 15 girls’ team; the girls development squad and the new under 10’s teams. Teams play on Saturdays and Sundays at the Ridings Playing Fields. For further information visit www.stnicsfc.co.uk

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Yate Town manager, Paul Britton, Chris Patten, director of Orchard Computer Services and Lawrence Wortman, club director ORCHARD Computer Services has signed a deal to extend it’s main sponsorship of Yate Town into its fourth consecutive year. Lawrence Wortman, Operations Director at Yate

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Yate show pre-season promise YATE Town’s first pre-season friendly against a strong Bristol Rovers XI incorporated a Family Fun Day at Lodge Road. On a sun drenched afternoon a good crowd enjoyed a competitive and entertaining match. Yate took the lead just after half time before Rovers showed the benefits of full time training to score twice in the closing twenty minutes. After a goalless but entertaining first period the home side broke the deadlock five minutes after the break when Josh Ford, on his return to Lodge Road, scored with a towering header. Both sides made several substitutions without affecting the quality of a match played at a fast pace throughout. Rovers equalised after 70 minutes when trialist Finn Hayhurst sent a 25-yard drive into the top corner. Just five minutes later they took the lead when Zane Walker chased a through ball and, despite the close attentions of a covering defender, touched the ball past

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Teenage triathlete Twirlers star again makes national debut 17 YEAR old Yate triathlete Ben Rawlins, a run and swim specialist, has made an impressive debut for the GB team. Competing in the aquathlon event at the International Triathlon Union World Championships held in Fyn, Denmark, Rawlins came 4th in the 16-19 age group. With a 1,000-metre sea swim followed by 5k road run, Ben overcame the hectic mass start, currents and stinging jellyfish to have a good swim and held his position Ben Rawlins (bib no 4007) on the 5K run through transition course before heading out on to the hot but flat run course. With Dolan (USA) and Clough (New Zealand) establishing a good lead Rawlins found himself in a battle for bronze with fellow GB athlete Rhys Davies. Despite a sprint finish Rawlins just missed out on 3rd place but was pleased with the first race for GB and delighted that the result gives him qualification for next year’s World Championships in Spain. Coach Mike Mewse who has coached Rawlins since he was 12 said, ‘Ben has a great work ethic, he's disciplined, hard working and dedicated. I am delighted he has been so successful in his first outing for the GB team.’ Ben is a student at SGS College, Filton, and was formerly a student at Katharine Lady Berkeley’s School in Wotton Under Edge. He trains with Westbury Harriers running club and Southwold Swimming Club.

THE junior Yate Star Twirlers team continued their winning streak coming home with four first places at the final National Association of Majorettes England competition of 2018 held in July. Three of the team’s routines will now represent England at the 2018 European Majorette Championships in Croatia later this year. The juvenile team, who took part in the Pom section, just missed out on a podium position finishing in 4th place, a great achievement for their first year of competing. Two of the troupe's trainers, Kaylee and Keeley, will also be representing England after coming second in the Senior

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