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February, 2019 Issue 48
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You are all amazing School is improving
Ofsted says Brimsham Green School, led by Kim Garland, above, is making encouraging progress. PAGE 6
Long wait
More than half of patients at a Yate surgery have to wait more than a week to see a GP. PAGE 10
Royal visitors
WHEN a Chipping Sodbury chef and his family suffered a double blow in the space of a few weeks, the community rallied round to help. Dave and Shamsi Kabbara were devastated after doctors told Dave that he needed a lung transplant. Weeks later he lost his job working at Amigos Mexican restaurant, which shut at short notice. The couple have been effectively living in hospital and have struggled to pay the bills, with
neither of them at work. But a crowdfunding drive launched by friends to help the family through their difficult time has so far raised more than £6,000. Shamsi says the family has been “blown away” by the support they have received. She said: “I’ve never ever seen anything like the GoFundMe. Dave and I were just in tears.” Full story: Pages 2&3
The Princess Royal has met the volunteers who saved Yate Outdoor Sports Complex from closure. PAGE 17
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Concerns have been raised that the West of England Combined Authority is not involving the public enough. PAGE 39
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A FAMILY who suffered a devastating double blow have praised the “amazing” support of their community. Chipping Sodbury couple Shamsi and Dave Kabbara were left devastated after doctors told Dave that he needs a lung transplant, then only weeks later he lost his job. Since news of their plight emerged, friends, neighbours and well-wishers have raised £6,000 to help the family through the toughest of times. Just 10 weeks ago Dave was fit and healthy, working long hours at the town’s Mexican restaurant Amigos and going at “a hundred miles an hour,” according to Shamsi. But in November he got an infection which caused scarring on his lungs. He was in and out of hospital before Christmas, and in early January had the news that he needed a transplant. Dave was then hit with a second blow: he lost his job working at Amigos, which shut at short notice. The couple have been effectively living in Southmead Hospital for weeks, waiting for a bed at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. Doctors there need to carry out pre-assessment tests ahead of a transplant. Shamsi, who has an autoimmune condition which means she self-administers low level chemotherapy treatment every week, says she and Dave have been overwhelmed by the kindness of people in the Chipping Sodbury community.
She said: “Chipping Sodbury – wow! We are blown away by your generosity. “We even had a phone call offering us a restaurant when Dave gets better. “We’ve been amazed by the response from the Chipping Sodbury community and the support and the messages we’ve had. “A random stranger in a shop bought me a Christmas decoration when I was breaking down. “My neighbour has been like an angel: she’s walking my dog for me, putting the bins out. I had a ‘Daveysitting rota’ when he was at home to look after Dave. “As for the kids who worked in the restaurant, one of them, a 16 year old boy, has set up a fundraiser for the British Lung Foundation – he wants donations for his 17th birthday to go to the charity. Customers from the restaurant even turned up at the hospital the other day.” Shamsi and Dave have a 12 year old daughter, Yasmine, who is at home being looked after by Shamsi’s mum. Shamsi said: “I’m sleeping in the hospital and she is there for my daughter when she comes home from school. Somebody that I hardly knew offered to drive to the Lake District on her day off and get my mum. My Mum is having investigations for a serious heart conditions so was advised not to drive down.” It’s been a struggle to pay the bills with neither of them at work. Additional costs for the family include accommodation
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Dave and Shamsi Kabbara, pictured with their daughter Yasmine (left), have been amazed by the response of the Chipping Sodbury community to their plight. near the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Their previous neighbour, Claudia Carr, set up a GoFundMe page which has far exceeded its £2,500 target. As the Voice went to press donations had passed £6,000 and the target had been raised to £8,000. Shamsi said; “Claudia, what an amazing amazing person. I’ve never ever seen anything like the GoFundMe. Dave and I were just in tears.” The money will pay for a room near the hospital as well as the rent for their own home. Shamsi appealed for help to find a room on Facebook, and a woman from Chipping Sodbury who used to live in Birmingham
used her contacts to find somewhere affordable. When it’s all over and Dave is better, the couple want to volunteer at Southmead Hospital. Shamsi said: “We are humbled and in awe of the staff. They work relentlessly from the second they walk in until they leave 12.5 hours later. “The number of times I’ve seen the crash trolley run up and down this corridor is unbelievable, but the staff still have a smile on their face and all the compassion in the world for you. Numerous times I’ve been crying in the corridor and someone has stopped what they’re doing and come and hugged me.”
Pedestrian dies A MAN has died after he was hit by a vehicle reversing out of a driveway. Avon and Somerset police said the man, who was in his 90s, was walking in Manor Lane, Charfield, when he was “involved in a collision with a car” on January 16 at 8.55am. A spokesperson said: “The pedestrian suffered a fractured rib and was taken to Southmead Hospital, where sadly he died the following day.” “We’re keen to hear from anyone who was in Manor Lane around the time of the incident, who may have information to help our enquiries.” Anyone who saw the incident or has information they think can help the police should call 101 and ask for the collision investigation unit, quoting reference number 5219 011 618.
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New estate of 226 homes approved ANOTHER 226 homes will be built at the North Yate New Neighbourhood, despite fears drivers could speed through the estate. Councillors approved Barratt Homes’ plans – but also raised concerns that the master plan for the four-hectare, 2,450-home development was being built out of order, with homes set to go up before the district centre. The development will be made up of one, two, three and four-bed homes, 60 of which would be classed as affordable, which means they would be available for social rent or under shared-ownership schemes. Councillor Ian Boulton (Lab, Staple Hill) said he feared that, until the roads through the neighbourhood were adopted by the council, there would be no enforceable speed limits. Lawyers were unable to confirm whether that was the case, and he said the “hole in the argument” might be enough to defer the committee’s decision. However, officers contested that drivers’ speeds would be limited by the design of the roads. Proposing approval, Keith Burchell (Con, Almondsbury) said: “You can’t account for idiot drivers who go too fast and park
An artist's impression of some the new homes set to be built in North Yate New Neighbourhood. in stupid places. “You can’t hold developments up because drivers are going to drive through at 40mph. That’s got to be dealt with as it happens, through enforcements. “That’s all we can look at, otherwise conditions [on the planning consent] would be 50 or 60 pages long.” Yate North representative Mike Drew (Lib Dem) said the North Yate New Neighbourhood was being built out of sequence and the district centre was being “leapfrogged”.
He said the necessary infrastructure and amenities would not be in place for the 226 homes proposed – and claimed Barratt Homes could instead look to develop the district centre with more homes to maximise its profits. Mr Drew was told that members had signed off a
phasing plan for the new neighbourhood – but then officers had agreed a different order with the developer. As they were revisions to the plan, officers were not required to consult with elected members. The application was voted through.
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Brimsham Green is improving, says Ofsted INSPECTORS say leaders at Brimsham Green School are “taking effective action” to improve it. Ofsted inspectors visited the secondary school in December for the first time since the education watchdog declared that the school required improvement in 2016. They have now released their monitoring report. Inspector Steve Smith said there had been encouraging progress, particularly in providing work that suits the differing abilities of pupils; challenging the most able and supporting those of lower academic ability. He said: “The most able pupils are now making better progress than they were at the time of the previous inspection. Post-16 outcomes have also improved and are in line with the national average.” Head teacher Kim Garland said the inspector had “recognised the significant improvement in outcomes for our most able students and our sixth formers, two priority areas from our 2016 inspection”. She added: “These cohorts of students collectively represent more than half of our students on roll, and so their achievements are good barometers for the quality of
teaching at Brimsham.” The report identified that the school in Broad Lane, Yate, still needs to improve the achievement of lower ability pupils and the small number of middle-ability disadvantaged boys who are “lagging behind” their peers. In addition, it needs to strengthen its governing body and thereby increase the challenge made to school leaders. Ms Garland said, “Our Governors are determined to lead our improvement; they are hugely supportive of the work that takes place to develop successful Brimsham learners, and they challenge me and other leaders to work with a sense of urgency and ambition for our school.” Teaching is also improving, feedback is consistent and “pupils are provided with practical, meaningful advice that leads them to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of their work,” the report said. Ofsted said teaching assistants were being employed more effectively to help pupils. Parents are “consulted more frequently” on leadership decisions, and parent forums provide feedback to the school. Generally, parents are more involved with the work of
Kim Garland, headteacher. the school. Ms Garland said: “The report contains many positive statements but, for us, the concluding statement shows that our vision for Brimsham has become a reality.” The report ends by praising the “warm, inclusive ‘feel’ of the school, which encourages pupils to strive for success”. Student awards: Page 15
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n NEWS A WOOD sculptor from Yate is appealing for people to help trace the saws he uses to make his art. Andy O’Neill had six chainsaws, a set of drills and a leaf blower stolen from his van, which was parked in Glenfall, in the early hours of Sunday 30 December.
Carver’s tools stolen He fears that his saws, which are worth around £5,000, are gone for good unless people who see or hear of them being offered for sale pass on information.
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Man arrested after pub assault A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of wounding after an assault in a busy Chipping Sodbury pub in the early hours of New Years’ Day. The 26year old man has been released under investigation by police after an incident at about 12.10am at the Portcullis on Horse Street. A man received medical attention for an injury to his face. Police say the pub was full at the time of the incident and anyone who has yet to come forward with information should call them on 101, quoting incident number 5219 000 006. Afterwards management at the pub issued a statement urging anyone with information to contact the police and stressing: “We do not accept any sort of violence, whether that is inside or outside of our building.”
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Andy said: “A neighbour’s CCTV picked up on a tall man wearing a head torch acting suspiciously around the parked vehicles including my van at around 2am but the images weren't clear enough to get any kind of identification. "I've since heard of two other vans being targeted and tools stolen in Glenfall around the same time.” “I've also been made aware that a lot of people have been sharing this story via social media and I'd just like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has posted, shared and written positive comments of support regarding this - it's greatly appreciated." Andy uses his saws to carve storm-damaged and diseased trees into sculptures, seats and play equipment. After starting work as a graphic designer, his love of the outdoors saw him train as a tree
surgeon before being inspired by an artist at the Glastonbury Festival to express his artistic talent as a chainsaw sculptor. He has created art for the National Trust, Forestry Commission and councils, as well as private clients. Andy is appealing for anyone with any information to either contact Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111 or to get in touch with him directly via his website, www.wildwoodcarving.co.uk The stolen saws: • Two Stihl MS261s • Stihl MS880 • Stihl MS441 • Stihl MS201 • Stihl MS193. • Stolen drill: Makita DLX2005M Limited Edition Combi Drill and Impact Driver with 2x 4.0Ah batteries
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n NEWS YATE’S Dorothy Perkins store is set to shut in February. The women’s fashion store in Yate Shopping Centre is one of 62 nationwide which are reported to have recently been earmarked for closure by retail chain Arcadia. The closure comes despite rent concessions from the centre being in place. Yate Shopping Centre manager Andrew Lowry said: “I’m very sorry to see them close their store, however unfortunately most retailers are reviewing their portfolios and where turnover is reducing decisions are being made to close stores. “I’m confident that we will attract a new retailer shortly.” A report in industry website Fashion United says that retail tycoon Sir Philip Green has called in advisers Deloitte to review his Arcadia group, which owns Dorothy Perkins, after a ‘prolonged dip’ in sales. It’s thought that he may consider the option of closing more stores to help balance the books. Arcadia did not respond to a request for comment from the Voice. Andrew said the current overall retail market was difficult and, with companies now able to review store leases every five years, they have the option to pull out if shops aren’t performing. He added said: “It is no secret that
Dorothy Perkins to close retailers at all levels are reviewing their options for the next twelve months in the light of the threat of Brexit and the continued impact of online shopping.” But Yate Shopping Centre seems to be holding up well. Throughout last year footfall increased, going against the national trend. Andrew describes it as ‘a period of sustained success.’ The Dorothy Perkins store in Yate Shopping Centre. The vacancy rate for units is just under variety of shops that Yate offers the local 5% compared to a national rate of over 10%. community are competing effectively with Christmas footfall was up 17.5 per cent on other major centres further afield. The 2017. centre offers a good range of national and And this month Home Bargains will be independent traders with more openings opening on South Walk, while a new retailer scheduled. is due to move in to the former Prezzo unit at “I am pleased with the way that Yate Yate Riverside. Shopping Centre is performing, and Home Andrew said: “It proves that the wide Bargains is another major boost for us.”
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Land found for new affordable homes NEW affordable homes could be built on ten sites in the Yate and Sodbury area. Many of the sites are open spaces next to homes owned by Merlin Housing Society. Building on them – a process known as infilling – would help meet South Gloucestershire’s target of providing 10,000 affordable homes over the next eight years. But not all will be suitable for building on – the council believes the 54 spaces it has earmarked will provide a total of 34 new homes between them. There are five pieces of land in Yate: by the Celestine Road/ Cranleigh Court junction, at Blakeney Mills and Orchard Close, and two on Beaufort Road. There are two in Chipping Sodbury, at Smarts Green and Horse Street, one in Lower Almondsbury, in Tockington Lane, and two in Old Sodbury, on Chapel Lane and Church Lane. A council report on the 54 sites says seven of them are seen to have potential for development on the open market but their total area is relatively small, at 3,394 sq m or about eight tenths of an acre. The biggest group are sites which have limited value on their own but are next to land already owned by Merlin and could be combined with it to build homes. The 26 sites cover a total area of around 12,750 sq m – just over three acres. Another 21 sites are costing the council money to maintain and the report said they would benefit from being taken over
Land at the junction of Celestine Road and Cranleigh Court Road is being handed to Merlin Housing Society by South Gloucestershire Council. by Merlin. Their total area is 6,177sq m – around one and a half acres. The council report says: “Not all sites will be capable of development. “Some sites, even once merged with Merlin’s adjoining land, will not be viable for Merlin to develop, but could provide for self-build plots for disposal on the open market, with the capital receipt then reinvested.” It recognised that Merlin “would be taking a degree of
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n NEWS ONE in every ten patients in the region is waiting at least three weeks to see a GP, new figures reveal. As the NHS faces its busiest time of the year, 56,250 people in the area covered by the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group had to wait at least 21 days to see a doctor after booking an appointment. And 24,700 people waited more than a month for an appointment booked in October, the latest NHS Digital data shows. Figures from the annual NHS England patient survey in the area show that at two surgeries serving the Yate and Chipping Sodbury population, more than half of patients have to wait a week or more for an appointment – but at two others, most patients are seen on the same day. Figures for Yate’s West Walk Surgery showed 20% of patients were able to book a same-day appointment, 1% had one on the following day, 16% waited
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to see a doctor, quite apart from prolonging the length of time someone has to live with the medical issue that is troubling them.” Dr Martin Jones, GP and Medical Director of Commissioning and Primary Care at Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “Local GPs are working hard to provide the best quality care to their patients, with more than 500,000 appointments in October and around 40% of people seen by practice staff on the same day. However, we understand that some people struggle to get appointments quickly and we are working with local GPs to improve access to appointments. “Every practice in the area now offers appointments at the evenings or weekends, making it easier for people to see a doctor, nurse or other health professional at a time convenient to them. By offering more GP and nurse appointments we hope to help keep our patients well and relieve pressure on the wider health system." “NHS Pharmacists are also available to offer advice on treating common winter ailments like coughs and colds and can usually see you on the same day.”
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MEMBERS of amateur dramatics group Sodbury Players are celebrating after receiving two nominations in a prestigious regional awards contest. The group, whose Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime ran at Chipping Sodbury Town Hall in January were chosen in the Best Pantomime and Company Characterisation categories of the National Sodbury Players in rehearsal for this year’s panto, Jack and the Operatic and Dramatic Beanstalk Association South West awards. We enjoyed some great success at the Rose Their 2018 pantomime Peter Pan was a Bowls this year as well, and we are really huge success, with a near sell-out run, and pleased that we are moving in the right the youth group’s production of Footloose direction as a group.” also won recognition. This year’s Jack and the The group are presenting the One Act Beanstalk has also sold almost every seat. Festival at the Town Hall from March 7-9 and Jake Palmer, 18, played both leading men a May production of Rumours. in the two shows. Tickets can be booked online at bit. A spokesperson for the Players said: “We are so pleased to have our work recognised. ly/29BiwY8.
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Business as usual after pub chimney fire FIRE crews from Bath and Yate were called to the Royal Oak Pub in Chipping Sodbury because of a chimney fire. A spokesman for the Royal Oak Pub said it was a small fire in the chimney. He said: “It was part of the old flue that caught alight. The fire brigade was there prompt and put it out really quickly.” There was no disruption for customers because of the fire on January 9. Firefighters extinguished the blaze with specialist equipment. The pub management posted a message of thanks to the firefighters on Facebook, saying: “No one is injured, we're open as normal and serving a selection of smoked meat dishes this evening. Our huge thanks to Avon Fire and Rescue. Exceptionally professional and a really nice group of lads.” Picture courtesy of Yate Fire Station
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Student success celebrated at Brimsham Green
PUPILS, parents, staff and governors have recognised the achievements of Brimsham Green School students in exams at a special celebratory event. Not only were the most recent GCSE and A-level examination results applauded, but also the achievements of students from the Yate secondary school who have secured apprenticeships or are going on to vocational courses. Head teacher Kim Garland said: “We are really proud of the challenging academic and vocational pathways our students have chosen and we have absolute faith that they will be successful in their endeavours. Undoubtedly, you will hear about these students in the future.” At GCSE Jessica Hatherell received an award for high achievement in chemistry, biology, English language, French, history, music and geography, while Lawrence Northam was recognised for chemistry and computer science. At A-level, Abbie Walker was for celebrated for her achievements in English literature, geography and German, and Marcus Jeffries was recognised for his success in physics, maths and further maths. Special awards were also given out: the Sports Cup to Michael Holden, the Music Cup to Bethany Goodchild, the Graham Slann Award to Max Calderan, the Brimsham Green Cup to Finlay Barringer and the Sophie Gibbs Drama Award to Kirk Clifford, who is now at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School studying production arts for stage and screen.
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Princesses wanted to reign over town
THE search is on for a princess or a prince, plus attendants, who can help host events for the Chipping Sodbury Festival and lead the carnival parade. Youngsters who are interested in becoming the figurehead for this year’s celebrations have a month to submit their applications. The committee is looking for three young people – a prince or princess, who must be aged 11 to 14, and two attendants aged 9 to 11. They should live within 3 miles of the town. Entry forms can be downloaded from the website, www.chippingsodburyfestival. com, and entries must be in by March 2. The Festival itself takes place from June 14 to 23 and preparations are already underway.
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Princess Royal celebrates Yate volunteers THE Princess Royal has visited the Yate Outdoor Sports Complex to celebrate the dedication of the volunteers who saved the facility from closure and now run it day to day. YOSC chair Jeremy Dale, a volunteer himself, escorted Princess Anne on a tour of the running track which is currently being refurbished. The final phase of work starts in April when the top surface will be laid. The Princess watched and chatted to local athletes who participated in track and field events, as well as target sprint competitors who showcased their sport. At the clubhouse, the Princess unveiled a plaque to officially open the Jefferies Arena, named after Tony and Pat Jefferies. They started out as supportive parents but went on to volunteer as club officers, coaches and judges. In her speech she acknowledged the work of all the
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volunteers who have given their time to the sports facility. Also attending was former England Rugby international Phil Vickery, in his capacity as Deputy Lieutenant of Gloucestershire In his welcome address, councillor Chris Willmore said: “YOSC and this new athletics arena only exists because of volunteers. “In using the Jefferies name for the athletics arena, it will stand as a permanent reminder to us all of the central role volunteers play in all the sports at YOSC and the importance for us all to continue to volunteer to keep facilities like this open.” The Princess met local dignitaries, YOSC volunteers, supporters and Yate Town
Council staff. The town council has been involved with the refurbishment of the track and its estates team helped prepare for the royal visit. South Gloucestershire Council vice-chair Brian Allinson said: “The facilities at YOSC are tremendous and a credit both to Yate Town Council and the management and trustees of the complex.” Complex anager Andy Lathall said: “YOSC would like to say a huge thank you to all the volunteers that keep the complex running, along with all the work that Yate Town Council are putting in to keep the facility up to date and open for the local community.”
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n STROUD AUCTION ROOMS A FASCINATING insight into Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s illfated Antarctic Polar Expedition of 1910 was provided at Stroud Auction Rooms' January sale. Items from the expedition were consigned by direct descendants of Thomas Newland Rosser (1857-1935), dock master at Bute Docks. Captain Rosser hosted Scott and the Terra Nova before the expedition set off for Antarctica. Most of these items easily made the 25 highest selling lots, with an Adelie penguin egg in a glazed mahogany case, which had been presented to Captain Rosser, topping the list at £9,000. A signed menu from a complimentary dinner for Captain Scott and the officers of the Terra Nova at the Royal Hotel, Cardiff, on June 13, 1910 (two days before sailing), sold for £5,100, while a typed and handwritten receipt addressed to Captain Rosser for £2 2s 0d, signed by Scott in original Expedition envelope with postmark for Cardiff 1910 (£3,500). A full set of Beatles
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autographs proved popular with collectors and eventually went under the hammer for £3,600. The signatures were obtained by the receptionist at the Castle Hotel, Taunton, on September 5, 1963. The Beatles were staying there after a performance at Taunton's Gaumont Theatre and their signatures are on the hotel's headed notepaper. The increasing interest in vinyl saw a copy of the Beatles' Please Please Me album, with black and gold label and Northern Songs credit, sell for £1,900, while a copy of Dr Z’s 1971 prog rock album Three Parts To My Soul sold for £900. Stamps continue to be sought-after and a Stanley Gibbons red crown album for George VI Commonwealth stamps, together with complete
mint Royal Silver Wedding and UPC mint omnibus sets, made £3,100. The next auction will be on February 6 and 7, when specialist sections will include guns and weapons, medals and militaria, sporting, taxidermy, toys, scientific instruments, weights and scales, cameras and binoculars. Viewing will be on Tuesday, February 5 (10am7pm) and from 9am on sale days. Free valuation sessions are every Friday (9am-5pm) and Saturday (9am-12.30pm). For information about any aspect of 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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A Grand Day Out It was an exciting day this one, I and half our team took to the road to visit a frame buyers emporium. It was an early start mind, we left our fine city before dawn and headed east as far as I’ve been in a long time - London Docklands. On arrival, and with coffees, we quickly set about the task in hand. Divided into two teams, aiming to see as many glasses as we could, off we set. A WhatsApp group helped the process as images of the fine, the fancy, the superb and of course the downright ridiculous started whizzing around. After a few hours of enthusiastic searching, networking and discussion we had our shortlist. There were great British designs (we’ve got several of these already), the fantastic Tom Davies made to order from London (got lots of these too!) and some truly whacky designs (er no, we do not
have these!). The new collections we have chosen for you will be landing and on display by the time you are reading this. Just call in to either practice to have a look for yourself! Now whilst we didn’t achieve anything as incredible as growing seeds on the far side of the moon, we did secure an exclusive launch of a vibrant new collection coming soon to this Opticians near you look out for more details later in the year! On our return journey I felt like quite the tourist. My trusty phone navigation system sent us on a sight seeing tour past many of
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View from Yate Heritage Centre . . . The markets and fairs of Yate and Sodbury IN the midst of the 800th anniversary of Sodbury Market last year, it will have escaped the attention of most people that Yate too, was marking an 800th anniversary of a market. The 13th century was the heyday of setting up planned market towns. In 1218, Henry III granted Ralph de Willington, lord of the manor of Yate, the right to have a market. Unfortunately, evidence of what actually occurred is scant and historians have determined the market idea was abandoned in the later 13th century. Another market close by prevailed and the rest, as they say, is history. When older residents of Yate think of Yate market they will think of a fortnightly event where livestock and produce was sold. The market enjoyed its heyday in the later 19th century and rallied
at certain points during the 20th century, but was largely in decline after the Second World War. The final closure in the late 1970s appears to have generated barely a whimper. Yet, for many in the farming community and what was a far more rural area around Yate, the market by Yate railway station was an important part of their economic and social lives. Like Sodbury, there were cattle, sheep and also hens on display at Yate market, and regular fat stock shows took place alongside. Transporting animals changed markedly over the years. Rail was common for transporting animals distances and many farmers came by car and trailer, even with sheep in their car boots on some occasions. The traditional way for local
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n NEWS A ROGUE trader from Yate who dumped sacks of rubbish in the countryside has been told to pay almost £1,500 in fines and costs. Geoffrey Ferris, of Orchard Close, was convicted of fly tipping waste at Hoovers Lane near Iron Acton and Hackett Lane near Thornbury, after being paid by householders to dispose of it. The 35-year-old was also found guilty of carrying waste without being registered. He admitted offences relating to both incidents, which took place last year. The case was brought by South Gloucestershire Council’s environmental protection team, who found that Ferris had removed the household waste as a business transaction. Evidence linked it to addresses in Cromhall and Yate. Ferris was fined £400 for each fly-tip, £200 for the other licensing offence and ordered to pay £485 in costs, totalling £1,485. The council has warned fly tippers it will always take them
£1,500 fine over rubbish dumped in country lanes to court rather than issuing fixed penalty notices. Cabinet member for communities and tourism Paul Hughes said: “Statistics show that anyone fly-tipping in South Gloucestershire is five times more likely to be successfully prosecuted than anywhere else in the country, and our awardwinning envirocrime team have a 100 per cent record of securing successful prosecutions for this type of offence. “These are two different examples that again highlight why there is no excuse for this type of behaviour. Flytipping is an issue that affects our communities and local environment and this activity will not be tolerated in South Gloucestershire.” Anyone who sees illegal
Fine over builder’s ‘serious failures’ A BUILDER who was found to have breached building regulations as part of work on a property in Yate has been told to pay more than £11,000 in fines and costs. Ben Walker, from Bradley Stoke, traded as Monkeyfist Construction. A court heard that he assured the property owners that he would finish the project within budget before Christmas 2017. But they noticed little progress and asked an independent builder for advice. This led to the discovery that no application had been made for the work and South Gloucestershire Council’s Building Control team subsequently took the case on. The construction was found to have serious failures and significant work had to be carried out to make sure that it was stable. Council cabinet member for communities Paul Hughes said: “Construction is a complex arena where unscrupulous individuals can take advantage of customers’ unfamiliarity with legislation, and profit from cutting corners. If a contractor, homeowner or member of public are not sure of their responsibilities then they should contact our Building Control team and we will offer help and guidance to all our residents.” The case was heard at Bristol Magistrates Court. Walker was convicted of five charges and ordered to pay a total of £11,689.18 in fines, the council’s costs and a victim surcharge.
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Award-winning park needs more volunteers CAN you help keep one of Yate’s treasured possessions at its best? Kingsgate Park has won many awards, including the maximum five stars in the Royal Horticultural Society’s Pride in the Parks award in 2017. But to keep it in the top of its class it needs more volunteers. Volunteers are organised by the Friends of Kingsgate Park group, which helps the town council with the Easter egg hunt, the Yate Rocks festival and Carols in the Park. It also sets up work days and its volunteers provide swan and duck food, which is sold to raise further funds. Anyone who is interested in helping should email friendskingsgatepark@gmail. com or contact the group via the Facebook page Friends of Kingsgate Park. Swans on the water in Yate’s Kingsgate Park. Photo by Sue Swanborough
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA 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.
February 1 n Cotswold Edge Events presents Paul Jones and Dave Kelly Chipping Sodbury Town Hall 7.30pm. Tickets from: www. cotswoldedgeevents.co.uk February 2 n Sodbury Vale Model Railway Club's 35th Annual Model Railway Exhibition will be held on Saturday 2nd February 2019 at St Mary's Church, Church Road, Yate, BS37 5BG. Open 10.00am to 4.30pm. Full details at www.sodburyvalemrc. co.uk February 2 n Primrose Bank Workday. This workday is to clear brambles to help spring flowers has been organised by the Southwold Group of Avon Wildlife Trust on behalf of the Frome Forum. Please wear outdoor clothing, gloves and stout footwear. Meet at 10am on the east side of Wickwar Road, Chipping Sodbury near the zebra crossing by the entrance to the
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Frome Valley Walkway. February 8 & 9 n Charity Dance Showcase Moon and Stars. 7.30pm onwards. Chipping Sodbury Town Hall. Tickets from £8. Featuring international superstar Ozgen and Live Music with Hazir. www. sachabellydance.co.uk/events-andclasses February 11 & March 11 n The Sodbury and Yate Business Association meetings this year: 11th Feb, 11th March. The meetings are held at the Yate Outdoor Sports Complex (YOSC) from 17.30 - 19.00. Non-members are welcome to join us for a meeting. For more info: https:// sodburyandyate.biz/ February 11 n SYBA AGM 11th February at YOSC 17.30 - 19.00. Join us to appoint new roles for this year. If you are interested in taking on any of the roles, please email SYBA at enquiries@sodburyandyate.biz for more information. February 12 n ‘The Andrew Hook Memorial Meeting (incorporating The Bristol Group Annual Meeting): The Great Western Society Today’ presented by Richard Antliff. BAWA, 589 Southmead Road, BRISTOL, BS34 7RG Tuesday 12th February 7:30 for 7:45 pm. The meeting is open to all and there is no admission charge, but a suggested donation of £3 to help defray expenses is appreciated. Contact: Dave Winter 01454 324230. February 23 n Craft & Gift Fayre. Saturday 23rd February. At Chipping Sodbury Town Hall. From 10 am to 4pm. Voluntary Entrance Fee for The Friends of Horton School. For more information please call 07895 18729 February 28 n Thursday, 28th February: Avon Organic Group invites local gardeners and growers to join in our Seed Swap with Short Talk - “Fermenting your Veggies: a traditional preserving method” (AGM follows). 7pm, The Station, Silver St, BS1 2AG. £5, incl.refreshments. www. groworganicbristol.org March 3 & 4 n Get into Golf! Sunday 3rd March 2.30-4.30pm.Monday 4th
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March 10-12pm. FREE Ladies Golf Taster Sessions at Chipping Sodbury Golf Club. All ages and abilities welcome. All equipment provided. For more information or to book one of these sessions please contact Ruth Flowers on 07512270248 or email info@ chippingsodburygolfclub.co.uk The Arts Society Severn Valley We meet in the Town Hall in Chipping Sodbury on the third Monday of each month. Oasis Memory Café Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church February 5Th Craft With Joy February 19Th Skittles March 5Th Music March 19Th Craft With Joy New Members Welcome. All activities are optional, it’s fine to just come and have a drink and chat. Jean Davis at Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church 01454 313023. All sessions 10.30-12
REGULAR EVENTS 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 Community 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 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. 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. Pump & Tone 6.30pm; Pilates 7.30pm. Starting from 8th January 2018. £6 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 1:303:30pm at Watkins room, Old Grammar School, Highstreet Chipping Sodbury. Contact Tony: 01454314066 Stress Reduction, Mindfulness & Relaxation n Yate Men's Shed meet at Yate Parish Hall, from 1.30-4.30pm. For further details please contact Steven Ringon 01454 323 857, or go to www.yatemensshed.com n Sodbury Short Mat Bowls Club. Old Sodbury Village Hall on Monday evenings between 6.15 and 9pm. New members experienced or otherwise welcome
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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED Contact Chairman S Leah on 01454 315161. Email sleahos@gmail.com n Perform for Children are looking for new class members. The class is suitable for 4-7 years old and involves singing, dancing and drama. It is held at Turnberries every Monday from 4pm -5pm. Please contact the Perform office for further details on 0207 255 9120. n If you are interested in learning about the arts, in its widest sense, why not join The Arts Society Severn Valley. We meet in the Town Hall in Chipping Sodbury normally on the third Monday of each month. In addition to the lecture programme, we arrange Days of Special Interest which examine facets of the arts in greater detail, as well as visits to art galleries, museums and gardens plus trips abroad. Full details can be found on our website www.svdfas. co.uk. So come along, have a cup of coffee, enjoy the lecture and, perhaps, do some shopping in this lovely market town. Visitors are charged £6 so, if you would like to “try before you buy”, please e-mail memb@svdfas.co.uk n Sodbury Short Mat Bowls Club. Old Sodbury Village Hall on Monday evenings between 6.15 and 9pm. New members experienced or otherwise welcome Contact Chairman S Leah on 01454 315161. Email sleahos@gmail.com
Tuesday n Yate Art Club meet for arts, crafts and pottery on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7 pm at the Ridgewood Centre, Yate, BS37 4AF. For further information please see our website www. yateandsodburyartsociety.weebly. com or tel Roz on 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 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 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 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 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 Monthly social lunchtime meet up for disabled people at the Farmhouse Pub, Wellington Road, Yate, BS37 5UY. Open and friendly group, meets first Tuesday of month 12-2pm. Part of WECIL's peer support community - 0797 962 6569. n First Tuesday of the month. Monthly social lunchtime meet up for disabled people at the Farmhouse Pub, Wellington Road, Yate, BS37 5UY. Open and friendly group, meets first Tuesday of month 12-2pm. Part of WECIL's peer support community - 0797 962 6569. n The Sodbury & District Flower Arrangement Society meets every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month at The Old Grammar School Rooms, Chipping Sodbury at 7.30pm. 12th February - Practice - Willow basket making. 26th February - Talk on Pearls by Pam Slater. Visitors and new members very welcome come along and see what we do.
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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
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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 07876334921
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
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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 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 We welcome new members and can train people to pass their Amateur radio Foundation and Intermediate
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 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
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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED 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 Ladies Shiatsu Massage Sports Rehabilitation Clinic in Iron Acton every Wednesday between 3-8 pm. Naturally restore your energy levels and improve your overall health and lifestyle. Contact Anna on 07487 511516 or email anna@ wholehearted-health.co.uk for more information and to book your treatment session.
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 other smaller, activity groups too. Give us a try. Ring Rhona 01454 881532 or Christine 07811665286 n Bellydance class with Sacha at Ridgewood Community Centre every Wednesday 7:30-8:30 (beginner/open level); 8:30-9:30 (intermediate level); £7 an hour or £12 for 2 hours. Contact Sacha for more information www. sachabellydance.co.uk sachabellydance@yahoo.co.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. n Pilates, and Pump & Tone at Chipping Sodbury Sports Centre. Wednesdays Pump & Tone
6.30pm; Pilates 7.30pm. £6 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, 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 South Glos. Decorative and Art Appreciation 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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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
What’s on at Yate Library STAFFED TIMES Monday: 10.00am – 5.30pm Tuesday:10.00am – 5.30pm Friday: 10.00am – 5.30pm Saturday: 9.30am – 2.30pm
We’ll be meeting on Saturday 2 February 10.30 – 11.30am. Suitable for the primary age range, children must be accompanied by an adult.
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If you register your card for our new Open Access system, and attend an induction, you’ll be able to access library facilities throughout the week. You can borrow and return books and use the computers. Speak to a member of staff for more details. Wriggle & Rhyme: Rhymes and songs for parents and babies/ toddlers to enjoy together Thursday morning 10.30 – 11.00am Term time only Buggy Walkers: Every other Monday – 4 and 18 February 10am – 12noon Lego Club: Listen to stories and poems, then create a model to display at the library.
Free Half Term Activities Chinese New Year. Monday 18 February 2.30 – 3.30pm. Activities to celebrate Chinese New Year for Years 5 and 6. Limited places, contact the Library to book your place ‘Up, up and Away’ Drop in Tuesday 19 February 10.30 – 12 noon Suitable for ages 4 – 10 Lego Challenge: Ramps and Races. Are you ready to create? Friday 22 February 10.30 – 11.30am Booking required – limited
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places. Suitable for age 7+ "Come And Join In With "Shaun The Shy Shark" With characters where the whole family can be part of the story. Saturday 23 February 11am – 12noon Teen Focus Group Thursday 21 February 6.30 – 7.30pm The Craft Group is meeting on 9 and 23 February 10.00am – 12 noon. New members will always be made welcome by this friendly group. Share tips and ideas for your knitting, sewing or crochet projects. Poetry Group – Tuesday 5 and 19 February 1.00 – 2.00pm Visually Impaired Techno Group – Every Wednesday 1.00 – 4.00pm Vision West of England Information, Advice and Support Drop in
First Thursday every month between 2 – 4pm. For more information contact Marc on 0117 322 4855 or marc. gulwell@visionwofe.org.uk Various FREE Legal Advice Sessions – Ask Staff for details Various Community Learning courses – Contact 01454 864613 or community.learning@ southglos.gov.uk Memory Café is held on the last Thursday every month For more information on any of the above please contact us: Telephone: 01454 868006 Email: yate.library@southglos. gov.uk Visit our website to find out more: www.southglos.gov.uk/ libraries Follow us on twitter: www. twitter.com@southgloslibs ‘Like’ us on Facebook for all the latest at South Gloucestershire Libraries
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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED 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 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 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
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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. n The Yate and Sodbury District U3A Photography group meet at the St John’s Church Centre, Wickwar Road, Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6BQ on the first Thursday of every month (except July and August) at 2p.m. we invite photographers of all abilities to come along and learn more about taking great pictures. For more info email Mary Avenin mabr42@ outlook.com or call 01179 099471 or visit our website at www. u3aphoto.blog. 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 07876334921 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 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 n Yate Men's Shed meet at Yate
Parish Hall, from 1.30-4.30pm. For further details please contact Steven Ringon 01454 323 857, or go to www.yatemensshed.com” Saturday n Hatherell’s Yard Market, 9am to 4pm. www.facebook.com/ hatherellsyard 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 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 Tourist Information Centre Chipping Sodbury. Open 10am to 4pm Mondays to Saturdays.. Parish's House n Hook Hill, Timsbury, Bath BA2 0ND. 8-acre garden surrounding Regency house (not open) with
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n WHATS ON CONTINUED beautiful views across open countryside. Lawns sweep down to ha-ha. Colour themed herbaceous and shrub borders. Elegant water feature. Arboretum of specimen trees and more recently planted acer glade. New woodland walk taking you from native British woodland to more exotic woodland planting. Walled kitchen garden: vegetables, fan trained and cordoned fruit trees of significant age and cut flower beds. Parts of the garden are being developed so we invite you to share our vision, anticipation and excitement! 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
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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 Bristol Budgerigar Society 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. Mob 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.
Rotarian award
A FRAMPTON Cotterell man has been awarded a top honour by a local Rotary Club. Anthony Bourne was presented with a Paul Harris Fellowship, an honour awarded to individuals who give consistent service to their community. The presentation was made at an event for Chipping Sodbury Rotary and Inner Wheel Clubs. President Richard Little, who presented the award said: “Anthony is a perfect example of someone who puts service above self – the Rotary motto. He is the person who always puts Anthony Bourne (left) with Chipping himself forward to help Sodbury Rotary president Richard Little out whenever help is needed.” treasurer and president. Anthony joined the Rotary The award is named after Paul Club of Chipping Sodbury in Harris, a Chicago attorney who 1986. Since then he has served founded Rotary International in on numerous committees and taken on the roles of secretary, 1905.
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OPENING hours at Yate’s Minor Injuries Unit are set to be extended. The unit is currently open from 8.30am to 7.30pm on weekdays but only from 10am to 1.30pm at weekends. But from April, it will open from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week, including bank holidays. The changes will enable more people to be seen and help staff cope with peaks in demand. The MIU is an NHS service operated by community provider Sirona care & health. Sirona director of nursing and operations Jenny Theed said: “We know how much local people value Yate Minor Injuries Unit and we and our commissioners have listened and spoken to many service users and residents about what they wanted the unit to offer.” “This feedback included a wish for us to be open for longer, particularly at weekends, so we’re really pleased that the CCG is supporting this development. We are in the process of recruiting extra staff and are aiming for the new hours to be operational from April.” The move comes after months of talks between South Gloucestershire Council, and the Bristol North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group. Marian Gilpin, Chair of South Gloucestershire Council’s Health Scrutiny Committee, said: “I am delighted that these plans for the MIU have come forward. It is a really exciting prospect that services will soon be enhanced, and I welcome the CCG taking this step.” The new opening hours will bring Yate MIU into line other minor injuries settings South Bristol Community Hospital and North Somerset MIU.
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FREE day trips for the over fifties If you are over fifty and want to discover exciting new attractions as well as meet new people, then SGS College has the course for you. Held over a weekend, the Discover course will allow you to explore different locations and gain a qualification in English or maths at the same time. The real fun begins on a Sunday, when you and your peers will be driven by coach to one of the exciting venues around the region. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a culinary connoisseur or a green-fingered gardener, you will find an experience that is right for you. Booking is essential, as there are a limited number of places.
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n AROUND THE W.I Old Sodbury WI OUR centenary year began with an excellent buzz of anticipation. At our open meeting on January 16, president Angela Barber welcomed visitors, members from other institutes and several gentlemen who joined us to enjoy an exceptional illustrated talk. Lieutenant Colonel Neil Stace gave a most informative, amusing and humbling account of his work in the Army. His story, titled Sewing on the Front Line, told of his work in Afghanistan, teaching village women how to use sewing machines in Southern Helmand, his harrowing work in Bosnia and his association with the children in Northern Ireland, repairing their “wounded” teddy bears. He has become known as the Sewing Soldier and has sewn anything from ammunition pouches to wedding dresses, achieving recognition when he became a finalist in the TV show The Sewing Bee. Neil was a truly inspirational speaker. The competition for a ‘sewing aid’ was won by Jean Clarke, with a tiny and beautifully-carved wooden sewing kit. Second place was a wartime military sewing kit and third place a conch shell used as a darning aid. Stitching will be an important
start for our craft group this year as we work together to make a ‘welcome cloth’, where members’ names will be embroidered for our hundredth birthday. Members of the Book Club are currently reading The Burning Air, a psychological thriller by Erin Kelly, and our sporty members are through to the next round playing skittles and darts. For our hundredth year we are twinning with another WI with similar celebrations, and we had great pleasure in recently meeting and providing tea for the ladies of Govilon WI near Abergavenny. We look forward to a visit to the Big Pit and to see them for tea in August. Our next meeting is on Wednesday February 20 at 7.30pm, when Judi Wray-Bliss will talk about 18th century Bath and the Season. Visitors are welcome to any of our meetings, which are held on the third Wednesday each month. For more information ring 01454 315161. Susan Leah Chipping Sodbury Morning WI THE first 2019 meeting of Chipping Sodbury Morning WI was exceptionally well-attended. The activities of the Sodbury Morning WI are continuing to
expand. The book club is going from strength to strength and it is hoped that, in conjunction with one of the books currently being read, Bristol Suffragettes, a walk can be arranged around Bristol to visit places highlighted in the book. The arrangements for a walking group are being worked on and currently a route for our first walk is being ‘tried out’. This walk will be followed by a pub lunch. The Chipping Sodbury Morning WI Annual Birthday Lunch will again be held at the Squire Inn, where we are always very well looked after by the great staff. The lunch will take place on February 19, immediately following our regular monthly meeting. Various skittles events are being arranged and all members were encouraged to join in these very sociable events. Our newly formed skittles team has entered the WI Skittles league but has unfortunately been knocked out. Better luck next year, girls! Members were advised that a pop-up charity shop is being established in Chipping Sodbury and noted that volunteers are being sought. The organisers will be at our next meeting to provide additional information. After completion of business and a break for coffee the ladies
all settled down to listen to the speaker Alan Hale’s Musings of a Retired Police Officer. This talk provided an insight in to how the police force had changed during our speaker’s career. The Chipping Sodbury morning WI meets on the third Tuesday of every month at the Old Grammar School, Chipping Sodbury at 10.00 am. Why don’t you come and join us? We would love to welcome you. Chipping Sodbury WI The New Year started with a good catchup with friends and welcoming new members and visitors to the WI. For the first meeting of the year, we held an American Supper and a quiz of all things Christmas, with a Secret Santa Raffle at the end of the evening. This year’s programme was issued with next month’s talk, titled A Job with a Bite, by Pete Chaplin. Members were asked to get their thinking caps on and bring to the meetings ideas on what outings and events they wish to attend this year. Current ideas are a tour of a gin distillery and a disused prison. The next meeting is on February 7, at 7.30pm in Chipping Sodbury Town Hall. New members welcome.
Charity urgently Quiz aims to beat last year’s grand total needs trustees SOUTH Gloucestershire Youth Housing is a small charity with offices and a charity shop in Yate, which helps young people aged 16-24 in and around Yate, Chipping Sodbury and Kingswood. It finds accommodation and helps to prevent homelessness by teaching skills for independent living. SGYH is looking for people who can give just a few hours a month, whatever their background, to become trustees. They are also looking for people with specific knowledge of accounting, housing and employment law. For more information, contact the charity’s secretary by email at Mandy070263@gmail.com.
YATE Rotary Club is hoping to beat last year’s grand total of just over £600 raised for charity when it stages this year’s event. The quiz takes place at Yate Academy on Wednesday February 13 at 7pm, with the contest getting underway at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £24 for a team of 4, including a ploughman’s supper and bar. The winning team will receive a prize and trophy. More details on Yate Rotary Club can be found online at bit. ly/2RIjw7L
Rotary Quiz 1 – The 2018 winning team “Amberleys” receiving the trophy from Past President Brain Hamblin
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n MOTORING
A guide to pre-owned cars
Second hand Style Compact SUVs – a world tour When our faithful but ancient Nissan X-Trail started to become unreliable, I assumed the replacement decision would take about four seconds: another X-Trail. It had been an excellent car, the gruff but grunty 2.5 engine taking us 80,000 mostly troublefree miles. Not so fast though, because the market for compact SUVs has grown exponentially in the last 10 years and the choice is now bewildering. You lead a busy life, so let me save you time by revealing what we ended up with and why. Buying criteria was initially vague but eventually narrowed to something similar in size to the X-Trail, preferably with a manual gearbox and definitely petrol-powered. Until recently hardly anyone bought petrol SUVs, which made them a bargain, and although that tide is turning, they are still cheaper compared to diesels. An arbitrary but modest price limit was set that immediately
excluded anything new or nearly new. So, starting in Germany: The Audi Q5 is lovely but hugely expensive. The VW 2.0 engine it uses is prone to burning oil and then going pop, a problem not fixed until 2013. I couldn’t find a V6 version, even for ready money, so that option was out. The original VW Tiguan felt like it was designed for Lilliputians, and the very nice BMW X3 until recently came only with a diesel engine, so both of these were out as well. What about the Swedes? I drove a 2007 Volvo XC90, with the fabulous 4.4 V8 that went like an archaic wobbly muscle car. Too big, too old and we don’t need seven seats. The smaller Volvo XC60 is beautifully presented but somehow felt claustrophobic inside. Britain offered the Freelander, which I like, but it suffers from a very poor reliability record, and all the other offerings from Land Rover are simply too big. Ask me again in five years and
I’ll have a Range Rover Velar, please. And the rest? American cars didn’t appeal: Jeeps are still badly made, the Ford Kuga too small. The French and Italians only recently realised this market segment exists, so are playing catch-up. Kia and Hyundai offer several SUVs which are…just kidding: I refused to consider anything from Korea. That led us inexorably to Japan, where the compact SUV was invented by Toyota in the mid-90s. The punchy RAV-4 hybrid was above budget, so we tried the best-selling Honda CRV instead. Oh dear. This car does absolutely nothing wrong, is well priced, practical and readily available. It is also exceptionally bland to drive and sit in. So I asked again, what about another X-Trail? The current model, a seven-seater for which you pay a small premium, has much softer styling compared to the original square-jawed Mk1. It has a 1.6 petrol (that also features in sporty Renault Clios), and I’ve
with Richard Cooke previously covered the limitations of small turbocharged engines and their peaky power delivery. They simply don’t work well enough in SUVs - the Nissan was out. And that meant the clear choice, one I had initially overlooked, was the Mazda CX-5. Take the high compression 2.0 engine and slick gearbox from the MX-5 sports car, combine with a light stiff chassis and tune the suspension for the road rather than fields. Actually, don’t even bother fitting a heavy four wheel drivetrain. The result is a genuinely fun to drive and crucially light SUV that will return 35mpg in city traffic and has the practicality and space that you might expect. Mazda have long had a reputation for building well-engineered cars for keen drivers, and remarkably they’ve managed it in this often underwhelming sector. Do I wish Mazda offered the CX-5 with the 2.5 from their ‘6’ saloon? Of course I do – you can get it in the US, so why not here? 165hp is just about enough, though, and the six-speed gearbox is such a delight to use that I have forgiven them. Our 2014 model looks good, but the 2017 facelift version is even better and includes a welcome upgrade to interior design and quality. A year on and the CX-5 has been entirely faultless. Highly recommended. Next month: BMW 3 series
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n PHARMACY BLOG
Backing the NHS long term plan
W Abbotswood Pharmacy Tel: 01454 313193 38 Abbotswood, Yate, Bristol, BS37 4NG
E want 2019 to be the healthiest year for you, your family and all your loved ones. How? By providing the bestpersonalised healthcare service available through your pharmacy. The NHS recently launched its long-term plan, setting out what it wants to do for healthcare over the next ten years and showing how the NHS funding will be used. Some things stand out. Firstly, patients can wait ten years for things to get better. Also, we must continue to champion and protect the most vulnerable in our community. The best pharmacy ideas in the plan replicate things we are already doing here. We are locally promoting healthy living through support to give up smoking, alcohol consumption reduction, weight loss, tackling loneliness and social isolation. We are working to provide practical help over the winter months, with free home insulation referral and help to reduce energy bills; working and supporting local partnerships to make our community healthier and more inclusive. NHS Flu jabs, blood pressure checks and mental health education and support are all on offer. We can now see the NHS ambitions matching
ours and we are proud that examples cited showcase work by independent pharmacies like Abbotswood Pharmacy. We want to invite you to please continue to support us in all that we are doing, support our campaigns and take up our services. Your health and well-being remain our only business plan. We dispense health and well-being with every prescription you provide us. We are supporting the NHS Long Term Plan by making a difference everyday for our patients.
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n THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH
Fear - a universal experience
Reverend Paul Harding, Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church
FEAR is a universal human experience. For many of us, fears lie just beneath the surface. A recent poll of more than 2,000 people found that 31% feared dementia most as they grow older, compared with 27% who were most scared of cancer. Interestingly, however, 18% said they feared death more than anything else. This fear was not about the process of dying, which makes many of us apprehensive, but death itself. In the western world we are living longer than ever before, but we still have to face death. The Bible calls death an enemy, the last enemy. Despite the attempts of some to present death as a simple transition from one room to another, one in five people are more afraid of death than anything else.
I remember, shortly after I became a minister, visiting a man who was in hospital recovering from a heart attack. He was in the coronary care unit and I could see the machine which was monitoring his heart rate. It was 48 hours after the heart attack and he was making good progress. He seemed relaxed and comfortable. During the conversation I asked him if the doctors had told him when he would be able to go back to work and was alarmed to see his heart rate suddenly more than double! It was not a helpful question to ask. The heart attack had created understandable anxiety about the future, which was just beneath the surface. For centuries, Psalm 23 has been a source of spiritual strength to many people. In the psalm, David rejoices in the Lord who is
his Shepherd and who cares for him in every situation of life, in death and in heaven. “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” A well-known hymn speaks of death as being like the river Jordan, which the Israelites had to cross in order to get to Canaan, the Promised Land. It wonderfully expresses the hope that Jesus Christ gives when we are trusting in him for our future. “When I tread the verge of Jordan, bid my anxious fears subside, death of death and hell’s destruction, land me safe on Canaan’s side. Song of praises I will ever give to Thee."
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Working as a community to back all of our local schools AS someone who was educated in South Gloucestershire’s state schools, I know that through our local education system, opportunity is widened, and our children are equipped for the world of work, taught to think critically, and prepared for the challenges ahead that life can bring. That’s why I have consistently campaigned for the introduction of the national schools funding formula. This new formula focuses upon the characteristics and pupil-led factors of each school. The old system was unfair and nontransparent. This new formula is already benefiting us here; we saw the 13th largest increase out of the 157 areas in England – a 5.5% rise in funding, or an extra £8 million for our schools in South Gloucestershire. And I was delighted that, after pressing Ministers in December, a further
£800,000 was provided to support special educational needs right here. Locally, our area is showing ambition and vision on supporting those with the most complex needs. £10 million extra is being spent in quality Special Educational Needs places, reducing the amount of vulnerable families who have to make a decision about whether to send their children with specific needs across the country because we don’t have the specialist support in South Gloucestershire. Whilst the new way our schools are funded is making a difference, with above inflation increase into our schools, we need to make sure we are not left behind. That is why I have reached out to primary and secondary head teachers across our area to ask them to help me make the case for how any extra funding will be put directly towards driving
up standards and encouraging achievement for our children. Improving progress levels and standards is the goal for young people in our schools, not spending more of your money to achieve the same ends. With schools such as the Castle School, Yate International Academy, and Watermore Primary taking spots in the top third of schools in England, outstanding education across our community can and is being delivered. As your MP I will continue to support this important issue – working alongside teachers, PTAs and our council to make the case in Government for improving standards and outcomes in South Gloucestershire schools, to ensure that each and every child has the best chance of thriving in our education system.
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n VETS ADVICE With Abbotswood veterinary centre IS your best friend scratching like mad despite your excellent flea control? It could be because of allergies. One of the most important causes of extreme itchiness, scratching of their face or ears, and in particular licking of their paws is atopic dermatitis, which is an extremely important cause of all of these, yet it is poorly understood and very difficult to resolve. Although there are some breed predilections, generally it will occur between 3-6 years, and may have a seasonal frequency based on the allergen involved. This is where the difficulty lies, as the causes can be external allergens (pollens, grasses, etc.) indoor (mites, dust, even skin from your cat or guinea pig), or a reaction to a component in their diet. Working closely with your vet to determine what type it is, and maybe what is causing these
Itchy Dog? Tel 01454 322 449 Abbotswood Veterinary Centre 18 Abbotswood Yate Bristol S.Glos, BS37 4NG
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n RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Don’t mention the V word Magic Chocolate Fudge Cake Makes about 12 cupcakes or 1 round cake, using an 18 cm (7 inch) diameter loose- bottomed cake tin. This will give you a cake 2 inch deep. INGREDIENTS: For the cake: • 250g good-quality chocolate 70% cocoa solids • Eggs – 3 medium, free range • Light muscovado sugar-150g • Agave nectar – 4 tbsps (you can use runny honey or maple syrup if you prefer) • Plain flour – 40g • Self – raising flour – 40g • Bicarbonate of soda – ¼ tsp • Good pinch of salt • Cocoa powder – 25g • Ground almonds – 50g • Cooked beetroot – 250g – finely grated • Strong black coffee – 50ml, plus 50ml warm water • Sunflower oil- 30ml
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.
ALMOST as soon as Christmas is over, Valentine cards begin to appear in the shops. The idea of making a bit of an effort to spoil your partner is good, but surely we shouldn’t be focusing on one day a year. My recipe this month is a chocolate cake which can be made for a celebration – or any of the other 364 days of the year – just to say ‘I love you.’ I’ve called it magic because it’s surprisingly low in calories, only 317 a slice, or a cupcake if you prefer. Not only does it tastes luscious and moist, it can also be gluten-free if you use gluten-free flour.
For serving: Either a dusting of icing sugar or a drizzle of pouring cream and blueberries, strawberries or raspberries when in season.
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THE WATER OR THE CHOCOLATE WILL SEIZE AND BE RUINED. Put aside to cool, not in the fridge. 2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat eggs with the sugar and the agave nectar, honey or maple syrup until thick and creamy. This will take about 3 mins with a hand -held electric mixer or in a food processor or mixer. 3. Gently fold in the remaining dry ingredients (NOT the beetroot) until well mixed together. 4. Spread the grated beetroot out onto double thickness of kitchen paper. Remove some of the excess moisture by blotting with another piece of kitchen paper. 5. Fold in the beetroot, coffee, warm water, oil and lastly the cooled chocolate, using a spatula. At this point the mixture will look a bit gloopy. Don’t worry, that’s normal. Just continue to fold gently until well combined. 6. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin or cupcake cases, – filling each case about two thirds full. 7. Bake in the pre- heated oven for 15- 20 minutes for the cupcakes. Leave in their cases for a couple of mins. Then test to see if they are ready. See below for the test. For the round cake- bake for 45 mins. Then turn off the oven and
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n NEWS AT just 28, Sean Gibbs is one of the youngest managers of a building site in the country. He’s currently leading a team building Florence Gardens, a development of houses and bungalows in Chipping Sodbury. His fast rise up the ladder in a lesser-known career has motivated him to give some advice to school leavers. Sean said: “Too many think that housebuilding is all about being a bricklayer or a carpenter. Those trades are essential, of course, but schools should make pupils more aware of the less well-known job opportunities, like site management. In the longer term that can lead to senior positions within the industry.” Sean got his NVQ in Construction Site Management while working for a national housebuilder. He joined the CITB Site Safety Training scheme, and qualified to work as an assistant site manager when he was 23. In 2014 he was promoted to site manager, and he joined his current employer, Cotswold Homes, in 2017.
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He said: “Thanks to CDM – the Construction Design Management Regulations –
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n NEWS COUNCILLORS have vowed to “beef up” their oversight of the West of England Combined Authority amid concerns it is seen as a “white elephant that does nothing”. Trying to probe how the regional organisation, which is in charge of strategic planning and transport in South Gloucestershire, operates is like attempting to “get a grip on a blancmanche”, they said. Bristol City Council’s oversight and scrutiny management board said Weca lacked the structure to involve the public in its decisions and that members needed to pay closer attention to it. But Weca, which covers the local authority areas of Bristol and Bath & North East Somerset as well as South Gloucestershire, denied the claims. It insisted its decisions were “transparent” and that the public were involved in shaping its policies in the four main areas of responsibility across the region — the other areas are post-16 skills and business infrastructure. Weca, led by Metro Mayor
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Weca ‘white elephant’ fears we did have that, each ward had a representative on Avon so members knew what was going on. “There’s no structure for public involvement at all with Weca. “It’s very, very difficult to scrutinise a body such as this. It’s extremely difficult to get a grip on a blancmanche, which is what we’re being asked to do.” A Weca spokesman said: “Weca is committed to being transparent in its decisionmaking. “The leaders and mayor of the three councils which formed Weca all sit on the Weca committee with the regional mayor and are part of its decision-making." He said its joint committee and scrutiny meetings were held in public at venues across the region “to encourage as many people as possible to come along”.
Metro Mayor Tim Bowles Tim Bowles, will receive £1 billion from the Government over the next three decades to carry out its devolved powers and is made up of the council chiefs from each of the authorities. Bristol oversight and scrutiny management board member Jo Sergeant said: “We’re talking £30million a year. We need to be a bit more probing about what’s going on.” The councillor said she received no response despite
contacting Weca over a month ago about an issue involving adult skills. She added: “If a member of the public gets the lack of response I got, what are they going to think? “They’re going to think it’s some white elephant organisation that doesn’t do anything.” Gary Hopkins said: “Some years ago we had the much-hated Avon County Council, but when
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n NEWS
Theatre school takes to a new stage
RAZZAMATAZ part-time theatre school is relocating to Yate Academy as the school looks to grow. To celebrate its launch, the school will be holding a free open day where local youngsters between the ages of 4-18 can try the singing, dance and drama classes that are available every Saturday during term time. Georgia Davies, who runs the school, said: “I’m very excited about the Relocation of Razzamataz in Yate and would like to invite local children to come along and give our performing arts day a try. Regardless of their experience, the open day is for all.” To book a place, email bristolnorth@razzamataz.co.uk or call 07809 709003.
Have a say on parking EXTRA parking spaces could be provided in the Westerleigh Industrial Estate near Yate for employee vehicles and HGVs waiting to deliver goods. The spaces would be situated on the south side of Woodward Avenue opposite Turner Drive, where the road is 10m wide. Lorry movements should not be affected. A consultation is underway with the council particularly keen to hear from businesses nearby. It follows an initial consultation which asked for people’s opinions on waiting restrictions in the three industrial estates west of Yate. To have your say, visit bit.ly/2MtXgbS online by January 31.
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n SPORT
Success indoors and out for Yate athletes WITH winter in full flow and the track refurbishment only half complete, Yate & District AC athletes can do one of two things: brave the cold and wet of the cross-country season or compete indoors. For sprinters and jumpers the choice is an easy one. Two of the club’s promising youngsters headed for the relative warmth of the Cardiff indoor track and competed in the South West Indoor Championships. Phoebe Havard won the under-13 girls’ 60m for the second year running. Her time of 8.68 sec offered plenty of promise for the summer. Luke Ball loves to compete in several events besides his main love, the high jump. In Cardiff he took part in both 60m hurdles and long jump. He would have competed in the 60m as well, were it not for a niggle in one knee. He won both
events he competed in, with a leap of 5.41m in the long jump and a time of 9.23 secs over the hurdles. For those happy to battle the elements, the Gwent League is the best local cross country competition and Yate athletes, running as Westbury Harriers, have made a mark this year. After three races, several young runners are in contention for the overall title. Dalis Jones, Rosie HamiltonJames and Abdi Hasan are all leading their respective fields, and Seamus Robinson is in second place. Katie Howard, Amelia Honor and James Harrod are all within the top ten. The most recent race saw Abdi lose out by a few seconds to Sam Gentry of North Somerset AC, a man he has beaten regularly in the past. Seamus also came second behind a Welsh competitor. Abdi’s most recent
race was in the South West Inter-Counties Championships in Yeovil where he came third behind two Devon runners.
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WINTER may still have some weeks to run but Frampton Cotterell’s cricketers are already preparing for the summer ahead. Indoor pre-season training for Frampton Cotterell Cricket Club’s junior and senior teams has begun at Yate International Academy. The club is inviting new players of all ages and abilities to the net sessions, as they look to recruit new players. Senior training runs from 1pm – 2pm every Sunday until the end of March, with junior training for ages 9 upwards between 2pm and 3pm. The club runs three adult Saturday league teams during the summer, spanning divisions 3 – 15 of the Bristol & District League. If you are interested in joining the club, email Luke Baker at lukebaker140@gmail.com or call 07562 995296 for further information or come to a training session.
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Sodbury share honours with Brislington CHIPPING Sodbury faced fellow area, the prostrate Fry hooked the strugglers Brislington hoping to ball in to level at 2-2 and take a wellbuild on their impressive 3-2 away deserved point. win at promotion hopefuls Plymouth Sodbury’s under 18s came Parkway. away with a point after recovering The first half proved to be a dour from a 3-goal deficit to draw 4-4 affair, with neither side able to take at Rangeworthy, who scored three control before the visitors opened in the opening 20 minutes. Ross the scoring on 38 minutes, with Mike Womack then hit four goals, three Rimmer striking an unstoppable free before the break and one early in kick from 20 yards. the second half, before Rangeworthy Brislington were unlucky not to levelled. extend their lead just five minutes It was an easier match for the later, when a fierce strike left youngsters in the group stages of the Sheppard in the home goal stranded League Cup, winning 6-0 against but struck the underside of the cross Mendip. bar and bounced on the goal line, Two goals in the first half from before being cleared. Matt Day and Lewis Wynn were Sodbury’s Joe White in action. Picture: B. East Photography All seemed lost for Sodbury when added to by Ross Womack (2), they fell further behind after 55 Ethan Lloyd and Charlie Moore in the deficit in the 60th minute with a minutes. Once again, Sheppard was the second period. thunderous 25-yard volley that struck the reduced to the role of spectator when a cross In other matches Sodbury Reserves went underside of the crossbar. found Mason Dagger on the penalty spot down 2-1 at home to Greyfriars AFC in the The introduction of Tom Fry, ten minutes and he guided a powerful header into the top cup while Chipping Sodbury’s ladies recorded from time, proved decisive. A goalmouth right hand corner. a 4-1 victory over Longlevens to retain their scramble with three minutes left on the watch But Sodbury responded and dominated position at the top of the Gloucestershire left Fry on the deck close to the goal line and the rest of the half, creating numerous County Women’s League, four points clear of when the ball was driven back across the chances. Captain Steve Fitzpatrick reduced Bristol Ladies.
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Yate maintain promotion challenge YATE Town bounced back to winning ways with a 2-1 victory away at Moneyfields that saw them leapfrog their Portsmouthbased promotion rivals into second place. They are now separated from leaders Blackfield and Langley by goal difference in the Evo Stik League South Division One South. Yate’s seven-match unbeaten league run had ended the week before when they visited North Devon to play Bideford. 2-0 down at half-time, Yate pulled one back when Bristol Rovers’ loanee Harry Warwick scored into an empty net after a fine run from Peare. After both teams spurned decent opportunities, Bideford secured a 3-1 victory in the 80th minute when man of the match Ryan Turner completed his hat trick. Perhaps the most crucial match of the unbeaten run was
the win over league leaders Blackfield & Langley, who had a virtually unblemished home record. Yate dominated the first half and took the lead just before the break when Mike Bryant bundled in a corner at the far post. The home team equalised just after the interval but Town showed character and determination, and their efforts were rewarded in the 88th minute when captain Nick Peare scored from close range after the home team had failed to clear a free kick. The local derby against Mangotsfield Utd attracted a large crowd to Lodge Road, and they witnessed an entertaining match, with Yate just edging home in a seven-goal thriller. Yate led four times but were pegged back three times by Mangotsfield, who were only denied a fourth by the crossbar. Town opened the scoring
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Yate’s Olly Mehew opening up the Street defence during Yate Town's 1-0 win. Photo: Red Piranha Photography through Dave Sims-Burgess before Luke Spokes took advantage of a poor pass out of defence to equalise. Jack Twyman headed Yate back into the lead but almost immediately Kyle Tooze made it 2-2. A header from Josh Ford gave Yate a onegoal advantage at the break. Mangotsfield regained parity through Matty Tanner before Sims-Burgess completed his double and Yate just held on to their 4-3 advantage. Yate maintained their unbeaten run when Western League champions Street visited Lodge Road. After a goalless first half, Yate scored the only goal of the match when Nick Peare was brought down in the box and Olly Mehew scored the penalty. Town’s good first half of the
season has seen a significant increase in attendances at Lodge Road, and Yate are hopeful that this encouraging trend will continue throughout 2019. Yate Town Fixtures (all Saturdays at 3pm) • February 2 Fleet Town (a) • February 9 Bristol Manor Farm (h) • February 16 Highworth Town (a) • February 23 AFC Totton (h) • March 2 Slimbridge (h) Other matches at Lodge Road • February 5 (Tues) Bristol Rovers U23 v Plymouth Argyle U23 1pm • February 6 (Wed) Yate Town Youth v Clevedon Town Youth 7.30 pm
Yate RFC complete double YATE RFC played Cleve RFC 3s on January 5 in the second of two league encounters in the Wadworths Bristol and District league. Having won the away fixture 29-19 they completed the double with a comprehensive 44-19 win at Yate Outdoor Sports Complex. Tries were scored by Neil Olive, Neil Lavelle, Stewart Stacey, Jack Dutton and Craig Archer. All the tries were converted by James Cannon, who also kicked three penalties on the day to complete a 100% kick success. During the game Cannon became the first Yate RFC player to score more than 200 points for the club.
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Sodbury hit sticky patch slotted a 30m penalty. On the second minute of the second half, Sodbury had their first try, after heading into Stroud’s 22 through six rucks. From 10m out Tom Head tapped the ball to himself, twisted and stepped past two men, was caught by the third but couldn’t be denied. Sodbury received a yellow soon after but managed to keep scoring, with Dave Mouatt scoring in the far right corner before Jon Cook went in beneath the posts. He converted his own try and Sodbury had the lead. Ill-discipline gave Stroud a shot at goal, which was duly slotted. The contest was even at 22 a-piece before the hosts took the lead once more after eight phases and a wide long pass. Aware that a bonus point was possible, Sodbury looked to score again. Bradley got his hands on the ball and set off for a score
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Man of the Match Dan Bradley. Photo: Paul Rubery which tied the game again. Stroud won the restart and controlled the ball through twelve phases until Sodbury cracked and gave away a penalty.
It was stroked over from 30 metres to win the game, but the huge effort from Sodbury in the second half earned them 2 points.
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Girls find their feet as season progresses St NICK’S Under-10 Girls have got off to a slow but steady start to the season. With matches every couple of weeks, they’ve had to play a few friendly matches to keep up with fitness and development. Although they don’t have a natural goalkeeper, the girls who have stepped in goal have all worked hard to keep a clean sheet, which resulted in carrying out some
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