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Yate school gets new name
Railway Tavern re-devlopment on hold Planners ask for more details on Yate scheme Page 3
Hare over to special summer trails Chipping Sodbury hosts hares large and small Page 13
Go Green THE launch of a new era for pupils and staff at Yate International Academy will bring with it a name change for the school. From September it will be known as Yate Academy as it becomes part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust. The primary and nursery phases incorporated within the “all-through” educational establishment will be called Woodlands Primary and
Woodlands Nursery. For nearly a decade, the secondary, primary and nursery have been part of the Ridings’ Federation of Academies, which also runs Winterbourne International Academy. But that is coming to an end after the federation experienced financial problems, had poor Ofsted ratings for the Yate and Winterbourne schools and lost two consecutive chief executive principals.
A new sponsor was sought, leading to Yate joining Greenshaw and divorcing itself from the Ridings’ Federation. The link with Winterbourne was established when the former Ridings High School in the village was partnered with Yate’s King Edmund School in the early days of the academy system, with both being called international academies. Full story page 5
Community transport group in awareness campaign Page 19
Rovers up first for Yate Pre-season schedule revealed Page 37
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Road closure warning over bridge repair work DRIVERS have been warned that Yate Road will be closed from June 26 for up to five days to allow bridge repair work to be carried out. The affected stretch of the busy road runs from the junction with Armstrong Way to approximately 50 metres south of the road over the railway bridge. Due to the publicised diversion - along Iron Acton Way, Goose Green Way, Link Road, Kennedy Way, Station Road, Badminton Road and Stover Road - a weight limit on Station Road between its junctions with Longs Drive and Westerleigh Road will be temporarily suspended.
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Housing scheme for land next to Yate football club fails to get support of planners A SCALED down housing scheme for up to 90 homes on land in Engine Common has been rejected. The outline scheme was for a mix of homes on land to the north of Yate Town Football Club, running from behind the Codrington Arms in North Road down to the boundary of the club. A proportion of the site formed part of a much wider area put forward five years ago for more than 200 homes, light industry and new clubhouse and car park for the football club but permission was rejected by a planning inspector. The recent scheme was submitted on behalf of Sydney Freed (Holdings) and Whitbread Plc and included an element
of self-build houses, space for allotments, a wildlife walk and mini football pitches. The applicants acknowledged the outcome of the previous proposal but said the inspector’s reasons for refusal had not precluded development on the site. However, South Gloucestershire Council said although reduced, the plan would “still result in a significant increase in the scale of Engine Common by almost doubling the size of the village” and would have a harmful effect on the character of the area by creating a suburban style estate. It also said the proposals had not addressed the previously identified concerns of the inspector and did not represent
sustainable development. * Planners have also refused to give permission for the building of 14 houses at Three Acres in North Road. Iron Acton Parish Council had opposed the scheme on the grounds that the site was outside the development boundary and access into the plot was unsuitable to serve that number of houses. The council said: “The development lies behind existing dwellings and is in effect back land development.” South Gloucestershire Council, in rejecting the outline application, said the development was regarded as unsustainable.
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Homes plan for site of demolished Yate pub held up A SCHEME to build up to ten houses on the site of a now demolished Yate pub has been delayed after planners asked for greater detail from developers. The controversial knocking down of the Railway Hotel in Station Road went ahead despite protests from local people and the collecting of a petition. Objectors said the pub was a locally listed building and a landmark in the town for nearly 200 years. But permission was given for the demolition, which took place ahead of the submission of an outline proposal to build homes on the cleared site. The application was made in the name of the Railway Building Company but was in outline form only. Now South Gloucestershire Council has written to the applicants saying that under a specified regulation, it was not obliged to accept outline applications in the form in which they were submitted and could require further details before determining them. The letter from senior planning officer Griff Bunce said: “In this case, it is considered that further details regarding layout are required.” “If I do not receive the required details by July 6, 2017, I will assume that you wish the application to be determined
The Railway Tavern before it was demolished as submitted. Without the requested information, it is likely that I will recommend refusal of this application on the grounds of insufficient information.” Those who had tried to save the pub had unsuccessfully suggested preserving at least the facade of the building in order to preserve the character of that part of Yate. The loss of the premises was described by council conservation officer Rob Nicholson as “regrettable”.
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Speed limit plan near Old Sodbury school THE speed limit on roads in the vicinity of Old Sodbury Primary School is set to be cut to 20mph. A consultation exercise is currently running to get people’s views on the move, which is part of South Gloucestershire Council’s policy to ensure that all schools in the district are covered by the lower restriction as far as practicable. The aim is to improve road safety for vulnerable road users, as well as making walking and cycling to school more appealing. Roads affected by the proposal are Church Lane and Cotswold Lane and anyone who wants to make a comment on the scheme should do so by July 6.
Travelling showpeople given go-ahead for site SEVEN further plots for travelling showpeople can be created in Yate, planners have decided. An application for the plots on land in North Road has been approved, which will put them next to an established site for showpeople at Acres Fair. Iron Acton Parish Council had objected to the scheme on the grounds that the site was outside the settlement boundary. It also raised concerns about traffic, noise and the effect on local amenities. But planning officers said there was an unmet need for such accommodation in South Gloucestershire.
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New name for Yate secondary school as split from Ridings’ Federation approaches YATE International Academy will change its name when it is taken over by the Greenshaw Learning Trust in September. The secondary school will drop the “international” tag and be known as Yate Academy, while the primary and nursery phases incorporated within the organisation will be called Woodlands Primary and Woodlands Nursery. The switch to the Greenshaw Learning Trust marks the end of Yate’s nine-year association with the Ridings’ Federation of Academies and its link with the federation’s Winterbourne International Academy. The federation has gone through difficult times due to financial problems and getting poor Ofsted ratings for both Yate and Winterbourne schools. It
also saw two consecutive chief executive principals leave after just months in the job. It decided to look for a new sponsor and Greenshaw expressed interest in Yate alone, resulting in the split from the Ridings’ Federation. Yate’s principal, Paul Skipp, told parents that the academy had a bright future. In a letter he said a lot of work had taken place since January to ensure the school was ready to join Greenshaw. He said: “We believe this is an exciting time as the expertise, resources and support from the Greenshaw Trust will ensure the school carries on developing and secures the very best outcomes for our young people.” He said although a minor change was proposed to the
school name, its students and parents might have strong opinions for or against the proposal and he was keen to ensure the school had listened to their views. The school’s crest, which includes features that relate to its history, will remain in its current form. The school uniform’s colour and style will also remain but will be updated over a period of time. Mr Skipp said parents would not be asked to contribute towards the cost of that change. Greenshaw has also said it will provide free of charge a new blazer and jumper to all students in years 7-9 and a new jumper and tie to younger pupils. Meanwhile, Mr Skipp said the school’s behaviour system was being revised. He said: “Over the 18 months
since I started as principal, many parents have noticed a significant improvement in behaviour. In one of the first newsletters home, I stated that I wanted to create a disruption free school, where ‘teachers can teach and students can learn’. “Whilst behaviour has improved, there remains a very small minority of students that don’t always choose to stay on task, and can distract others. “Often this can be extremely frustrating to the vast majority of students who want to remain focussed. I am therefore going to revise our behaviour system, in order to further support focus in classrooms and continue to drive high expectations.”
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Testing times for pupils as new electric car makes debut appearance on race track PUPILS involved in the Greenpower battery-powered car project at Chipping Sodbury School tested their new vehicle for the first time at a session held at Castle Combe race track. The students, who have worked on the Pod-Six car for just over a year, made some final touches to the vehicle and set up the system of recording and transmitting readings from it before getting onto the circuit. Despite some technical problems and a crash involving a car from Bristol Grammar School, Pod-Six completed 16
laps. By the end of the session, the team was achieving the same lap times as its old car, putting the pupils on course to compete at Goodwood at the end of June. The school has had a long association with Greenpower, which involves the building and racing of the electric cars in endurance challenges, with help from teachers and parents outside lessons. Run by the Greenpower Education Trust, the national scheme is aimed at encouraging an interest in engineering among
youngsters. The school currently has four teams involved in Greenpower, with Pod-Six the project of the Pod Movement team, which takes part in the Formula 24/ Formula 24+ race series. The team, which is sponsored by the Dyson Foundation, Wessex Water, Jelf, FairDiesel, Dodington Parish Council, Chipping Sodbury Town Lands Charity, Sodbury Town Council and Unite, thanked the racing circuit for use of the track.
Coalpit Heath man charged in road safety campaign A MAN from Coalpit Heath was among five drivers charged as part of the Operation Tonic road safety campaign. Avon and Somerset police said it was naming motorists charged with a drink or drug driving offence during June. Run in the same way as the force’s Christmas campaign last year, officers are using special wipes at the roadside to test drivers for suspected drugs, including cannabis and cocaine, as well as checking for alcohol consumption. The drivers charged included Roy Rich of Coalpit Heath.
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Pub demolition plan Good quality of education maintained recommended for refusal at Yate junior school THE Ridge Junior School in Yate has maintained its rating of good after a short inspection by Ofsted. Inspector Tonwen Empson said the leadership team had maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. She said headteacher Philip Boult was “driven and determined” to ensure there was “a school family, engaged, aspiring and learning together” and had achieved that. Ms Empson said there had been an emphasis on improving the teaching of maths and reading but that Mr Boult also believed in developing a wide range of skills for each pupil. She said: “This is a caring, nurturing school where pupils
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HOPES are rising that a plan to demolish a Chipping Sodbury pub and build 26 flats and a cafe in its place will be rejected. Dodington Parish Council, a large number of local people and the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) all objected to the proposal to knock down the Tern Inn, on Heron Way. Large scale opposition to the outline scheme led to the pub - and a car park used by customers of local shops and parents of children at Raysfield School - being declared an asset of community value after an application was made by the council and the Birds Residents Group. But that does not stop the planning process and a report from South Gloucestershire Council’s planning department has now been published, with a recommendation to reject the
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Disappointment at school’s Ofsted rating despite effective teaching and good progress by pupils LEADERS of a Yate primary school said they were disappointed at the outcome of an inspection by Ofsted. The education watchdog said St Paul’s Catholic Primary School required improvement, despite it achieving a rating of good in three out of the five key areas assessed. A three-strong team of inspectors also said teaching was effective, pupils made good progress in all subjects, behaviour was good and most parents were positive about the work of the school. In a letter to parents, headteacher Maxine Sewell and Carol Lawler, the chairwoman of governors, said: “Despite our disappointment with the judgement, we have already
taken on board the areas for improvement identified and have developed a detailed action plan, which we aim to have completed by the end of September 2017. “Indeed, some actions have already been put in place or completed. Our aim is to ask for an early re-inspection so that the grading awarded truly reflects the quality of education provided.” In making its overall assessment, the Ofsted team raised issues such as the management of safeguarding arrangements and health and safety policies and procedures. Lead inspector Sandra Woodman said: “The headteacher is aware of what needs to improve with regard to safeguarding. She has taken swift
action to ensure that all statutory information is now in place.” The report said teaching was effective across the school, including in the early years, and as a result, pupils made good progress in all subjects. It said: “Behaviour is good. The effective relationships between staff and pupils ensure that pupils feel safe and are keen to learn. “Leaders promote pupils’ personal development and their spiritual, moral, social and cultural skills very effectively.” It also said parents were appreciative of the efforts of the headteacher and her staff to involve them in their children’s learning.
Open garden Sunday to raise money for cancer research A NUMBER of gardens will be open to visitors to raise money for the Thornbury and district fundraising committee of Cancer Research UK. The gardens in Alveston, Tytherington, Milbury Heath, Cromhall and Heathend can be visited from 2pm-6pm on Sunday, July 16. The allotments in Alveston will also be open on the day. An entrance fee of £6 covers all the gardens involved in the event. Teas and plants will also be on sale at the garden in Alveston that will be open for the occasion.
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Event to help rural businesses and groups seek out funding and support BUSINESSES and community organisations in rural parts of South Gloucestershire can learn about available funding and support at an event in the district. The West of England Rural Development Network will hold a funding surgery for farmers, local groups, existing and start-up businesses, on Thursday, June 29. Those attending will be able to find out about the current funding and support available, including European funding, to help
develop businesses and community services. Representatives of organisations such as the Rural Payments Agency, Business West, the West of England Rural Network, South Gloucestershire Council, the Forestry Commission and Natural England will be at the event in the Memorial Hall, Rangeworthy, from 4pm6pm. The surgery is free to attend but visit https:// www.facebook.com/ westofenglandrdp for more information.
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Comments invited on plans to improve health and well-being EFFORTS are being made to improve the health of everyone living and working in South Gloucestershire. A draft plan has been drawn up, setting out four key areas considered to make the greatest difference to the health and wellbeing of residents and workers. They cover education, mental health, nutrition and people’s environment. Matthew Riddle, chairman of South Gloucestershire Council, heads up a health and well-being board that brings together local organisations with an interest in health matters. He has urged people to get involved in a consultation exercise that will run until August 21, through which the public can make comments on each of the subjects prioritised for action.
One of the aims of the blueprint is to improve educational attainment and raise aspirations through the promotion of health and wellbeing in schools and colleges. The board also wants to see good nutrition, physical activity and healthy weight at all ages, as well as measures leading to positive mental health and wellbeing throughout life. A fourth aim is to “maximise the potential of our built and natural environment to enable healthy lifestyles and prevent disease”. Details of how to comment are available online at www. southglos.gov.uk/hws and copies of consultation material are also available in libraries and onestop shops. Feedback from the consultation will be used by the board to shape the final plan.
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Hare over to special trails this summer FAMILIES are being encouraged to join the search for hares large and small in Chipping Sodbury throughout the summer. Four 5ft-tall sculptures of the creatures have been sited in the town as part of the annual Cotswold Hare Trail after the popular festival was expanded to take in more locations. A total of 80 decorated hares make up the trail, which people can record while visiting the towns and villages involved in the event. To coincide with Chipping Sodbury’s involvement, the town’s chamber of commerce has organised its own trail of 20 smaller sculptures, all decorated by business owners and local artists and placed in various windows. They include one that the Sodbury in Bloom team decorated with the help of pupils at St John’s Mead Primary School. The chamber had already sponsored three of the large hares - Harey Potter, Mr Horatio Hare and Panthare Tigris - with the help of South Gloucestershire councillors Rob Creer and Linda Boon through
the council’s Member Awarded Funding scheme. Charlotte, the fourth giant hare, is sponsored by Waitrose and located at its Chipping Sodbury store. The main hare trail continues until September 10 and also includes Rosie at the Rose and Crown pub in Rangeworthy and Wulfstan at the Beaufort Arms pub in Hawkesbury Upton. After the trail closes, the hares will be auctioned in aid of the National Star Centre - the specialist further education college for people with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries and associated learning difficulties. Some of the money raised will also go to a number of smaller projects. Anyone who wants to take part in the Sodbury trail can pick up a map from Chipping Sodbury and Yate libraries, Chipping Sodbury's tourist information centre or from a number of businesses in the town. A prize draw will be held for those who identify the hares. Photo courtesy of Rich McD Photography
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Slimmers donate clothes for cancer charity SLIMMERS in Frampton Cottrell, Winterbourne, Coalpit Heath and Bradley Stoke have been donating the clothes they’ve slimmed out of to support Cancer Research UK. The groups have collected 568 bags of the clothes, shoes and accessories from members who have slimmed out of their old wardrobes and feel confident they’ll never need their ‘before’ clothes again. With each bag worth around £25 to the charity, slimmers in the area have raised around £14,200 for the charity. The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw aims to increase awareness of how keeping a healthy weight helps reduce the risk of developing some types of cancer. The event has been supported by the singer and TV presenter, Peter Andre, who is a joint ambassador for the campaign and founder of his own Cancer Research UK fund after losing his brother to cancer.
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July 10 n Bristol Budgerigar Society. Monday July 10 commencing at 7.30pm. Young Stock Competition to be judged by Ray Winsper. Please book birds in before 8.00pm. White paper or minimal seed in cages please. Venue; Little Stoke Community Hall, Little Stoke Lane, Bristol BS34 6HR. Visitors welcome to join us without commitment to join. Further details from the Secretary Colin Parsons. Tel 01454 775878. colinpauline@hotmail. com or Chairman Alan Fretten. Mobile 07922538894 E-mail alan_ fretten13@hotmail.com July 25 n Sodbury & District Flower Arrangement Society. Next demonstration will be on the 25th July 2017 entitled " Aspects of Chelsea " by Jayne Morris. At the Old Grammar School rooms in Chipping Sodbury .For any further information please phone Mrs Rosemary Cummins on 01179373836 July 26 n Community Engagement Forum for Yate and Chipping Sodbury on 26th July at the Chipping Sodbury Town Hall at 7pm. Organised by South Gloucestershire Council
£3, Children £2, Family ticket £12 (2 adults + up to 4 children). For further information or to book a stall phone 01454 232910 or email: vicky@coombeview.com Website: www.hawkesburyshow. org. Facebook: www.facebook. com/hawkesburyhorticulturalshow
Monthly courses from Natural Progress n November 11th— Understanding Thoughts & Behaviour n December— Holiday n January 6th—Living in Line with Your Values. n February 3rd — Motivation Techniques n March 3rd —Communicate More Effectively . n April 7th —Where the Magic Happens. n May 5th —What Are You Like? n June 2nd —Mind-Body Connection n July & August—Holiday For each workshop attended you may book one discounted, private coaching session for £25 1 ticket = £25 2+ tickets = £20 each 7:30 pm—9:30 pm at YOSC, Broad Lane, Yate Contact: www.naturalprogress. co.uk jen@naturalprogress.co.uk
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n 10am to 12 noon, Lipreading Classes, Old Grammar School Rooms, High Street Chipping Sod bury, £27 every 6 weeks (term time only). Contact Mary Hall 07790 283939. email lipreadingmary@ yahoo.com n New Zumba Gold Class Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church Hall £3.5 per week heatherkimbell.zumba. com. Monday mornings at 9.30am (45 minuties followed by coffee time). Anyone is welcome but the class is especially appropriate for people who want low-impact dance-based exercise. n Lipreading Classes Old Grammar School Rooms, High Street Chiiping Sod bury £21 every 6 weeks. Contact Mary Hall 07790 283939 emai lipreadingmary@yahoo.com n Third Monday every month Frome Valley Ladies Probus 2-4pm Charter Suite, Chipping Sodbury Town Hall T 01454 316301. Interesting Speaker each meeting,
August 26 n 132nd Hawkesbury Horticultural Show at the Village Hall and Rec, High Street, Hawkesbury Upton GL9 1AU. Showground gates open at 12.30pm Pay on the gate or buy advance tickets at Hawkesbury Stores or Hawkesbury Upton Post Office Adults £5, Senior Citizens
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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 Budgerigar Society hold meetings at Little Stoke Community Hall, Little Stoke Lane, Little Stoke, Bristol BS34 6HR. Meetings commence at 7.45pm on the second Monday of each month. Details from the Secretary Colin Parsons Tel 01454 775878. E-mail colinpauline@hotmail.com or Chairman, Peter Dark. Tel 01454 201217. E-mail honey@darkm. freeserve.co.uk Membership; Adult £7.00, senior £5.00, same address partners £10.00, different address partners appropriate single rate each. Juniors free. Visitors always welcome without commitment or charge to see the wonderful budgerigar breeding, exhibition and social experience that Bristol Budgerigar Society can offer. n Chakra Dancing Workout for body & mind Ridgewood Community Centre, Yate, BS37 4AF. 7-8pm. £5 each on the door Julie 0795 440 6640 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 Bristol Budgerigar Society hold meetings at Little Stoke Community Hall, Little Stoke Lane, Little Stoke, Bristol BS34 6HR. Meetings commence at 7.30pm on the second Monday of each month. Chairman Alan Fretten. Mobile 07922538894 E-mail alan_fretten13@hotmail.
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Tuesday n Sodbury & District Flower Arrangement Society The Society meets every month of the year (except August and December) at the Old Grammar School in Chipping. Sodbury. The second Tuesday of the month we have a Practice and Tutorial Class. On the forth Tuesday of the month a guest demonstrator joins us for our Demonstration Evening. All our meetings start at 7.30pm; visitors and new members are most welcome. For further information contact Pauline Holder, 01454 776361 n Art Club, Ridgewood Centre, Yate: 7pm - 9 pm http:// yateandsodburyartsociety.weebly. com. Tel Roz on 01454 316956 or 0794 194 6412 n 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.
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July, 2017 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 Bristol Budgerigar Society. Monday October 10 commencing 7.45pm. Budgerigar talk by Hampshire breeder / exhibitor Peter Merritt. Venue; Little Stoke Community Hall, Little Stoke Lane, Bristol BS34 6HR. Visitors welcome to join us without commitment to join. Further details from the Secretary Colin Parsons. Tel 01454 775878. colinpauline@hotmail. com or Chairman Peter Dark 01454 201217. honey35@hotmail.co.uk n Diddi Dance 9:30am - 10:15am 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 nNew Zumba Gold Class Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church Hall £3.5 per week heatherkimbell. zumba.com. Tuesday evening at 7.30pm (1 hour followed by juice). Anyone is welcome but the class is especially appropriate for people who want low-impact dance-based exercise. n Westerleigh Jazz Club - New Inn Westerleigh. Every Tuesday 8.30pm to 11pm. Different guest artists every week Contact: Mike Slade 01454 888269
Wednesday n Art Club, Ridgewood Centre, Yate: 7pm - 9 pm http:// yateandsodburyartsociety.weebly. com. Tel Roz on 01454 316956 or 0794 194 6412 n Thornbury and South Gloucestershire Amateur Radio Club (TSGARC) we meet every Wednesday in the Buckingham Room at the Chantry in Thornbury. Meetings usually start at 8pm with people arriving from 7:30pm. We welcome new members and can train people to pass their Amateur radio Foundation and Intermediate Licences. Our website is at http:// tsgarc.uk. n Chakra Dancing Workout for mind, body & soul, Ridgewood Community Centre, Yate, BS37 4AF. 0930-1030am £5 each on the door. Suitable for all abilities and fitness levels. 0795 440 6640 - www. julieshowering.co.uk n Gentle Yoga-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 Chakra Dancing Workout for body & mind Ridgewood Community Centre, Yate, BS37 4AF. 930-1030am. £5 each on the door Julie 0795 440 6640. n Sew & Sew at Ridgewood Community Centre from 1 .30 pm to 4.0pm 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 and biscuits. 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!
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 Meditation Class Ridgewood Community Centre, Yate, BS37 4AF. 10-11am. £5 each on the door Julie 0795 440 6640 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
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Friday n Hatherell’s Yard Market 9am to 4pm. www.facebook.com/ hatherellsyard
Saturday n Hatherell’s Yard Market, 9am to 4pm. www.facebook.com/ hatherellsyar n Options (now in its 16th year) meets at the Ridgewood Community Centre from 10.30am to 3.0om. Lunches are available plus free tea or coffee. £2 .50 a session. Phone Joan for details on 01454 314355 n Energise-in Yoga Class. Every Saturday 10am at Masonic Hall, Chipping Sodbury. Beginners Welcomed. Mat can be provided. T: (01454) 327112 or E: hello@yoga-in. co.uk.. Can book via www.yoga-in. co.uk
Sunday n Car Boots Sale at Yate Town FC, Lodge Road Stadium, Yate BS37 7LE. Every Sunday in July and August, 8am-1pm. n Indoor short mat bowls at Pucklechurch Community Centre. Established players and beginners welcome. Bowls provided. Sessions Sunday afternoon and Monday and Wednesday evenings. Contact Roger Payne 0117 937 3653. n The Chipping Sodbury Tourist Information Centre will now be open 10am - 4pm Monday -
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Saturday ALL year round n Teas on Sunday at Old Sodbury Church 2:30-4:30pm. Sunday Afternoons throughout the summer. 28th May - 27th September. 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. The Shopmobility 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
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Community travel scheme urges more people to use its service YATE-based Green Community Travel said many potential users were still unaware of the service it ran to help them get out and about. The not-for-profit organisation (GCT) provides transport for those who are unable to use public transport. As well as a group travel scheme, there is a ring and ride service for individuals, who might also be offered transport through a voluntary car scheme if considered more appropriate. GCT said some people wrongly thought the service was only offered to people in wheelchairs. But although it has fully accessible vehicles, it operates to help anyone who would otherwise be unable to travel around the area, whether through lack of public transport where they live, ill health or social isolation.
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well as more than 350 passengers per week through the ring and ride service. For details of the services available, either email admin@ greencommunitytravel.co.uk or phone 01454 228706.
Promised community space threatened PEOPLE in Yate have spoken out against plans to build retirement homes on land which they say was promised to be used for a community building. The original master plan for the old sea stores site off Kennedy Way included a community arts venue on land at the front of the plot. A previous attempt by developers Taylor Wimpey to build homes on the site failed but Churchill Retirement Living has now announced new plans. Yate councillor Ruth Davis said: "We have fought hard to stop this land being built over completely. It was meant to be used by the community. There has been no discussion with local councillors about these latest plans."
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Well-being roadshow heads to Yate library A ROADSHOW aimed at improving people’s feeling of wellbeing is about to visit Yate library. The event is being run by Community Connectors, a service provided by housing association Curo and South Gloucestershire Council to counter social isolation and boost well-being. It takes place on Thursday, August 4, from noon to 4pm and will be supported by the Red Cross, Sirona Active Ageing, local social groups and South Gloucestershire and Stroud College. Activities include trying out cycling ad making healthy smoothies. To register to take part, book online at www.southglosevents. eventbrite.co.uk or contact Kirsten Rendall by email at kirsten.rendall@curo-group.co.uk or phone on 07422 078552.
Air Ambulance asks people to donate blood THE Great Western Air Ambulance team are urging people to give blood and say it has helped them save lives. The charity’s Critical Care Team have been carrying blood on board their helicopter for almost two years, meaning they can provide pre-hospital blood transfusions to patients. In 2016, they provided over 50 blood transfusions at the scene of an accident. GWAAC Critical Care Doctor Harvey Pynn says that since carrying blood on board, the chances of a patient’s survival has dramatically increased; “I have no doubt in my mind that lives have been saved as a result of pre-hospital blood transfusions in this area. We will endeavour to prove this statistically in time and will
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Search begins for nativity cribs to go on display in church festival DESPITE Christmas being six months away, organisers of the annual Nativity Crib Festival in Chipping Sodbury have already started a search for entries. The event at St John the Baptist Church features cribs old and new - some local and others from around the world. Previous festivals have featured more than 150 crib scenes, including a number made by schools and toddler groups, and festival organisers hope to at least match that quantity this year. They will be accepted on loan for the week of the festival and can be cribs that have previously been put on show, as well as new exhibits. The event will also include craft workshops for children and storytelling sessions. Festival spokesman Steve Kerners said the cribs would be on show from November 27-December 3 and information leaflets would be made available locally nearer the time. More information is available on the website www.svbcofe. org.uk
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Commitment & Trust GRANDPA Harold, who was the first Turner in our family to qualify as an Optometrist in 1939, was a keen gardener & Rotarian. He applied himself to all he did with a commitment to doing things thoroughly; we are still benefitting from this approach to his gardening today. He was, perhaps without realising it, ahead of the current trend as one of many organic gardeners of his generation. The effort he applied to preparing the ground, developing his own four year cycle of compost preparation, careful crop rotation, and planting only the best seeds means even today our family enjoy home grown organic veg from the ground Grandfather Harold prepared decades ago. I must thank my Dad Philip, who these days does most of the preparation & planting and then kindly goes on holiday when the crops are ready for picking leaving the pleasure of enjoying the fruit and veg to us!
So why should you choose Turners Opticians for your eye care and glasses? Grandfather Harold and Dad Philip after him, taught me the family approach of attention to detail and dedication to all we do. This approach remains at the core of Turners Opticians to this day. Since Harold started out in 1939 our focus has been giving the best eye care to each & every patient. Our specialist clinical equipment means we are able to examine the health of your eyes with a fine detail not even dreamt of in Harold (& even Phillip’s) time! The gratitude of many patients who have benefitted from early detection and treatment of their eye, vision and general health problems is such a rewarding part of our jobs. As well as my 10 years working in the Bristol Eye Hospital, I along with our associate Optometrist’s, have undertaken specialist additional qualifications in detecting (and often managing) eye conditions including macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease & cataracts. At Turners Opticians we run a
successful minor eye conditions clinic for our patients who have dry, sore, gritty, itchy eyes, blepharitis, flashes or floaters and other eye and vision symptoms of concern. The feedback from these high quality, rapid access clinics has been overwhelmingly positive; our patients are especially pleased when we have saved them a 4hr A&E wait! The advent of our latest generation of spectacle lenses, made possible due to the sophisticated manufacturing technology our lab now uses, enables us to fine tune your spectacle lenses to a precision previously not possible! Clinically we have increased the length of our eye care appointments up to 45 minutes to allow time to listen and understand your individual needs, thoroughly check the health of both the front and back of your eyes and also include our sophisticated 3D eye scans and detailed peripheral vision assessments. If you’ve not been to Turners Opticians recently, you can now choose to see us in Henleaze or
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garage • ensure garden furniture and wheelie bins can’t be moved to gain access to upstairs windows • join Neighbourhood Watch More time outdoors or with open windows over the summer means more calls about anti-social behaviour (ASB). Inconsiderate use of vehicles, damage to property, rowdy, drunken behaviour and raves are some of the issues that upset people the most. Please think about families with young children and elderly people and remember that big noisy groups of people can be intimidating to others. We want to hear about ASB. Your information helps us target our patrols and can be the key to taking action against those responsible. You can also report it to South Gloucestershire Council and/or housing providers. If you witness crime or ASB call
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Food growing on the Carnival time approaches as Thornbury gets ready menu at Thornbury to welcome the crowds open meeting ANYONE interested in producing their own vegetables, fruit and salad is invited to an open meeting of the Grow Your Own Food Group in Thornbury. The group was set up to share knowledge about food gardening and last year held two successful open meetings, which resulted in new members joining. With the start of the new growing season, the exercise is being repeated, with the event taking place in The Chantry, Castle Street, on Thursday, March 30, from 7.30pm-9pm.
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The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The NightTime: Bristol Hippodrome ADAPTED from the awardwinning novel, Curious… the stage version (also awardwining) premiered in 2012. It’s fundamentally the story of a family breakdown, as witnessed by its young protagonist, 15-year-old Christopher Boon. Christopher has autism, perhaps, though his difference is never named, and it’s through the staging and production of this incredible, absorbing play that we come to inhabit his world. Bristol Hippodrome is transformed into a giant cube, grid patterns, like squaredpaper, over all of its sides, with bright white edges, depicting the world as the boy sees it. He draws chalk faces and circles on the floor – they appear on the walls, rain is bright streaks of light, a slap is a flash of lightning, numbers and letters fall like snow in a whirlwind – it’s all black and white, and Christopher always tells the truth. Wellington, a neighbour’s dog, is found dead, killed with a garden fork. The boy uses his detective skills to investigate. The plot evolves through
conversations with the boy’s special school teacher, who is reading the book Christopher has written, which becomes a play, which we are watching. As they talk, Christopher builds a trainset, slowly, scene by scene. The first half ends with a magical moment where the toy train starts moving of its own accord, and the windows of the buildings he’s placed along the track suddenly light up. The curtains never come down - through the interval we watch stage hands clearing the space, placing the white blocks that are used as scenery, chatting across clipboards. The second half features a journey, from Swindon, via unknown streets, train and underground, into London. Jostling commuters, cacophonous roaring of crowds - cast members move slickly in perfect synchronisation – it’s all a gorgeous piece of choreography. A highlight is in the light and dark and red lights and noise of a tube journey, where Christopher is lifted high by 2 commuters, and runs around the walls. The boy’s logic and intonations of speech feel authentic, and we come to inhabit his world, so his challenges become ours. It’s an intense, chaotic, overwhelming world, which logic and numbers can sooth. And a cameo by the most adorable puppy, near the end of the show, proves love and connection is possible. Outstanding. Beccy Golding
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PEOPLE in Bristol have the chance to see robots designed to help with care-related tasks in the home. The Bristol Robotics Laboratory is hosting the first European Robotics League contest for service robots to be held in the UK. Teams from the lab at Bristol UWE at Frenchay and a lab in Birmingham will pitch their robots against each other in a series of events during UK Robotics Week from June 24-30. The assisted-living robots of the competing teams will face various challenges, including understanding natural speech, recognising visitors and deciding who to let in, and finding and retrieving objects for the user. The lessons learned during the competition will contribute to how robots in the future help people to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible. Associate Professor Praminda Caleb-Solly, Theme Leader for Assistive Robotics at the BRL said: “The lessons learned during the competition will contribute to how robots in the future help people, such as those with ageing-related impairments and those with other disabilities, live independently in their own homes for as long as possible. This is particularly significant with the growing shortage of carers available to provide support for an ageing population.” The BRL is a joint initiative of the University of the West of England and the University of Bristol. The many research areas include unmanned aerial vehicles, driverless cars, medical robotics and robotic sensing for touch and vision.The Bristol event is open for public viewing on the afternoon of June 29 (bookable via EventBrite), and will include tours of the assisted living studio.
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IT is rewarding to receive an unexpected donation of prized local artefacts such as the Hooper family photograph albums, which chart the history of Victorian and Edwardian Stanshawes Court. Hooper Family Earlier this year, Colin Bezer gave the two albums, which feature photographs from the 1870s to the 1910s, to the centre. Robert Hooper, also known as Squire Hooper, was responsible for building the current Stanshawes Court, which was completed in 1874. Hooper, perhaps more than anyone, embodies life in Yate in the 19th century. He was the leading player in a group of men and families who ran economic and social life in the area from the later 19th century to the early 20th century. By 1910, he was a county councillor for Gloucestershire, a JP, a leading light on the St Mary’s Church vestry committee, a manager at Yate Church School and, after the Duke of Beaufort,
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had the best set of stables and hounds in the area for hunting. The Albums Although the history of Hooper and Stanshawes is fairly well documented, the images open up a whole new world for us. Previously, we have had only maps to give a flavour of the era of Hooper but a dramatic shot of Stanshawes from Wapley shows what a dominant presence the
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house was in contrast to today as it stands among the modern Stanshawes housing estate. The albums also inform us of the life of a Victorian worthy living in Yate. Hooper was kingpin in the area and his social gatherings reinforce this. The photos show how Hooper impressed the great and the good of southern Gloucestershire with fetes and parties at Stanshawes. We also learn that Hooper was at the forefront of new trends in society. In 1890 he staged an agricultural show with state-of-theart technology, while a women’s bicycle gymkhana took place at
Victorian Photographers Hooper had pictures of events such as local hunts with friends at Rangeworthy and holiday snaps on Dartmoor, Exmoor and other locations. Although this was an era of great technological change in photography, most people did not have albums and those who did would not have the same content as that in Hooper’s collection. His images point to an era of great wealth and for those with it, almost unlimited opportunity even for a few local families. The Stanshawes albums are currently being scanned and will form part of our photo archive. Some of this may be seen online but all will be available at the Heritage Centre. Diary dates Saturday, July 1, 10.30am-4.30pm: The Romans are Coming - history day with demonstrators, activities, stalls and more. Free event. Tuesday, July 4, 7.30pm: Yate lecture series – defending Bristol in Napoleonic times. Admission £2 but free for Friends of Yate Heritage Centre.
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ORGANISERS of Frampton Cotterell’s annual festival are promising another entertaining family day out. Preparations are almost complete for the local event which offers a host of attractions and live music in Centenary Field. The free festival takes place on Saturday 15 July in Centenary Field, Mill Lane, starting at 2.00pm and finishing at 10.00 with the lighting of the parish beacon followed by a fire work display. The festival committee have been organising the event since January. Professor
Panic’s Circus returns, along with a variety of fairground rides, engine rides, and a flight simulator. The festival opens with the Thornbury Brass Band, and events include a fun dog show.
Musical entertainment will be provided by Kirris Riverse, Hicktown Breakout, Ashton, with local band Elevation rounding off the festival. The committee would welcome a few additional helpers
on the day to ensure that the festival runs smoothly and safely and any volunteers should contact info@framptonfestival. co.uk Well behaved dogs are welcome at the festival.
Pigs bring home the bacon at the ‘Ham National’ ORGANISERS at the South Gloucestershire Show are putting on a race with a difference. Pigs might not fly, but they will certainly be going at a fair lick as they trot through the main arena at the show. The pig race is raising money for the show’s nominated charity, Meningitis Now. The pigs are the family pets of Joseph Fossett, who also owns camels, and have been trained to race. The commentary will be supplied by Joel Dommett, the comedian who appeared on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity over the winter. Darren Hawkins, the organiser of the show that runs over the 5 and 6 August, said: ”Animals are always a core part of the Show so this year it is exciting to announce the Ham National.”
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n NEWS WE all put on a bit of a show when visitors come to our homes, trying to show off our best sides. But no-one is going to build an extension for someone staying for a few days. Back in the sixteenth century though, you did if that visitor was King Henry VIII. It’s left one of the most important Tudor buildings on our doorstep, as Lisa Kopper explains RIGHT on your doorstep in Iron Acton is one of the most important Tudor buildings in the UK yet it is still something of a secret. ACTON COURT is said to be the the most original Tudor building in England. In 1535 the owner, Nicholas Poyntz built a magnificent new East Wing on to the existing moated manor house in honour of HenryVIII and Anne Boleyn’s summer progress around the West Country. The new wing was a splendid testament to Nicholas Poyntz’s loyalty to his King. He went to immense trouble and expense, decorating the state apartments lavishly and fashionably. He was well rewarded as it is thought he was knighted during the royal visit. Today, the East Wing which was built in just nine months comprises most of what remains at Acton Court. It offers a rare example of 16th century royal state apartments and some decorations which are the finest of their kind in England. Also surviving, hidden in the masonry until it was discovered during conservation work, is the King’s ‘en suite’ garderobe. Sir Nicholas went on building at Acton Court until his death in 1556. The surviving Eastern half of his
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long gallery can still be admired. It was a daring construction with large windows and a painted frieze of biblical text and moralising verses in Latin. During archaeological excavations at Acton Court, there were many exciting finds, thought to be associated with King Henry’s visit. These included examples of the finest Venetian glass of its time, Spanish ceramics, and some of the earliest clay tobacco pipes yet discovered. Dating from the 16th century, these support the view that Sir Walter Raleigh gave one of the first demonstrations in England of the technique of smoking during a visit to Acton Court. One item of particular importance was found by chance in a nettle patch next to the building. It is a Cotswold limestone
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sundial designed by the royal horologist Nicholas Kratzer, dated 1520. All artefacts are currently held at Bristol city Museum. The Poyntz family owned Acton Court from 1364 until 1680 when the direct line of succession ended and the house was sold. It was subsequently reduced in size and converted for use as a tenant farm house. The building’s fortunes declined to the point of dilapidation in the 20th century. It is due to this neglect that Acton Court was left largely untouched and as a result a unique Tudor building has been preserved virtually intact. Restoration work was largely funded by ‘English Heritage’. It is Grade 1 listed and the house and grounds are also Scheduled
Monuments. Today Acton Court is preserved as far as possible in its original state. It is a Soil Association Certified organic site and the grounds are managed to try and support native wildlife species. There is a walled wildflower meadow and orchard and a kitchen garden. We cultivate Old English and wild roses. The house is open to the public for a limited period in the summer. Due to the fragile nature of the construction, only small, escorted groups can view the rooms at any one time. Full access to the house and grounds is with a professional guide only. We also host a number of special events. Our renaissance concerts are always very special. To view our events please visit www. actoncourt.com Acton Court is open to the public 5 July to 13 August 2017, closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Groups must book in advance. Tour times: 2pm and 3:30pm Wednesday to Sunday inclusive. No tours Sunday 13 August, closing event only. Admission prices: £8 | £6 concessions Teas and home made cakes are available. There is partial access for disabled visitors. Parking and loos on site. Email booking: info@ actoncourt.com| Information line 01454 228 224 www.actoncourt.com
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Christmas tree festival looking for sponsors to decorate event’s entries A NEW festival featuring a collection of Christmas trees was so successful that organisers are planning to repeat the event. The first festival, held in December 2016, was a hit with visitors to St Mary’s Church in Yate, which can accommodate up to 50 small potted trees. The aim is to get businesses, schools, clubs and individuals to sponsor
and decorate a tree, with the money raised going towards roof repairs at the church. Dates for the event are the weekends of December 8 and 16, with musical entertainment, comedy from Mark Palmer and craft activities for children also arranged. Anyone interested in being a sponsor should email parishoffice@yateparish.org. uk or call 01454 313105.
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Warning of noisy railway work ahead of month-long upgrade project A SERIES of drop-in events has been organised by Network Rail ahead of a month-long programme of work linked to the upgrade of the Great Western mainline. The work will be carried out day and night between Bristol Parkway and Wiltshire, with a warning that some of it will be noisy. The drop-in sessions are taking place at locations along the route, including in Yate, Chipping Sodbury and surrounding villages. Network Rail said the upgrade was part of the major electrification programme which is aimed at introducing quieter, more frequent and more reliable services between the West Country and London. The work will be carried out between Saturday, August 19, and Friday, September 15, and includes piling to install
foundations that will support electrification equipment, installing electrification equipment in Chipping Sodbury and Alderton tunnels and improving flood resilience at Chipping Sodbury sidings. As well as the noise, there will also be extra delivery traffic in some areas. The drop-in sessions include the following: Thursday, June 29, Coalpit Heath Village Hall, 4.30pm-7pm; Tuesday, July 4, Ridgewood Community Centre, Yate, 4.30pm-7pm; Wednesday, July 12, Chipping Sodbury Town Hall, 4.30pm-7pm; Thursday, July 13, Trinity Primary School, Acton Turville, 6pm-8pm; Tuesday July 18, Old Sodbury Village Hall, 4.30pm-7pm; Tuesday July 25, All Saints Church Hall, Winterbourne Down, 4.30pm-7pm.
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Outline plans for new homes on Tytherington fields met with objections OBJECTIONS are already being lodged against outline plans to build about 29 homes on a site in Tytherington. An application submitted on behalf of Resolved Developments proposes building detached, semidetached and terraced houses on land that currently consists of two arable fields west of Stowell Hill, alongside an area of hardstanding occupied by metal sheds or containers and a small stone building. The document said the proposal was for a “sustainable location appropriate for residential development” and would help meet a need for new homes in South Gloucestershire. It claimed the development would “enhance the vitality of the village and
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maintain its appeal for both existing and new residents”, said it had been designed to minimise the effect on the conservation area and be a natural extension of the village. But objections raised include concern about increased traffic on unsuitable rural roads if the development goes ahead. There has also been criticism that the developers pointed to nearby Thornbury to provide services for the new residents, claiming that made the scheme unsustainable. Objectors said with so much house building in Thornbury itself, the town was struggling to cope with a rise in its own population when it came to GP services and schools.
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Hedgehog charity in focus at fundraiser PEOPLE are to get the chance to photograph a hedgehog and an owl in a fundraising event for Hedgehog Rescue in Yate. Local photographer Richard McDonough is joining forces with L.Energy Assessor to raise money for equipment for the charity as he celebrates ten years in business. Chipping Sodbury Baptist
Church will play host to a free family event on 2 August between 2pm and 4pm. People will get the opportunity to meet those behind Wild Owl TV and Hedgehog Rescue and to take photos of an owl and a hedgehog. Photo credit to RichMcD Photography
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Big dig gets underway Police appeal made after Thornbury woman foils at Oldbury hill fort phone scam
AN archaeological dig has just started to investigate an Iron Age camp in Oldbury-on-Severn. The dig will run until early July and is part of a project called A Forgotten Landscape, which aims to conserve and enhance the Lower Severn Vale Levels, improve community access and get more people involved with the area’s natural and cultural heritage. During the past 18 months, volunteer archaeologists have used a range of techniques to survey the camp, which is called the Toot, in preparation for the “big dig”. In addition to two main trenches on the Toot itself, the team also hope to dig a series of test pits around the village if Oldbury householders volunteer the use of their gardens. The pits will help the archaeologists understand the
setting of the fort and how it has influenced the settlement that developed around it. Linked to the dig are a number of events, from tours to talks and a finds roadshow. Organisers said the programme of events would give people the chance to learn more about the project and what has already been found. Four of the guided tours of the dig site take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25, at 2.30pm and 3.30pm on both days. Those interested should meet at the village’s Memorial Hall. Two others will be held at the same times on Saturday, July 1. Details of all the events can be found on the project website www.aforgottenlandscape.org.uk where more information is also available on the project.
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PEOPLE with vulnerable elderly relatives, friends or neighbours have been asked to help prevent them falling victim to telephone scams after a Thornbury woman nearly lost £7,000. The appeal comes after police worked with South Gloucestershire trading standards officers and local bank staff to stop the 88-year-old woman having the cash removed from her account. The woman contacted the police to report being bombarded with telephone calls at her home near the town. She said the callers initially claimed to need her bank details in order to process a repayment. Although she became suspicious and cancelled her bank cards, she then started getting calls claiming to be from bank security staff investigating the earlier incident and seeking personal details. The woman became frightened of answering the phone due to the volume of calls and the pressure she was being put under but when confiding in a neighbour, was urged to call the police. Two officers and trading standards officer Neil Derrick
took her to her bank, where they discovered internet banking had been set up on her account without her knowledge - she also did not have any internet access. As a result, bank staff immediately prevented a transfer of £7,000 from her account. PC Lee Bainbridge said: “These telephone scammers can be very convincing and very persistent. We’re glad that this lady felt able to speak to her neighbour about these calls. “We know that people who don’t have someone looking out for them can be more likely to fall victim to these scammers, some of whom callously persuade them that they are friends. “It’s really important to remember that your bank will never ask for your PIN, or ask you to transfer cash ‘as part of an investigation’. “If you’re concerned about a caller who is asking for personal or bank details, hang up and call your branch from the number in the phone book or on your bank statement.” Suspected fraud can be reported online at www. actionfraud.police.uk
Beauty and the Beast comes to Sodbury YOUNG actors will stage a production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in Chipping Sodbury Town Hall. Members of the youth section of the Sodbury Players are in rehearsals for the show, which they will perform on July 21 and 22. The production is based on the hit 1991 film and dates back to a late 18th century classic French fairy tale. Tickets cost £8 and can be bought via the website www.sodburyplayers.org.
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Super simple Summer cooking
Ann Murray is from the Cooking4 Cookery School based in Chipping Sodbury. She’s teamed up with Yate and Sodbury Voice to pass on her wealth of experience in the kitchen. FOR me, when the weather’s lovely, I want to spend as little time in the kitchen as I can, but I still want to eat well. I’m drawn to all the wonderful Summer fruit and veg
which is colourful, delicious and also healthy. When I was one of the judges recently at the Young Chef of the Year competition organised by Rotary I was very impressed. The first year GCSE students from Chipping Sodbury School were asked to produce a 2 course meal for vegetarians. The words that sprung to my mind were ‘innovative’, ‘beautifully presented’ and ‘delicious’. It was clear how much time and effort had gone into their work by both the students and their teachers. I look forward to seeing much stunning dishes when I judge a similar competition at Brimsham Green School and the Rotary sponsored Young Innovator of the Year award. With more people going vegetarian, or indeed vegan, this seemed a very apt challenge. I couldn’t become a vegetarian, but I love fruit and vegetables and aim to have several veggie meals during the week. I would
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• Olive oil – 2 tbsps • Chopped basil – 1 tbs •4 00g mixed chopped Mediterranean vegetables – e.g. peppers, courgettes, aubergines, red/brown/Spring onions, tomatoes preferably different colours •P uff pastry sheet – 1 (room temperature) •H ummus – 1 large pot. • L ightly beaten egg for brushing over pastry
Here’s what you do: Preheat the oven to 220c or Gas Mark 7 with the baking sheet you’re going to use in it. 1. Whilst the oven is preheating roast the veg. If you are using aubergines there’s no longer any need to sprinkle with salt and leave in a colander to draw out the bitterness. New types of aubergine make that unnecessary, so one less process to do. 2. Drizzle the olive oil into a large ovenproof dish, place in the oven for 3 or 4 mins to get hot. 3. Add the prepped veg. Aubergines, courgettes first as they will take longer to cook. Onions, peppers add after 10 mins. Roast for a total of 20-25 mins until cooked and deliciously brown. 4. Whilst that’s happening prep the pastry. For convenience use a pre-rolled puff pastry sheet. 5. Score a 3cm border around the sheet. Prick the base all over with a fork to prevent the base puffing up too much. 6. Lift the pastry on its sheet onto the preheated baking tray. Preheating the tray helps prevent a soggy bottom! 7. Brush all over with a little beaten egg. (Unless you’re cooking for vegans or strict vegetarians who don’t eat eggs.) 8. Bake for 15-20 mins until cooked through and golden brown. 9. Take the tart out of the oven and allow to cool slightly. 10. Then cover with the hummus and top with the roasted veg and chopped basil. Serve immediately with good crusty bread and a green salad.
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Yes to housing estate PLANS for a development of 58 homes in Pucklechurch have been given the go-ahead in spite of local opposition.. Knightstone Housing Association wants to build affordable properties for rent and shared ownership on two sites off Oaktree Avenue. The estate will include one and two-bedroom flats and two and three-bedroom houses. The area was originally a barrage balloon centre and later housed RAF Pucklechurch. Part of the overall site towards Back Lane has been designated a village green and will not be developed. Residents objected to the loss of green space and expressed concerns that a three-storey block of flats would be out of keeping with the historic village. Neighbours were also worried about the loss of on-street parking and the increased traffic the homes will bring. South Gloucestershire Council's Development Control (East) Committee approved the plans at a meeting on June 15, having visited the site earlier in the month. A number of conditions are attached to the planning permission. Knightstone held a number of consultation events in the village over its plans.
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Badminton Horse Trials rider thanks medics and rehab team RIDER Emily Gilruth, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a crosscountry fall at the recent Badminton Horse Trials is now recovering at home. Emily had been airlifted to Southmead Hospital after the fall early on the cross-country track with Topwood Beau. The horse was not injured. She was initially put into intensive care before being moved onto a neurological ward. She was later transferred to a hospital closer to her Cheshire home and then underwent an intensive programme at the Injured Jockeys Fund rehabilitation centre at Oakesy House in Lambourn. Emily said: “Thank you so much to everyone for their kind thoughts, messages and support since my fall at Badminton Horse Trials. “I owe a huge debt of thanks to everyone involved in the medical support at Badminton, the intensive care unit at Bristol’s Southmead Hospital, the Royal Stoke University Hospital and the team at Oaksey House, without whom I would not be so well on the road to recovery. Thank you all.”
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Do you love reading? DO you love reading? Would you like to connect with others in your community and share your love of reading with them? South Gloucestershire Library Service is taking part in an innovative community project - called South West: Region of Readers - with six South West library services. With support from Arts Council England, the project is being developed with The Reader, an award-winning charitable social enterprise working to connect people with great literature through shared reading. As part of the project the library service is looking for Reader Leaders for Staple Hill Library. Reader Leaders would facilitate a weekly shared reading group at the library. They would receive full training from the Reader and on-going support from the Reader and the library. A meeting will take place at Staple Hill Library on Tuesday June 27 from 2pm to 3.30pm to introduce the project and explain more about the volunteering opportunities available. The meeting will give an introduction to The Reader and Shared Reading with a special shared reading taster session to see what it’s all about. If you are interested in attending, please email the library at staplehill.library@southglos.gov.uk or call 01454 868006. If you are interested in volunteering but are unable to make the meetings, please call Samantha Weaver from the Reader on 07812 238 532 for an informal conversation about becoming a Reader Leader.
Generous audiences donate cash for charities at popular concerts AUDIENCES at two concerts given by the Alveston Singers donated more than £1,244 through collections made at the recent events. The money was accepted for two charities - the Julian Trust for the homeless and Off the Record, a mental health charity for young people. It will be shared equally between them, with nothing taken out for choir funds. The singers perform two spring concerts each year in Alveston and Thornbury,
with others held during the run-up to Christmas. They do not sell tickets for the performances but organise retiring collections for their chosen charities. A spokeswoman for the group thanked supporters for the donations and said details of the next concerts would be announced nearer the time. The choir was established 40 years ago and is led by recently appointed conductor, James Davies.
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Thornbury one-stop-shop closure to go ahead despite opposition THE controversial move to close Thornbury’s one-stop-shop will go ahead from the end of June. A decision was taken last autumn to shut down the facility, which is based in the town’s library and provides a point of contact for local people who need help and advice with council services. But South Gloucestershire Council said Thornbury had been the least busy of its one-stopshops for a number of years and closing it would help save £60,000 annually. Labour and Liberal Democrat councillors had spoken out against the closure but it was
confirmed for mid-2017. However, the council said new arrangements had been made at the library to help residents needing to access its services. That included installing more computers and having a dedicated member of staff available for the next six months to help people get used to what might be a new way of dealing with the council. South Gloucestershire said a significant number of users of the Thornbury facility lived closer to alternative services, especially the Patchway onestop-shop.
But those who make use of the Thornbury service will still be able to visit the library - and get help there if necessary to collect application forms for benefits, bus passes and blue badges for the disabled, report potholes, renew garden waste subscriptions and use a freephone to speak to advisers. More complicated matters might involve visiting other onestop-shops in Yate, Patchway or Kingswood. John Goddard, the council’s Cabinet member for corporate resources, said: “This decision is part of the council’s ongoing commitment to spending our
money where it can make the most difference. “Closing the Thornbury onestop-shop, which is the quietest of these services, will help us save £60,000, which in turn means that we can protect other services that people rely on. “Although this decision was taken last year, we have spent time since then making arrangements that will support residents who may need a little help, such as accessing services online, if they don’t have the equipment or the confidence.”
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Twirlers continue their success story YATE Star Twirlers bagged eight podium places at the fourth National Association of Majorettes England competition. The group claimed three first places, three second and two third places. Their wins came in a mixture of events including traditional majorette corps, pom team and exhibition corps. The troupe has represented England in various categories over the past 4 years and hope to be selected again when they take part at the qualifying National Championships in July. If chosen they will go on to compete at the European Championships in Holland. Photo courtesy of Jeff Gendall Photography
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Rovers first up as Yate prepare for new season LEAGUE One team Bristol Rovers have been lined up as Yate Town’s opening friendly fixture of the 2017/18 season. Yate Town FC started preseason training at the end of June and have arranged a series of friendly matches prior to the Southern League season which starts on 12 August. The most prestigious of the pre-season games is against
Bristol Rovers scheduled for Saturday 8 July. The tie will also be Rovers opening friendly match and a large crowd is expected at Lodge Road. Yate have been liaising with Bristol Rovers Community Trust and are looking to promote the day as a family community event with activities for children throughout the afternoon. Bath City and Chipping
Sodbury Town will also be visiting The Jelf Stadium for friendly matches. League fixtures are due to be announced on 12 July. Full list of Yate Town friendly matches: Sat 8 July, Bristol Rovers Lodge Road, 3.00 Pm Tues 18 July Thornbury Town, away 6.30 Pm
Thurs 20 July, Longwell Green sports, away 7.30 Pm Sat 22 July, Stonehouse, away 3.00 Pm Tues 25 July, Lydney Town, away 7.30 Pm Sat 29 July, Bath City, home 3.00 Pm Tues 1 August, Chipping Sodbury, home 3.00 Pm
Dynamites shine in Germany after fundraising success DANCE group Dynamites are celebrating a successful trip to the European Streetdance Championships in Germany. The group made it through to the final of the over 18’s intermediate category and finished in tenth place. The group includes two crew members from Yate, Chloe Hitchings, 16 and Rheanna Dennis, 14. Fundraising events as well as help from local business and parents ensured the group exceeded their £12,500 target to ensure they could get to the event. Chloe’s mum Sarah said; ‘Being tenth in Europe is an amazing achievement for the group. This has been a once in a life time opportunity for them and we are all very thankful to all the local businesses who sponsored them and to all the people who attended events, bought raffle tickets, and donated items, their support has been outstanding.’
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Driving the length of Britain is just in a days work for stroke survivor A MAJOR stroke in 2014 was never going to put the brakes on Eddie Ruskin’s passion for cars and driving. The Yate man is now embarking on a challenge that will raise funds for the charity which helped in his recovery after his stroke at the age of 45. Eddie plans to drive the 874 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats in just one day to raise money for Bristol Area Stroke Foundation. The stroke left him with paralysis on his left side and, whilst he can now walk with the aid of a leg brace and walking stick, his left arm still has very little movement. Eddie’s determination to be able to drive again led him to complete the training and reassessment needed to regain his licence, and he has also qualified as an advanced driver with the Institute of Advanced Motoring. He still feels that he doesn’t have his previous energy levels, and this fundraising challenge
WET weather provided a dramatic day of racing at Castle Combe as competitors struggled to master the changing conditions. Local racing driver Chris Hignell had an eventful day when he competed in the saloon car championship as well as the circuit’s new Hot Hatch challenge. In largely dry conditions Hignell qualified for the saloon race in 31st overall and ahead of some of his class rivals. The Hot Hatch qualifying race was also completed in the dry, and a best ever time of 1m23.9 saw him start from 27th on the grid overall. The race was very much a family affair with Hignell’s son-in-law Dan Burt competing in Chris’s old Fiat Punto and nephew Josh Hignell debuting in his fathers Citroen Saxo. An Electrical issue with Hignell’s Peugeot as he was waiting to go out in the saloon race proved too difficult to repair in time to make the start. Despite the pouring rain the car was ready for its second outing. The weather continued to pose problems for Hignell when his car overheated in the
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Mitsubishi Mirage, he will have Andrew Heaton alongside him, who is another advanced driver, acting as navigator and keeping him alert. Eddie said; “I was successful in being able to return to driving, which has given me my life back. I am now back at work and enjoying my independence once again. My story is one of success, but for many other stroke survivors, theirs is one of life changing results that leave them partially or totally dependant on others.” The Bristol Area Stroke Foundation charity supports over 700 people every year to recover from a stroke, but was recently advised that a large part of their financial support is now under threat due to local authority and NHS cut backs. You can support Eddie’s fundraising challenge by searching for his justgiving page online.
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The conditions had an effect on most of the competitors and many suffered from fogged up windscreens but despite this Hignell brought the car home in 25th place (of 31 starters) and 3rd in class. Chris Hignell said; ‘It was
a testing day but one that proved the value of teamwork and perseverance in these very competitive race series.’ The next round is on July 15th. Photo courtesy of Jeff Gendall Photography
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