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Passenger pressure changes new Yate bus route FIRST Bus has changed one of its new routes following a passengerled campaign to keep buses stopping in North Yate. The 46 and X46 routes have been replaced with new Y3 and Y4 services into Bristol which were originally only going to stop at Station Road. This effectively bypassed the North of the town, leaving Cranleigh Court, Greenways Road, North Road, Iron Acton Way and Wellington Road, amongst others, with no service. MP Luke Hall and the Local Yate Action Team started a petition which was signed by over 100 people in one day. Both Mr Hall and Liberal Democrat councillors raised the issue at meetings with First Bus to explain the impact of the changes on local residents. After considering all the feedback, which he said came from ‘many quarters’, managing director James Freeman agreed to provide stops at Iron Acton Way, Cranleigh Court Road and part of Greenways Road, with a ‘reasonable alternative’ for Halifax Road. Full story, page 3
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Cracking work Gromit!
Fundraisers excel during statue’s stay in Sodbury PAGE 11
More than a place for a pint
Hillesley pub wins award PAGE 22
Blooming marvellous. Visitors to the Armadillo Cafe in Yate can enjoy a new garden after hard work over the summer. More, page 10
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RECYCLING bins could come to Yate town centre after local residents raised the issue. South Gloucestershire Council has confirmed that it is now looking at plans to introduce the facilities in Yate, alongside other areas, and bins could be available within the year. Recycling facilities could contribute to keeping the town centre free of litter and encourage people to recycle plastic, cans and glass while they are out shopping. Mum of three Liz Brennan, who helped raise the issue with the local authority, said: “As a local resident I was very concerned by the lack of on-street recycling bins in our town, so I was delighted to hear the Council is looking into a possible roll-out in Yate. Mixed recycling bins would be a very welcome addition for our community”. Facilities have already been brought into Chipping Sodbury, where they are sponsored by Hanson Aggregates and sited in the Waitrose Car park.
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n NEWS FIRST Bus has changed its new Y route through North Yate after a passenger led campaign. Residents were angry that the planned route would deprive the community in the area of a direct service into Bristol. Buses would no longer stop at Cranleigh Court, Greenways Road, North Road, Iron Acton Way, and Wellington Road, amongst others. The only stop would be at Station Road. First Bus announced the changes as providing faster routes into Bristol from outlying towns. Services Y1 to Y6 are replacing buses 46, 47, X46, X47, X49 and 82, and will be rebranded as ‘South Glos Lynx’. James Freeman, Managing Director of First Bus said: “We have always wanted to refresh and strengthen the services to and from Yate and make the services flow better with quicker and more reliable journeys. The South Glos Lynx services represent an investment in the overall journey experience for our customers in this part of our network.” “One of the biggest improvements is that for the first time in years customers from Chipping Sodbury and Yate will have access to services that travel further into the city centre of Bristol and customers will not be required to alight at Bristol Bus Station.” But local campaigners reacted quickly to the loss of stops in their area. They were supported by local Liberal Democrat councillors, and Yate MP Luke Hall organised a petition which received over 100 signatures in
First Bus alters new Yate route before launch day 24 hours. Matt Lewis, a resident from Cranleigh Court Road said; “As a bus user I was concerned over our direct route being taken away.” After face to face meetings with First Bus, the company reconsidered and made alterations to the route. MD James Freeman said: “Although we believe our proposed routes are commercially sound and were put together for the right reasons, we also want to ensure that we respond with positive action to the feedback we have received.” “We are therefore proposing to amend the route of Service Y3. The revised route will still ensure that Service Y3 provides a direct and fast link between Yate Shopping Centre and Bristol, however, it will also ensure that a service to Iron Acton Way and Cranleigh Court Road is still provided. A service will also be provided to part of Greenways Road and a reasonable alternative is provided for Halifax Road.” “We believe that this change will go a long way to meet the comments that people have made without compromising the overall premise to the change, which is to provide a more flowing network for Yate town.” Lib Dem Group Leader on South Gloucestershire Council Claire Young said; "I welcome this change of heart from First Bus. Their previous proposals would have left bus users in many parts of North Yate, including a Priority Neighbourhood, without a bus service to Bristol. First Bus have listened and acted. We'll keep talking to them to try to find a solution for the other roads affected." MP Luke Hall said: “I’d like to thank First Bus, and particularly James Freeman for taking mine, my team and our communities concerns seriously following our meeting resulting in a retention of access to much of North Yate.” “I would also like to thank residents who have shared their impactful stories with me and who helped really make a good
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Both Liberal Democrat councillors (bottom left) and MP Luke Hall have worked to get the bus route changed case to First as to why this was so important. Whilst progress has been made in a positive direction
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Yate Housing Charity seeks trustees A SMALL charity which offers supported living for young people aged 16 years and above is looking for voluntary help with certain aspects of running the organisation. South Gloucestershire Youth Housing (SGYH) helps youngsters in and around Yate, Chipping Sodbury and Kingswood. It’s looking for people who can offer a few hours a month, and who have a range of working backgrounds. A knowledge of accounting or housing and employment law would be particularly useful. For further information contact the secretary via Mandy070263@gmail.com
Theatre school re-launches in Yate YATE is set to welcome a brand new Principal for A part-time theatre school that won the backing of ‘Dragon’ Duncan Bannatyne in 2007 on BBC’s Dragons’ Den. Razzamataz Bristol North is launching on the 15 September at Yate Leisure Centre. To celebrate, the school is holding an open day for local youngsters between the ages of 4-18. The school will offer classes in dance, drama and singing. Georgia Davies, who will run the school said; “I felt the time was right to take over this fantastic school and give great opportunities to the children of Bristol.” “Being part of the Razzamataz network means that we can offer the students many exciting opportunities. These include lots of performing roles, both locally and on a West End theatre stage”,
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Yate children given Reflexology to raise free meals to tackle funds for cancer research ‘holiday hunger’
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REFLEXOLOGY taster sessions which have already raised £1,300 for Cancer Research UK are back in Yate this month. Run annually by reflexologist Buddug Mar with the support of the Therapy Health and Beauty Clinic, they cost £15 for 30 minutes and all the proceeds go to the charity. The sessions take place between 24 and 30 September as part of World Reflexology Week. The Therapy Health and Beauty Clinic is on the first floor of Yate Leisure Centre, but you need to book via 01454 320088.
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HUNDREDS of meals have been served to children aged 8 to 16 as part of the ‘Fit and Fed’ initiative at Tyndale Primary School in Yate. The programme, which also offers a range of sporting activities, has been taking place over the summer holidays following a successful trial earlier in the year. It aims to tackle holiday hunger, inactivity and isolation. Games and sports have been organised by Juice Community Project and Community Sport, to deliver the Street Games project. Street Games is a charity which aims to make sport more widely available to young people, and
to utilise it to change lives. The activities on offer at Tyndale Primary included football, cricket, circuits and playground games. Leader of South Gloucestershire Council and Cabinet Member for Schools, Cllr Toby Savage visited the programme at Tyndale Primary School. He said: “We are happy to be supporting such a worthwhile scheme to provide healthy meals and activities for children during the school holidays as it feeds into our number one priority to deliver excellent educational standards for children in South Gloucestershire.”
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Poppy peace gardens will mark armistice centenary working together to mark the anniversary. Many are knitting and crocheting poppies to be used in Yate as part of the town council and St Mary’s Church Armistice commemorations, and in Chipping Sodbury by Sodbury in Bloom. The Poppy Appeal officially begins on 27 October, and events will be held leading up to the 11 November. Yate & District Heritage Centre is holding a First World War History Day on 3 November; there will be exhibitions and plays at St Nix Family Centre in Abbotswood, and films and music hall entertainment at the Armadillo in Yate. The Remembrance Parade & Services taking place on Armistice Day will close with
the lighting of Beacons at Tyler’s Field and Shireway Community Centre Yate and on The Ridings in Chipping Sodbury.
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Silver Foxes in town for charity tea YATE and District Townswomen's Guild are welcoming The Silver Foxes to an afternoon tea for Children's Hospice South West. The entertainment starts at 2pm on Wednesday 31 October 2018, in Doddington Parish Hall. The Silver Foxes will providing the music, with Steve Price and Peter Dunn on banjo and guitar. Tickets £7.50 are available from Rhona 01454 881532 and Christine 01454 311213.
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THE Yate International Festival is set to provide visitors with a day of international entertainment, activities and food. The event takes place on Saturday September 15 between 10.30am to 4.30pm at Yate Heritage Centre in Church Road. Throughout the day there will be entertainment including West African Mundi Dancing, Irish Folk, Indian Dhol Drumming, Chinese Folk dancing, Hindu puppet Theatre and Native American dances from Raysfield junior School. Local youth groups will also be performing and there will be activities including Chinese Calligraphy, Indian Games and yoga. There will also be Indian food, traditional Polish food and English teas served throughout the day.
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PLANNING for next year’s Chipping Sodbury festival is starting this month, with the organising team on the look out for new helpers. The event will be between 14 and 23 June 2019. Chair of the event, Kate Cox, said: “The group is looking forward to next year and would be pleased to have new members who can help plan throughout the year and also those who are able to help in the week itself, in
particular to marshal at the open air events and help with school workshops.” People are invited to the AGM which will review the 2018 festival and start to look at next years. It takes place at St John’s Church Centre on Monday 16 September at 7.45pm. For more information go to www.chippingsodburyfestival. com and the festival Facebook page.
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Bicycle safari to get up close to wildlife A LOCAL wildlife educator has got on his bike to help people to discover the riverside and lakes of Yate and Chipping Sodbury. Ian McGuire took to two wheels to help people to explore the nature living in the towns. The ride was organised by the Joint Cycleway Group, which campaigns for better routes and runs events to encourage cycling. Local councillor Paul Hulbert, who is the group’s chair, said; "We ran our first Bicycle Safari last year and it was a great success. Last year we explored the south and west of the town, but this year we followed a completely different route, heading east and north”.
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Hillesley pub named South West Pub of The Year
THE owners of The Fleece Inn, Hillesley are celebrating another award after being named South West CAMRA Pub of The Year. Karen McGeoch and Rod Undy have been at the pub for two years, transforming it’s fortunes. Rod said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have come this far in such a short space of time.” Gareth MacDonald, Regional Director for South West CAMRA said, “It is truly incredible too see how much work Rod and Karen have put into this pub over the last two years. Supported by very friendly welcoming staff, and an excellent choice of ales and ciders, this rural pub offers something for everyone and has
become a genuine hub in the community. This is all the more remarkable given the lack of public transport locally. I am genuinely delighted that all this hard work has resulted in CAMRA Branches from the region bestowing on it this well deserved award.” The community purchased the failing pub in 2012 and for four years ran it themselves, but things did not go to plan and eventually they decided to hand the business over to tenants. Since taking over the couple have worked to improve their product
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FIND that this time of year provides me with a unique opportunity to look back at everything our students have achieved and look forward to the academic year that lies ahead and the beginning of that journey for our new girls. The last few weeks have seen Royal High School girls pick up a set of exemplary exam results and, for leaving Sixth Formers, confirm their university places. For many of them, it was the culmination of 15 years at the Royal High School, from our nursery aged 3 through our outstanding Junior School, now both settled in their new home in Weston,
and into the Senior School and finally our Sixth Form where they studied for their A Levels or International Baccalaureate Diploma. Success in these public examinations, of course, is never the only story students should take away from their schooldays. As an all girls’ school, we are experienced in helping generations of young women to grow from children to young women in an environment where they not only have every opportunity to develop academically but also to take part in a variety of other co-curricular opportunities. Sport, drama, music, dance
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‘The Sound of Music’ comes to Olveston 60 years after it’s first showing THE Olveston Parish Players are bringing what is arguably the most famous musical ever staged to Tockington. ‘The Sound of Music’ first hit the Broadway stage in 1959 starring Mary Martin, long before it became a film in 1965 with Julie Andrews in the leading role. It tells the true story of the von Trapp family, who escaped the Nazis to become the famous Trapp Family Singers in the USA. Rehearsals run twice a week from October to February, but the process of choosing a cast starts this month. Read throughs for both adults and children take part at 7.30pm on Monday 24 and Thursday 27 September in the Parish Hall in Tockington. Audition parts will be handed out during these sessions.
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There will then be an audition evening for children only at 7pm on 1 October, when a short list will be drawn up for the roles of the seven Von Trapp children, looking at their relative heights. The child actors in the musical need to cover an age range of 5 to 16. Children must be able to dance, sing, and learn lines off by heart. The actual auditions for adults and children will take place on Thursday 4 October at 7pm. Tickets go on sale in January, with the show running at Tockington Parish Hall from 20 -23 February 2019. To find out more, see www.facebook.com/ OlvestonParishPlayers or email secretaryparishplayers@gmail. com.
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Maisie (left) Carla (right) helping to plant up the flower beds. THE new garden at the Armadillo Youth Café & Venue, has been officially opened after undergoing a transformation. The garden was officially opened by the mayor of Yate John Ford with the launch party attended by community groups and people who use and support the venue which is owned and run by Yate Town Council,. The garden is bright and sunny with many plants donated by customers who attend the
Armadillo’s Thursday seniors events. Those behind the work say the garden is now more conducive to sports and creativity, which is being reflected during the evening youth sessions. A spokesperson for the venue said, “The staff at the Armadillo have more ideas and plans for future projects within the garden; we got this garden started, but there’s more to come”
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Just grand Gromit! Fundraisers reach charity target
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Photo: Children’s Hospital neurosurgeons Richard Edwards, Greg Fellows and Mike Carter with Sarah, her father Jerry Milner and Rocket Man. A TEAM of fundraisers are celebrating having reached their target of raising £20,000 for The Grand Appeal. Sarah Hitchings from Yate and her father Jerry Milner, together with local business CAMB Machine Knives, have been supporting The Grand Appeal since 2011 and plan to continue their efforts. Sarah said: “We have supported The Grand Appeal for seven years and they are an amazing charity who support Bristol Children’s Hospital. The hospital provide an outstanding level of care not only to the local area, South West but also further afield.” The team have sponsored three trails in all. Having previously supported Sir Gromit of Bristol and Shaunus Romanus, this year they have sponsored Wallace as Rocket Man as part of the Gromit Unleashed trail. Wallace is positioned outside the Bristol Children’s Hospital and has a contactless donation point by him. All monies received from that and his auction will go to the Neurology department at the hospital. Sarah said: “We have made some great friends and memories along the way but our greatest satisfaction is how we have contributed to the community. We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has helped us to reach this amazing amount, it is greatly appreciated.” CAMB Machine Knives are also part sponsors of Amazing Grace in Chipping Sodbury High Street.
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£461 raised for charity at Swagger A GIFT shop in Sodbury has reported an increase in footfall since the Gromit Unleashed 2 Trail started in July and said that they have met new visitors to the town as a direct result of the scheme. Throughout July the team at Swagger gift shop in Chipping Sodbury High Street ran a host of events to raise money for the Grand Appeal and to coincide with Gromit coming to the town. £1 was donated from each Gromit sale, and the shop ran lucky dips, a raffle and held ticketed shopping evenings. They also sold Amazing Grace Gromit key rings at £3.50 each with all funds donated direct to the Charity. By the end of the month the shop had raised a Grand total of £461. Owner of Swagger Alice Crowley said, “We have loved every minute of hosting a Gromit in the town and experienced an increase in the footfall coming into Swagger. We met many customers who have never been to Chipping Sodbury before. All the retailers can do now is to hope the town made a good impression so they will all return again.” Photo courtesy of Rich McD Photography
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Drama group raises £6,000 for Air Ambulance THE Court Players from Rangeworthy exceeded their own expectations by raising just more than £6,000 in two years for the Great Western Air Ambulance. The group had set themselves the target of £2,000 which would pay for one helicopter mission. Most of the money came from raffles, bucket collections and social events, but one brave member did a sky dive. The members visited the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity’s air base at Filton to present the cheque. Court Players Secretary Richard Lewis said: “This cheque means we have potentially saved three people’s lives, a very rewarding achievement.” It costs £3m every year to keep the helicopter operational, and no money comes from either the government or the national lottery. The GWAAC’s Fundraising Co’ordinator Joe Hughes said: “We really appreciate people like The Court Players and their donations as it all helps to keep the much-needed service operational”. The GWAAC currently has the option of buying its new base at Almondsbury, but an extra £1.25 million must be raised. The next production staged by The Court Players is the musical ‘Oliver!’, which
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA Craft and Gift Fayre n Saturday 1st September 2018 Chipping Sodbury Town Hall 9 am to 4 pm Local Crafts, Paper Craft Supplies, Gifts and Collectables, Cakes, Refreshments and More! Voluntary Entrance Fee (20p children free) to be donated the The Friends of Horton School For more info, further dates or to book a table please call 07895 187292
September 2 n 10.15am for 11.00am start, 1.00pm finish. Family Bicycle Safari. Discover local nature on two wheels with expert Ian McGuire of Wild Owl TV, setting off at 11.00 am from Riverside car park next to Yate Cinema BS37 4AY. Children are very welcome but under 12s must be accompanied by an adult. Meet Dr Bike from 10.15 am to have your bike checked or find out more about safe cycling with family and friends (AWT, Joint Cycleway Group and South Gloucestershire Council Bikeability Team). September 8 n Junior badminton club which is due to start up again on Saturday 8th September. Our sessions are run every Saturday morning from 10 til 12.30 at Yate Academy. The club is called Yate Racketeers Junior Badminton Club for young people from the age of 6 to 18 all standards welcome. Anyone interested in coming along should contact Sue on 07515827671. September 9 n Wapley Bushes Local Nature Reserve Workday. We shall be undertaking the annual stream clearance and other reserve maintenance walk on this autumn workday. Please wear stout footwear. Meet at the Shire Way entrance to the woodland, south Yate, BS37 8US, 10.00am. September 11 n The Severn Beach Line’ presented by Andrew Swift. BAWA, 589 Southmead Road, BRISTOL, BS34 7RG. Tuesday 11th September 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. September 15 n Yate International Festival
- Saturday September 15th 10.30am to 4.30pm. Yate & District Heritage Centre St. Mary’s Green Church Road, Yate BS37 5BG n Autumn Craft Fair. Saturday 15th September 2018. Yate Parish Church Hall. Station Road. 10am-2pm. Free entry to public. Crafts and Gifts. Mini Manicures. Cakes and Refreshments. To book a table or more information please ring. 07722204602 or 07486905004. September 16 n Chipping Sodbury Festival AGM. St John’s Church Centre, Monday 16 September at 7.45pm. New helpers are welcome to start organising next year’s event, and please come along if you can help in the week itself, between 14 and 23 of June 2019. For more info go to www.chippingsodburyfestival. com September 22 - 23 n Ploughing through the Ages. Come and see real working machinery dating back over 100 years. Venue, at GL9 1HA, Badminton, South Glos. 22nd & 23rd September 2018, 10am to 4pm Admission is free, but donations welcomed in aid of PARKINSONS and Friends of Huck September 25 n Sodbury & District Flower Arranging Society next demonstration will be September 25th 2018 entitled " Colours of Autumn ". To be held at the Old Grammar School Rooms Chipping Sodbury at 7.30pm. All visitors and new members will be very welcome.For any further information please contact Mrs Rosemary Cummins on 01179373836. September 26-29 n September Chipping Sodbury Town Hall. The Audience presented by The Sodbury Players. A modern West End and Broadway smash hit that for its original run starred Helen Mirren as the Queen. Tickets £9 available at www. sodburyplayers.org.uk or call the box office on 0344 332 0230 October 5 n Folk duo Harbottle and Jonas on Friday 5th October at Horton and Little Sodbury Village Hall. Tickets from Eventbrite. Doors open 7.30pm. Cash bar, light refreshments. 'Definitely one of the
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Yate, BS37 8US, 2.00pm. October 18 n Yate & Chipping Sodbury Community Engagement Forum 18th October 2018 7pm at Tyndale Primary School October 27 n Kingsgate Park Nature Reserve Ponds Workday. We shall undertaking maintenance of this important amphibian site including the cutting back of vegetation. Please wear gloves and wellington boots. Meet at the Scott Way entrance to Kingsgate Park, Scott Way, Yate, BS37 4NW, 10.00am (parking is available at the entrance of Shackleton Avenue). October 31 n The Silver Foxes. Yate and District Townswomen's Guild are hosting a charity afternoon tea for Children's Hospice South West at 2pm on Wednesday 31st October 2018, in Doddington Parish Hall. Our entertainment will be The Silver Foxes - Steve Price and Peter Dunn on banjo and guitar. Tickets £7.50 are available from Rhona 01454 881532 and Christine 01454 311213. The Arts Society Severn Valley We meet in the Town Hall in Chipping Sodbury on the third Monday of each month.
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.
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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED Beginners Welcome. Mat can be provided. T: (01454) 327112 or E: hello@yoga-in.co.uk. www.yogain.co.uk n Shire Way Senior Citizens Club meet every Monday afternoon at Shire Way Community Centre between 1.30pm and 4pm. Get together for tea, coffee, bingo, entertainment, raffle meet new friends , all welcome , Yate Com transport, available. Further info 01454317866-----07749712351 n Bristol Area Stroke Foundation Weekly Stroke Support Group The group has a varied programme of events and activities. Shireway Community Association, Yate BS37 8YS. Every Monday from 2pm till 4pm. If you are interested in coming along or want to volunteer contact our office on 0117 9647657 n Lunchtime folk music and song at The Beaufort Hunt pub function room, 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month, start at 12.00 till 3.00, all welcome to come have a pint and a meal, sit and listen or play or sing, free entry. Contact Terry 01454 313045 n Bristol Budgerigar Society 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. n Pilates, and Pump & Tone, at Chipping Sodbury Sports Centre. Mondays :- Pump & Tone 6:30pm; Pilates 7:30pm. Starting from 8th January 2018. £6:00 per class; or a monthly tariff available inclusive of the Tuesday Bradley Stoke classes as well. www. exercisewithlailibrooks.com for full information. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@tiscali.co.uk, or just turn up. n Macular-support group meets monthly - 3rd Monday 1:30-3:30pm at Watkins room, old grammar school, highstreet Chipping Sodbury. Contact Tony : 01454314066 Tuesday
n Art Club, Ridgewood Centre, Yate: 7pm - 9 pm http:// yateandsodburyartsociety.weebly. com. Tel Roz on 01454 316956 or 0794 194 6412 n Pucklechurch Folk Dance Club. We meet every other Tuesday at Pucklechurch Community Centre from 7.45 pm to 8.15 pm. Contact Veronica Holder – 0117 937 2818 .n Frome Valley Tang Soo Do, open to adults and children 7yrs +, Wellesley Primary School, Edgeworth, Yate every Tuesday 6.45pm - 8.15pm. Contact Rachel Woodford for more details on 07712 729726 n Diddi Dance 9:30am - 10:15am n Westerleigh Jazz Club - New Inn Westerleigh. Every Tuesday 8.30pm to 11pm. Different guest artists every week Contact: Mike Slade 01454 888269 n Spanish classes Spanish classes at The Horseshoe in Chipping Sodbury. Learn to speak Spanish in a small, friendly group, 6-week course £60.00. Numbers limited so please contact Rebecca on 07941 511744.to book a place. Sign up now for new October courses. n Oasis Friendship Cafe - a relaxed meeting place to come along for a chat, a listening ear and to make new friends. (Well behaved) dogs on leads also welcome! Baptist Church Hall in Chipping Sodbury. 2nd, 4th (&5th) Tuesday of the month 10.30am - 12 noon. For more information contact church office on 01454 313023 Email: office@cs-bc.org.uk n Oasis Memory Café - in partnership with the Rotary Club of Chipping Sodbury and supported by Alzheimer’s Society. Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church Hall 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month 10.30am – 12 noon For more information contact Jean on 01454 313023. Email: office@cs-bc.org.uk n Craft and Chat - a fun and friendly craft group for people of all ages and skill levels. Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month 10.30am - 12 noon Email: office@ cs-bc.org.uk n Frome Valley Mens Probus Club. We meet 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. 10 – 12 noon at the Townhall, Sodbury. Guest Speaker every meeting, occasional lunches, day trips. Contact George for further info. Tele: 01454 882908
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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 n South Cotswold Men's Probus Club based in Yate, and reputably the most active in this area, can now take a few new members. Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday mornings each month. Information, without obligation, from Jack on 01454 313889. n Tudor Bridge Club meets at the hall behind St Lawrence Presbytery on Broad Street, every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. Contact Christine on 078763334921, christinemay001@gmail.com for more details Wednesday n Art Club, Ridgewood Centre, Yate: 7pm - 9 pm http:// 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 Licences. Our website is at http:// tsgarc.uk. n Chakra Dancing Workout for mind, body & soul, Ridgewood Community Centre, Yate, BS37 4AF. 0930-1030am £5 each on the door. Suitable for all abilities and fitness levels. 0795 440 6640 - www. julieshowering.co.uk n Gentle Yoga-in Class. Every Wednesday 2pm at Old Sodbury Village Hall, T (01454) 327112 E hello@yoga-in.co.uk www.yoga-in. co.uk n Sew & Sew at Ridgewood Community Centre from 1.30pm 3.30pm at £2.00 per week. Phone Joan for details on 01 454 314355. n Walks for single people. Solo Rendezvous meet at Downend Cricket Club, every Wednesday, 8.30pm, entrance £3, and walk every Sunday. Please phone for walk details: 01454 775508 / 01454 774984 / 0117 9850210. n Frenchay Men’s Probus Club
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Meetings are held in Frenchay Village Hall from 10.00 am to 12 noon on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday of the month. The meeting is preceded by coffee. www.frenchayprobusclub.com n Craft group meeting in St. Mary's Church, Yate each Wednesday from 10am. Everyone welcome, we have knitters, sewers and chatters. Refreshments available for a donation. Please come in and say hello. n Yate/Chipping Sodbury Afternoon Choir meets on Wednesdays 2pm till 4pm at St Marys Church Yate. NO AUDITIONS!!! Contact Nikki on 01761472468 for more details or just turn up at the church and have a free sing on the first visit. Look forward to seeing you! n Yate & District Townswomen’s Guild meet on the second Wednesday morning of every month in Chipping Sodbury Town Hall. We have a programme of varied and interesting speakers. We are a very sociable group and offer other smaller, activity groups too. Give us a try. Ring Rhona 01454 881532 or Christine 07811665286 n Short Matt Bowls. A Warm welcome awaits visitors for the short matt bowls on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at St Saviours Church Hall, Coalpit Heath from 2-4pm. Come along, Find out and Join in even spectators to. n Pilates, and Pump & Tone, at Chipping Sodbury Sports Centre. Wednesdays :- Pump & Tone 6:30pm; Pilates 7:30pm. £6:00 per class; or a monthly tariff available inclusive of the Tuesday Bradley
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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED Stoke classes as well. www. exercisewithlailibrooks.com. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@tiscali. co.uk, or just turn up. n Top Flight Ballroom Dance Club. B.A,W.A Every Wednesday Ballroom,Latin,Sequence. £5 Per Person. New Members Welcome. For More Information. Tel 01179192765 Thursday n Chipping Sodbury Folk Night Meets on 1st Thursday of each month in function room at Beaufort Pub . 8 pm - 11pm, next date Thursday 2nd April. Huge range of music and performers covering various genres , all welcome, performers slots are available on a first come basis. £1 on the door . Visit our Facebook page for more info, Chipping Sodbury Folk Night. Or call Jo on 07974 381333. n Diddi Dance 9:30am - 10:15am n South Glos. Decorative and Fine Arts Society is a flourishing group which enjoys excellent lectures on Design and the Arts. Visitors
are welcome. 7.00 for 7.30pm at Bradley Stoke Community School, Fiddlers Lane, BS32 7BS on 3rd Thursday of the month. Please.contact 01454 774401 sallykitching@googlemail.com n Directors Duet for Stokes Singers choir. The two MDs would love to welcome new members to Thursday rehearsals at 7.30pm at Coniston Community Centre, Patchway BS34 5LP. n Flow-in Yoga Class. Every Thursday 6.15pm & 7.45pm at CS School Sports Centre. Beginners Welcomed. Mat can be provided. T: (01454) 327112 or E: hello@ yoga-in.co.uk. Can book via www. yoga-in.co.uk n Yate Oral History Group meets 7.30pm,2nd Thursday of the month at Poole Court for interesting historical talks & refreshments . We are a small friendly group looking for new members. Contact Diana 01454 322811 n Yate Men's Shed currently meet every Thursday 10:30 - 12:00 in the Armadillo Youth Venue & Cafe in Yate. For further details and to confirm the meeting venue and
times, please contact Steven Ring on 01454 323 857. n Jazz Club at the Beaufort Hunt in Chipping Sodbury second Thursday each month from 8.30pm The Mike Slade Trio. No admission fee - everyone welcome. Enqs Mike Slade Tel: 01454 888269 n Yate Community Choir. Ridgewood Community Centre 7.30-9pm. Liz Martin 07891036145 n Chipping Sodbury Ladies Probus Last Thursday of every month 1012 Charter Suite Chipping Sodbury Town Hall. Speaker every month and regular trips out. T 01454 327491 n Tudor Bridge Club meets at the hall behind St Lawrence Presbytery on Broad Street, every Thursday and Tuesday at 7 p.m. Contact Christine on 078763334921, christinemay001@gmail.com for more details n Avon Harmony are a Ladies A Cappella / barbershop chorus. We welcome visitors for a no obligation taster session. We rehearse at the dance studio, Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Road, Bristol BS7 9NL. Every Thursday evening 7.30pm -
9.45pm. Tel: Mary 07954170532. n Yate Oral History Group meets 7.30pm,2nd Thursday of the month at Poole Court for interesting talks, refreshments & summer outings. We are a small friendly group looking for new members. Contact Diana 01454 322811 n Barnardo’s Breastfeeding Peer Support Project provides emotional and practical support to new mothers. Weekly groups are held at venues in Thornbury, Yate and across South Gloucestershire. The Yate group, called Yate BreastFriends, meets at Yate Childrens Centre on Cranleigh Court Road on Tuesdays between 11.30am - 1.00pm. Friday n Hatherell’s Yard Market 9am to 4pm. www.facebook.com/ hatherellsyard n Crofts End Silver Band: We are a small friendly brass band who meet in Hanham Tabenacle every Friday evening 7.30-9.00pm We play for enjoyment and not contesting. Used to play? Want to learn? Contact: Denise 07944 887979 or Reg 0117 9652229
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n NEWS n Options, a social meet and craft club (now in its 19th year) meet at The Ridgewood Community Centre, 10am-3pm every Friday. Tea/coffee and biscuits available with Cafe on site. £2.50 a session. Contact Joan for details 01454314355. n Ladies who Latte - free women's networking group for women in business because there's no point being fabulous on your own! We meet on the second Friday of the month at The Horseshoe in Chipping Sodbury from 10.00 - 12.00. Contact: Rebecca writetoreb@googlemail.com n Voices Together. The Old Grammar School. Chipping Sodbury 10-11.30. Liz Martin 07891036145 Shopmobility South Gloucestershire, Yate Library, Yate Shopping Centre The service hires out battery powered scooters and wheelchairs, to help people to retain their independence and to use the facilities of the centre. You can also hire scooters and wheelchairs for longer terms. If you have a S. Glos. Council Diamond card then you
Roger Payne 0117 937 3653. n The Tourist Information Centre Chipping Sodbury. Open 10am to 4pm Mondays to Saturdays. n Teas on Sunday at Old Sodbury Church from 2.30-4.30pm Sunday afternoons throughout summer. 27th May - 16th September. Come and enjoy a cup on tea in the tranquility of the church, or outside with the amazing view over Severn Valley. Septemeber 2018 n Want to learn to play bridge? From September 2018 afternoon bridge lessons, aimed at the complete beginner, will begin at Tudor Bridge Club, Chipping Sodbury. Contact Christine May on 07876334921 or christinemay001@ gmail.com for more details Parish's House n Hook Hill, Timsbury, Bath BA2 0ND. 8-acre garden surrounding Regency house (not open) with 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
can use that on the service. Office is open Tues and Friday 9.30 am - 4 pm, and Thurs and Sat 9.30 am - 2 pm Telephone 01454 868718 or 07999574474 for more information or e-mail shopmobilitysouthglos@ yahoo.com Saturday n Hatherell’s Yard Market, 9am to 4pm. www.facebook.com/ hatherellsyard n Options (now in its 16th year) meets at the Ridgewood Community Centre from 10.30am to 3.0om. Lunches are available plus free tea or coffee. £2 .50 a session. Phone Joan for details on 01454 314355 n Energise-in Yoga Class. Every Saturday 10am at Masonic Hall, Chipping Sodbury. Beginners Welcomed. Mat can be provided. T: (01454) 327112 or E: hello@ yoga-in.co.uk.. Can book via www. yoga-in.co.uk Sunday n Indoor short mat bowls at Pucklechurch Community Centre. Established players and beginners welcome. Bowls provided. Sessions Sunday afternoon and Monday and Wednesday evenings. Contact
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Police appeal for help in tracing the owner of distinctive jewellery AVON and Somerset Police are appealing for help after jewellery was seized as part of a burglary investigation. It’s thought the jewellery may have been stolen in a burglary in the South Gloucestershire area in the first two weeks of April. It includes heart-shaped
cufflinks, a bear charm, men’s wedding and signet rings, a watch, several chains and earrings. Anyone with information is asked to get in touch. If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5218081961.
Scammers target elderly A SCAM involving people claiming to be from the tax office has affected senior citizens in the Chipping Sodbury and Yate area. Around a dozen older people have called into Chipping Sodbury Police Station to report being contacted by someone claiming to be from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), demanding immediate payment of unpaid tax. The fraudster even pretends that there is a warrant for the householder’s arrest as they try to persuade them to hand over money. None of the people who came into the police station have fallen for the scam but officers are keen to make sure others are aware of how to deal with this con. A police spokesperson said: “If you get this sort of unexpected call, end it immediately. If you are concerned about your tax status, contact HMRC directly using a number from the phone book, HMRC correspondence you know to be genuine, or from www.gov.uk" If you believe you have been contacted by a fraudster, report it and receive a police crime reference number by calling Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040, or using the online fraud reporting tool on their website, www.actionfraud. police.uk
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Pupils celebrate A Level and GCSE success COTSWOLD Edge Sixth Form is celebrating the A level achievements of its year 13 students from Brimsham Green School, Chipping Sodbury School, and Yate Academy. Izzy Ambrose, the Principal of Yate Academy, said: “I am thrilled that the partnership working between our three schools has enabled so many students to continue to study locally and exceed their expected grades.” The schools’ individual leaders described their GCSE results as ‘outstanding’ and ‘brilliant’. At Chipping Sodbury School many students achieved A*-C grades in their A Levels, with a handful embarking on university degrees with triple A’s and above. Lucia Sadler was awarded A*AA and is going to read Physics with Astrophysics, Tom Burton got AAA and he’ll read History, and Alex Langridge achieved AAA and has chosen to study Maths with Finance.
The school acknowledged an increase in the number of pupils who’ve chosen apprenticeships this year, congratulating those who won places. Katherine Turner, the Headteacher, said: “Students have been able to study a wide combination of subjects at CEDGE, and the results today show that students have really benefitted from our diverse curriculum, which includes the Extended Project Qualification, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award etc.” Yate Academy reported some ‘fabulous results’ at A level, and saw the ‘significant majority’ of students on their vocational courses meet or exceed their target grades. The Academy also achieved the best GCSE results in the history of the school. Headteacher Isabel Ambrose said: “I am absolutely thrilled with these well-deserved GCSE results. The hard work from
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Head Teacher of Chipping Sodbury School, Katherine Turner and South Gloucestershire Council leader Toby Savage celebrate A level results with pupils students and staff, along with the support from their families has made this momentous achievement possible”. The percentage of students achieving a Grade 4 and above in English and Maths has risen from 50% to 67% in a year. At Brimsham Green School students improved on last year’s A level results, with eight achieving A*/A and B grades across the board. Marcus Jefferies was given a special mention for his A* in Further Maths, A* in Maths and A in Physics. He’s going to study Physics at Bristol University. Students won apprenticeships at the MOD and Hanson. The school also praised students who got places on their ‘dream’ courses; Michael Holden (Sports Coaching) and Max Calderan (Early Childhood Studies). At GCSE, Kim Garland the Headteacher, said; “Yet again, students have surpassed themselves and have achieved more than double the number of top Grade 9s this year – a whopping 26! This is in addition to 68 Grade 8s (an A* in ‘old money’).” “Most significantly, though, students have made excellent progress in learning over their
five years at Brimsham, as a result of their determined hard work and the high quality teaching they have received.” Three quarters of the year group attained a Grade four or above in English/Maths, and over half attained a Grade 5 or above in English/Maths. The school congratulated its top achievers and also the pupils who’d made the most progress. Many schools in South Gloucestershire reported improved results on last year. Leader of South Gloucestershire Council with Cabinet responsibility for schools, Councillor Toby Savage said: “There is clearly a lot to celebrate and I would like to congratulate our students and wish them the best for this important next step in their lives, whether they are going on to university, a new job, apprenticeship or a vocational qualification.” Advice is available for students uncertain about what they want to do next. This is provided by schools, colleges, from UCAS, via Careerpilot online or via the National Careers Service Helpline for Teenagers on 0800 100 900.
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View from Yate Heritage Centre . . . Sodbury 800 As many of you will know, there has been a fairly significant anniversary this year, namely 800 years since the granting of the market charter for Chipping Sodbury. This effectively marked the beginning of the town. Although the anniversary has enabled us to focus on our local Medieval history it has also afforded us the opportunity to look at Sodbury in different centuries. It is tempting to write off Sodbury as a sleepy town, preserved in aspic with few changes to the appearance of the town. Of course this isn’t true, as our display produced by Jim Elsworth and designed by Yate Heritage Centre has shown. 17th Century Sodbury The Chipping Sodbury of the 1600s was often not sleepy. During the middle of the century, there were several skirmishes in the town between Royalist and Parliamentary forces in the Civil War. New religious groups began. The Baptists set up in Sodbury in 1656 and the Quakers in 1678. However, for much of this century both sects faced strong opposition and persecution. Of great significance in this century was the creation of a Town mayor and Corporation. Between the 13th century and the end of the 19th century, Chipping Sodbury was run by a bailiff and burgesses, or free men of the town. Briefly in 1680, Sodbury became a borough with a mayor and corporation. Unfortunately, this proved a more expensive option and the
town reverted back to the bailiff system. The mace and coat of arms generated from this borough status can still be seen in the Town hall today. 17th Century Appearance Chipping Sodbury is rightly proud of its wide high street ideal for market activity in past centuries. Records from this period demonstrate there were public buildings in the middle of the High Street during the 17th and 18th centuries. The Garret building, which may have been near the Royal Oak pub, was the major part of a complex of buildings. The Garret served to collect market dues, provide a small gaol, and
even a school room. Near the Wickwar Road junction, Sodbury also possessed a building known as the Shambles or Butcher’s quarters. This was also an era where stagecoaches and coaching inns began to emerge and it is easy to reflect on how busy and relatively chaotic the High Street must have appeared at certain times of the day.
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n STROUD AUCTION ROOMS MILITARIA hit the target at Stroud Auction Rooms' busy August sale, with military uniforms and accessories drawing more than 1000 online bidders as well as a full saleroom of collectors, many from overseas.
A British Army Yeomanry cavalry coatee & vest1794-1801 Only five lots from the other specialist sections managed to nudge onto the top 25 list - three of those were toys and two Oriental items. Up with the big hitters was a Chinese bronze seal, which went under the hammer for £3,700. It was joined on the list by an 18th/19th century Chinese bronze vase (£1,400); an Aster gauge 1 live steam GWR 0-6-0 Pannier Tank locomotive (£1,150); a muchadmired Mercedes SL500 Mini child's petrol pedal car, which
literally did a ton (£1,000) and a complete set of 75 Matchbox 1-75 series diecast model vehicles (£900). But uniforms and accessories were undoubtedly the big success, with the top-selling lot being a British Army Rifle Company Auxiliary jacket c1798 which sold for £6,600, while a British Army Yeomanry Cavalry coatee and vest c1794-1801 made £5,400; an early 19th century (c1820) 3rd (King's Own) Light Dragoons officer's sabretache £4,400 and a British Army Cavalry officer's jacket in blue cloth with buff facings £4,200. These items were part of an unique collection of uniforms and accessories from one family and had lain untouched in trunks for more than 150 years before seeing the light of day at Stroud Auction Rooms. Weapons, which normally feature heavily on the top-selling list, definitely took a back seat this time and eventually came into their own with a E Lefaure of Paris retailed English 54 bore six-shot double action revolver going under the hammer for £2,100; a William Andrew Beckwith of London Tranter Patent .44 percussion double action five shot revolver for £1,500; and a Colt 1877 Thunderer .41 double action six shot revolver (£800). Auctioneer Nick Bowkett was thrilled to have sold such a prestigious collection of militaria. "It is incredibly rare to have such a comprehensive collection from one family and we are justly proud of the prices we achieved here at Stroud. There was incredible
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enthusiasm from individuals, collectors and dealers bidding in the room and on the Internet." The next sale at Stroud Auction Rooms is on September 12-14 (10am) with viewing on Tuesday, September 11 (10am-7pm and from 9am on sale days). The specialist sections will include jewellery headed by Alexandra Bowkett, along with watches,
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Organic Blooms takes the heat off its trainees TRAINEES at the Organic Blooms flower farm have been able to continue working in the shade during the heatwave, thanks to funding from the Rotary Club of Chipping Sodbury, and a £1,000 grant from the Honourable Company of Gloucestershire Charitable Trust. Organic Blooms is a social enterprise based in Latteridge, which supports local people living with autism spectrum conditions, mental health conditions and learning difficulties. The flower growing and floristry business trains people in workplace skills and enables them to take City and Guilds qualifications. It used the funding to buy shades and equipment to create cooler places where people could continue to work. Director Jo Wright said: “We would like to extend our grateful thanks to the Rotary Club team; their support ensured we were able not only
Tom Frost, Deputy Lieutenant of Gloucestershire presents the cheque to Jo Wright to purchase the shades for the decking, allowing propagation work to continue, but also create shaded areas for carrying out other parts of our outdoors work. The work of the Rotary Club is so important to small organisations working to support local people.” Tom Frost, Deputy Lieutenant of Gloucestershire,
visited Organic Blooms to present the £1000 cheque. Tom said: “The Organic Blooms trainees are inspiring; they may have been overlooked by employers, but they are each working hard to manage and overcome a wide range of challenges and at Organic Blooms they are able to prove
just how capable they are. This years’ exceptionally hot conditions are adding to their challenges and we are very pleased to be contributing to a solution that will help them to continue their training despite the heat.” Organic Blooms is celebrating a successful few months. It ran a crowdfunding campaign earlier in the year which raised over £30,000 towards a multispan polytunnel, new workshop and composting toilets. The site is currently expanding from four to nine acres. Co-director and lead florist Wendy Paul was part of an eight-strong team of florists who were awarded a gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for ‘Going to Market’, their display promoting British-grown flowers. The next day Organic Blooms was awarded the Virgin Unite Impact Award at the Virgin VOOM business awards.
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Male Voice Choir invites people to open rehearsal FRAMPTON Cotterell Male Voice Choir is inviting people to a relaxed open rehearsal to just ‘give it a try’. Anthony Davies, one of the singers, said: “The idea is that potential singers can come along to a rehearsal, see what we are all about and hopefully come again if they like it. There will be no hard sell. It is a very friendly and welcoming community-based choir.” The choir sings in four part harmonies, covering new material as well as classic favourites. There are no auditions and no experience is needed, organisers say that singing in the shower is enough of a reason to come along. The ‘Open Rehearsal’ is being held on Friday 21st September, from 7.30pm to 9pm at Zion
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Former Rolls Royce guest house strikes gold A SIXTEENTH century manor house in Rudgeway has been awarded the 5 Star Guest Accommodation Gold Award by the AA, the only one in South Gloucestershire to gain the accolade. The 9 acre Old Church Farm, a listed property and designated national monument, is named
after the ruin of St Helen’s church that occupies part of its’ grounds. The new owners, Christopher and Kate Trim bought the property this year from Rolls Royce who had used it since 1950 as a private hotel to entertain visiting dignitaries and buyers. The couple, who had
previously owned and ran a Good Food Guide restaurant in Portsmouth. Kate said: “Our philosophy is to use the best ingredients that we can. Our vegetable garden supplies us with an abundance of fruit and vegetables and what we don’t grow ourselves we source from the local farmers’ markets. Our customers, including the
anonymous AA inspector, appreciate our high standards and we are extremely proud of our 5 stars as well as the awards for breakfast and dinners”. The property was also shortlisted for the national Eviivo awards for Best Hidden Gem with the regional and overall winners announced in October.
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n PETERS VISION IT’S been an interesting summer, so far we’ve had more sun that I’ve known in years and I’ve even managed to get a sun tan! Quite an achievement really considering the amount of time I usually spend working indoors. It’s got me thinking though, reflecting back even, how I’d often spend the early part of my summer - sitting outdoors year after year pretending to be studying while watching the cricket! These days I’m happy out in the garden, at the park or on the beach. Don’t get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoy my work and seeing so many of you, it’s just nice to be able to balance work (indoors) with family time out and about. I do have a question to pose - many of us are in the thick of back-to-school preparations. New shoes, backpacks, lunch boxes, books, pens and the like. I wonder how many of us have an eye exam for the younger eyes in our families on the to do list? Probably just a few of us; if that’s you then well done I’m impressed! You’re members of an exclusive club. Mind you, there’s probably never a bad time of year to book an eye exam, so no worries if you’re adding an eye exam to the to do list today!
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The team at Turners One of the eye conditions that seems to be affecting more of our younger patients is myopia or short sight. This is where your mid to distance vision is blurred and clearer with glasses. If you’re short sighted you can often though read up close quite well without glasses - which does have its benefits I can tell you! Time in daylight really does seem to benefit our eyes & help normal visual development, as well as help reduce myopia. We advise around two hours a day outdoors time; which can be spent walking to school, playing or enjoying team sports. I’m often asked how much
screen time is too much screen time. Well, to be honest, and for all we do know, I’m not sure we have a definitive answer on this one. No doubt each of us has an opinion, but in terms of hard evidence we’re still waiting for the concrete answer. I usually advise that 20 minute blocks of screen time with a good break in between, say a 20:20 split of screen time and non screen time is a good balance. If you combine this with two hours outdoors you are probably onto a winning formula. If you'd like to know what to look out for with young eyes that may need to see their Optometrist
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n NEWS By Joseph Hook, Data Reporter The performance of Eastwood Park Prison is of concern to government inspectors, reflecting rising levels of assault on staff and prisoners within the institution. A newly-released report from the Ministry of Justice shows that the female prison was given the rating "performance is of concern" for 2017-18. It represents a downgrade on the previous year, when inspectors said the prison was meeting most of its targets. The report showed that the rate of violent attacks in the prison had increased compared to 2016-17, reflecting a long-term trend. There were 121 prisoner-onprisoner attacks recorded in Eastwood Park throughout 2017, around six times the number recorded in 2012. There were also 73 assaults on staff recorded in 2017, compared to six in 2012. Nationally, prisons were given higher ratings on average, but the Ministry of Justice said outcomes were not directly comparable with
Eastwood Park Prison performance "of concern�, but Leyhill shines previous years due to a change in the framework. Issues with data reporting have meant that the extent of assault and self-harm in institutions may not historically have been fully recorded. Despite the rate of cases of self-harm in Eastwood Park decreasing in the year to 2017-18, it followed years in which it has become much more common in the institution. Leyhill Prison faired much better, being rated as "exceptional" by government inspectors. The male open prison was given the highest possible performance rating for 2017-18. It represents an improvement on the previous year, when inspectors said the prison was only meeting the majority of its targets.
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Village left out of final phase of superfast broadband RESIDENTS of Bibstone have been left out of all three stages of South Gloucestershire’s highspeed broadband rollout. The ‘Bibstone Broadband’ group, which has been formed to tackle the issue, says it wants to know why some homes in the village haven’t benefitted from the government funded Broadband Delivery UK scheme which has seen three phases of investment in the county. The rollout of phase 3 is due to take place by the end of this year. A spokesman for the Conservative group on the council said: “The Council’s partner, BT Openreach has confirmed a raft of areas that will be included within this phase of work, with the latest tranche bringing superfast broadband access to some of the more remote parts of South Gloucestershire, where it isn’t commercially viable for private companies to provide. Once the third phase of the project has been completed, an estimated 99 per cent of the area will have access to the superfast service.” According to the Openreach website, Bibstone is on the list for the phase 3 rollout. However, Matt Briggs, from the Bibstone Broadband group, told the Thornbury Voice that it’s some homes in the postcodes GL12 8AD, GL12 8AE and GL12 8AF which aren’t included. He said: “The postcode GL12 8HU which is listed as work to be carried out as part of phase 3, is I believe for some very remote houses closer to Tortworth Court and Leyhill Prison and still wouldn't include us from my numerous enquiries. We’re along the lower end of Tortworth Road surrounding the Royal Oak pub.” He blames poor infrastructure for Bibstone’s problems. Broadband is provided to the village from two exchanges, Falfield and Wickwar. But for the group of homes on the lower end of Tortworth Road, the nearest cabinet is in Charfield, which is too far away to provide decent broadband speed. Fibre to cabinet upgrades were carried out a few years ago, but speeds are still only 1020Mbps. The telecoms regulator OFCOM defines ‘Superfast’ as
Cllr Claire Young and Cllr John O’Neill meet with Bibstone residents 30Mbps and above. As part of phase 3 improvements, a new cabinet was built on the Wickwar exchange only 400m away from where Matt Briggs lives. But he and other homeowners cannot switch to that cabinet because they are on the Falfield exchange. In an attempt to escalate the issue with South Gloucestershire council, the residents have met with councillors John O’Neill and Claire Young, and have since been promised a visit from the council’s Executive Member for Resources, Rob Creer. Local Lib Dem councillor for Charfield ward John O’Neill said: “Under the Conservative Council’s development plans, the number of houses in the Charfield area is due to increase dramatically in the coming years. With more people working from home it is important that there is good broadband connectivity, not just for the new communities, but also for the existing residents.” Matt Briggs said: “Anytime plans are mentioned for improving the village they never include ALL of the village. We have been desperately striving for parity for all of the residents but unfortunately don't seem to be getting anywhere. After we heard the news that we wouldn't be included under phase 3 we attempted our own Community Fibre Scheme through Openreach. Unfortunately, this turned out to be a whopping
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£98,000 for just 44 properties and therefore is highly unlikely we will be able to raise the funds.” Lib Dem Council group leader
Cllr Claire Young said: “The superfast broadband rollout in South Gloucestershire has left pockets of poor service across our rural areas. Local people need the council to contribute to the solution. I’m pleased that Cllr Creer has now agreed to meet with us and local residents to hear what the council could be doing better.” Cllr Rob Creer, Cabinet Member for Corporate Resources, said: “We continue to work extremely hard on broadband provision for the whole of South Gloucestershire including rural areas which have been highly patient in receiving this service.” “This latest phase of the service will see almost all of South Gloucestershire with a superfast connection, but we will not stop there and will continue to work towards further provision.”
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‘Swishing’ event supports MS Therapy Centre THE first ever ‘Swishing’ fundraiser is being held at The West of England MS Therapy Centre in Bradley Stoke. ‘Swishing’ involves clearing out your wardrobe of good quality preloved clothes, shoes and accessories, and donating them to go on display at the event. People then swap tokens for items to take home. The MS Therapy Centre cares for people with Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological conditions, as well as their families and carers. All proceeds from the event will go to benefit them. The event takes place on Tuesday 25 September, between 7pm and 10pm. Tickets cost £15 including three tokens to exchange for items of clothing, a glass of something sparkling, and nibbles, and a mini pamper from the Clarins beauty team. It will be possible to buy additional tokens on the night. There will also be a silent auction for the highest quality items, including brands such as Boden, White Stuff, Ralph Lauren, Monsoon and M&S. For more information contact sarah.vincent@ mstherapybristol.org.uk
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1,000 up for parliament visitors THE number of people to have visited the Houses of Parliament as part of tours organised by local MP Luke Hall has hit the 1000 mark. The trips aim to give an insight into the parliamentary process, the day to day work of an MP, and to provide an opportunity for residents to discuss local issues. During the most recent trip, a tour was given of the Palace of Westminster, before participants gave their MP a grilling in the Westminster Hall debating chamber, in a 45 minute question and
answer session. Mr Hall said: “I was particularly thrilled that the 1000th visitor should be one of my closest neighbours, and I look forward to meeting many thousands more people in the coming weeks, months and years.”
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The truth is out there
Reverend Paul Harding, Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church
IN 1977 NASA launched the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 space probes on a journey to explore our solar system. That was over 40 years ago and most people have forgotten about their missions, but they are still sending back data about what’s out there. They are the longest operating spacecraft in history and now, travelling at 10 miles per second, both are billions of miles from earth. They have passed by Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune and sent photographs back. In 1990 Voyager 1 took a photograph of earth from a distance of 3.7 billion miles, which is called the Pale Blue Dot. Each Voyager has only 68 kilobytes of computer memory. The smallest iPod is 100,000 times more powerful. They are still sending signals back to earth, which take 16 hours to arrive. They have now
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left our solar system and entered interstellar space. One of the men who worked very hard on planning the project and who is now in his 80’s said, “We’re anxious to get outside and find what’s out there.” The Voyager missions make it clear just how big the universe is and how small the Earth is; yet our planet is unique in the billions of miles the Voyager spacecraft have explored. Earth is very special with its abundance of water and teeming life. We human beings are also unique. In half a human lifetime of travel the Voyager spacecraft have found no evidence of other living beings. As those two probes hurtle through the unknown darkness of interstellar space, it seems unlikely they will find any answers there either. In fact, their discoveries only seem to raise even more questions. The most important thing for
us all is not so much to find out what’s out there, but to know who is out there. The Bible tells us about the great Creator God. In the opening verse of the Bible we read, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” The account of creation which follows tells how God created the universe in all its vastness, the earth with all its beauty, and how he created men and women to experience his love and to enjoy friendship with him. Finding God does not depend on decoding data from ancient spacecraft billions of miles away in space. In Jesus Christ, God has drawn near to us and shown us what he is like. He is not far from any one of us. The youngest child and the frailest adult can talk to him and he hears, for in him we live and move and have our being.
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Yate man found guilty of drink driving as part of police crackdown A 52 year old man from Yate has been found guilty of drink driving and banned for 24 months. Julian Heath was arrested during Operation Tonic, a police road safety campaign during which 133 people were arrested, 74 charged and another 30 released under investigation. Mr Heath was found to have 99 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. He was fined £653 and ordered to pay a surcharge of £65 and costs of £85. By the end of Operation Tonic, 374 people had been breathalysed, and the highest reading given was 147
micrograms which is nearly four times the legal limit. The campaign had a dual approach of patrols targeting drink and drug drivers, whilst neighbourhood teams and cadets carried out leaflet drops warning drivers about the crackdown and giving advice. Supt Andy Williams, Head of Road Safety in Avon and Somerset Constabulary said: “Our approach to Op Tonic promotes education over prosecution where possible, with the ultimate aim to reduce deaths, serious injuries and crime related to drink and drug driving.”
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DIPPERS swimming club is looking for new members. The club, sponsored by South Glos Council is for anyone with a disability, their carer or family members who live in South Gloucestershire. It takes place in the two pools at Yate leisure centre every Saturday from 5.30pm to 6.30 pm.
Organiser Sue Barnes said; “The club is a relaxed casual swimming session with all the disabled facilities available at the leisure centre including a hoist. A free taster session is available then a small club membership fee applies.” Anyone interested should contact Lesley on 01454 775336.
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Row breaks out over affordable homes A ROW has broken out after South Gloucestershire Council congratulated itself on the number of affordable homes built in the district over the past year. The Conservative-run council sent out a press release saying 368 affordable houses - a record high - had been constructed across the district. This included 20 in Yate as well as 45 in Coalpit Heath, Frampton Cotterell, Charfield and Cromhall, 43 in Thornbury, 117 in Emersons Green and 71 in Filton. But a leading Labour councillor has criticised the authority for its "selfcongratulatory" news, saying the figure goes nowhere near to addressing the current housing crisis. Cllr Martin Farmer, who leads for the Labour group on housing issues, said: "The Labour group welcomes the recent news that 368 new homes have been
built in South Gloucestershire over the past year, as these are much needed. However, with the housing register currently standing at over 3,700 applications, this number of affordable houses is pitifully small in addressing the housing crisis we face. "In its annual report to tenants, Merlin Housing Society has promised to build 300 new homes during 2018/19 across the whole of the West of England. At this rate - without any new applicants - it will be the best part of a decade before the housing register is reduced to a reasonable level. "With average house prices at £255,000 here in South Gloucestershire - an increase of over six per cent on the previous year - and a decrease in properties in the private rented sector, local families and young people are finding it increasingly difficult to find homes that they can afford to live in."
Labour councillors says they have continually called on the council to support housing associations to acquire sites to build more homes. "Whilst I welcome any new homes, the council must not be too self-congratulatory as the housing challenges far outweigh its recent achievements," Cllr Farmer said. In the council's press release, Conservative councillor Erica Williams, cabinet member responsible for housing delivery, said: "This is great news for people who need an extra helping hand to rent or part-own their first home. "The council works with the ‘HomesWest’ housing association partnership and with Homes England, developers and house builders to provide these homes either for social and affordable rent or shared ownership.
"As a local authority area where average house prices are above the national average at £250,000, having access to suitable housing is directly related to preventing homelessness and is vital to addressing other housing related support and social welfare issues. "With new schemes in the pipeline, I’m confident that next year the number of completions will continue to rise so that more people will benefit from owning or renting their own home."
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£1.76m barn restoration project gets under way THE PROJECT to redevelop Winterbourne Medieval Barn is making good progress now that formal permission to start has been received from its main funder, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The £1.76million project will repair and conserve the 14th
The archaeology sessions proved very popular September 8 and 9 from noon until 5 for Heritage Open Days. Entry is free. Sunday October 7 will be the Orchard Harvest Day, which is the barn’s biggest annual event. Other upcoming events include an Owl Prowl in October with Avon Wildlife Trust and the Hawk and Owl Trust and
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Second hand Style Chevrolet Suburban LT, 2015 - present: Making America reproduce again. The Suburban is a vehicle packed with superlatives and photos don’t come close to doing justice to the sheer size and bulk of the thing. In England we see more of this car on TV than we do on our streets, partly because it carries The Donald’s secret service protection crew. The main reason though is because it doesn’t fit on our streets. Or in our carparks, or indeed in our garages. As a result Chevrolet have never bothered to import it, because they know we won’t buy it. But if you are one of the vanishingly small number of Brits who wants one, and if you can find an importer willing to bring one over (they do exist!), then this huge Chevy could conceivably be sitting on your (equally huge) driveway. But as a second hand purchase it is a very brave and somewhat illogical choice. First those superlatives though:
The Suburban is the longest running continuous model in the industry, having been in production non-stop since 1935. It is a foot wider and higher than a Range Rover and nearly two and a half feet longer. I said it wouldn’t fit in your garage. It is heavier than a Rolls Royce, at a massive 2.6 tons. It is thirstier than almost any car currently on sale in the UK – 16mpg in normal use, 12mpg when towing a boat. The fuel tank, at 110 litres, will cost you more than £140 to fill, which you’ll need to do every 400 miles. The Suburban seats more than any other SUV: Trump, Putin and Kim Jong-un could all get cosy on the back row whilst in the company of 5 burly FBI agents and still have plenty of room in the large boot for their picnic hampers and handbags. As well as protecting the President the Suburban is found on family duties across the States, particularly those with
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high Mormon populations – why else would you need 8 seats? Underneath the long body lurks a massive and yet surprisingly modern pickup chassis, and even with 20 inch wheels the Suburban rides really well. I think some of this is down to sheer weight, but regardless it is supremely comfortable. Behind the wheel you’ll find an archaic column shifter linked to a silky smooth automatic gearbox. The 5.3 litre 355hp V8 engine is almost silent and barely turning at cruising speed – 1,500 rpm at 70mph, but will shift when pushed and despite the weight this car is no slouch. I was not so impressed with the brakes, and wouldn’t want to test them in an emergency. The interior was really not as bad as I was expecting – American cars have never been strong in this area. There’s plenty of faux leather covering most surfaces, but the general quality in my ‘LT’ spec test model was fine and has stood up
fairly well to the last 85k miles. Reliability is patchy and some components including the aircon system seem to have a degree of built-in obsolescence. This means expense of course, as well as being a total pain in the UK where you’d need to have parts imported. However in order to fuel and maintain a Suburban here, you first have to buy one and that is where the economics start to unravel. In California my three year old test model would cost you about $25k, or £19k. However once you pay import duties and a hefty premium to a dealer to reflect rarity, that same car comes out at nearer £30k here. Weirdly you’re actually better off buying a Suburban new in the UK, where the price differential is much smaller. However the weak pound means you’ll shell out £65k for the privilege and that’s just crazy money for something that simply won’t fit anywhere other than on Coleen Rooney’s front lawn. I like the Suburban for its honest value for money in the US, but take that away and it doesn’t stack up. May I instead suggest a more robust attitude to contraception? Chevrolet Suburban LT, what to pay: From £30k at a specialist importer Next month: Two-wheeled import tariffs
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What help can your local pharmacy offer to make sure you have a healthy start and keep well through the year? A healthy diet helps growth and development, reduces sick days off school but also improves academic results. If your child is a picky eater, we can discuss options to support them with multivitamins. Our popular children’s probiotic helps
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THE St Mary’s Tree Festival is looking for people to become a sponsor of one of its 50 Christmas trees and decorate them ready for display. This year’s theme is, ‘A song for Christmas’. It’s hoping that schools, clubs and local children will get involved in the popular event. The festival features a mixture of decorated trees and craft activities for children, with singers, musicians and dancers from the local community providing musical interludes. There are also two evening concerts. It aims to involve a wide range of people from local
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Tockington garden reaches the finals of BBC Gardeners’ World competition THE owners of Stoneleigh Down garden in Tockington, are waiting to hear if they are to be crowned winners after reaching the finals of the ‘Garden of the Year 2018’ competition. Su and John Mills spotted the competition in the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine, and did some research online looking at photos of last year’s winners. They decided to enter just days before the closing date. Two weeks later they heard they were through to the finals. John Mills said: “We were both pleasantly surprised and delighted. It had been a very easy process to enter – uploading photos – and although we thought the garden was of a standard worth opening for the National Garden Scheme charity, it was great to feel that someone else saw something of quality from the photos.” Their ‘prize’ was a professional photo shoot of the garden which started at 4.30am. The competition judges include Alan Titchmarsh and Dermoid Gavin, with the winners due to be announced in the November issue. Stoneleigh garden will also feature on the ITV programme - 'Love Your Garden' with Alan Titchmarsh, which was due to be broadcast at the end of August. Viewers should look for the Cardiff episode if using catch-up TV. John and Su had Alan Titchmarsh with them for five hours of filming. John said: “We were quietly excited about meeting Alan Titchmarsh, but very quickly felt as ease. Ours
had been selected by them from among several others so we knew they had seen something about our garden that they wanted to film. We had a very enjoyable morning chatting with him and exchanging photos of our respective gardens.” John and Su bought the garden four years ago, when it was a different story. Overgrown 8ft hedges surrounded and divided the space, there were trees in the wrong places, a weedy vegetable patch, and an orchard of unproductive fruit trees. After years of work, it now has an ‘S’ shaped lawn (S for Su), and flows from one themed area to another; spring walk, wildlife pond, summer walkway, Mediterranean courtyard, wildlife motorway, oriental pond, subtropical area, acer woodland and winter garden. Keeping it in good condition during the summer heatwave has been a challenge for the couple. A few shrubs that were moved last Autumn showed signs of stress and needed frequent watering and feeding. They have worked hard to keep on top of dead-heading, and scorched leaves have been removed. John said: “It’s only in the last couple of weeks with some reasonable rain that the garden has plumped itself up and is getting back to normal. Opening the garden again for the NGS has meant we haven’t been able to ‘let it go’ too much. We don’t water the lawn so it’s still looking a bit ravaged by the drought conditions.” The National Garden Scheme open days are on 1 and 2
September. John and Su promise that their garden will look very different to how it did for the last open event in May. There are now dahlias and cannas in flower, seedheads on the grasses,
fruit on the apple and pear trees and the Mediterranean courtyard is full of colour. For more information go to https://www.ngs.org.uk
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Coalpit Heath man honoured for M5 bravery An award ceremony has brought together a Coalpit Heath man with three strangers linked by a motorway accident. Lorry driver Andy Brown was awarded a Police and Crime Commissioner’s (PCC) Pride Award for rescuing a motorcyclist after he came off his bike on the busy M5 motorway near Taunton in February this year. Andy, from Coalpit Heath, saw the rider fall from his bike in the third lane and lie motionless. He immediately pulled onto the hard shoulder and dialled 999, speaking to call handler Claire Bounds. Although emergency services were quickly dispatched Andy was very worried that drivers travelling at speed in the dark, heavy rain and standing water might further injure the rider. He put himself at risk by running across the three lanes of traffic to pull the injured rider to the relative safety of the central reservation. Andy said: “It wasn’t just me, I would like to thank everyone
who helped me on that day, without the support of the call handlers and paramedics, the injured gentleman would not be
alive today. Thank you all.” Claire stayed on the phone with Andy offering reassurance and support until PC Olly Low
and the ambulance crew arrived. The rider suffered significant injuries to both legs and his back. All four met at the event at Police Headquarters in Portishead after Andy was nominated for an award by the man he rescued – Ralph Winslade from Bridgwater. Both Oliver and Claire joined Andy, Ralph and their families to see Andy presented with his award by PCC Sue Mountstevens. Ms Mountstevens said: “Through the awards I have the privilege of hearing stories of people saving lives, fundraising for charity, volunteering to support those in need and those who devote their careers to serving their communities. “These are the people who we rely on to support our communities to make them stronger; they do this without a second thought and mostly without recognition or thanks. This is why I think it is so important to send a message to all those working hard to make a difference, we are truly thankful.”
Rural crime in Gloucestershire falls in 2017 THERE was a fall in rural crime in Gloucestershire last year, according to the NFU Mutual. It said there was a £1.4 million or a 12.7% drop. The insurance company groups South Gloucestershire with Gloucestershire for the data
collection and analysis for its annual rural crime report. But the area was still ranked at 7 out of the 30 areas worst affected by the cost of crime. The picture bucked the national trend, which showed rural crime costing the UK £44.5
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million, a 13.4% increase on the previous year, meaning that rural crime in the UK is rising at its fastest rate since 2010. It’s believed that the fall in crime in the area is due to a rural policing initiative which involves close liaison with organisations and local people. Quad bikes and ATVs (allterrain vehicles), machinery and oil are the most desirable items for thieves, according to the report. It highlights how some areas farmers are resorting to medieval methods used alongside high tech security to deter thieves. Earth banks, dry ditches and stockade fences are helping to protect their land against criminals who use 4 x 4 vehicles. Alfred Bryant, NFU Mutual Senior Agent in Gloucestershire, said: “Countryside criminals continue to become more brazen and farmers are now having to continually increase security and adopt new ways of protecting
their equipment. Adapting centuries-old security with high tech solutions is already proving successful in keeping at bay thieves who don’t fear being caught on camera and have the skills to overcome electronic security systems.” The biggest fear for people in rural areas is repeat attacks and limited police resources. Alfred said: “The threat of becoming a victim of rural crime, and regular reports of suspicious characters watching farms is causing high levels of anxiety amongst farmers who know their rural location makes them vulnerable to attacks.” “Our advice to people living and working in the countryside is to regularly evaluate your current security measures making improvements where necessary, remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the local police and local farm watch schemes.”
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Bristol Parkway to close again for South final stages of electrification work Gloucestershire TRAVEL plans are set to disrupted once again as Bristol Parkway closes between 15 September and 6 October, and again on the weekend of 13-14 October for more electrification work, including work around Winterbourne. The upgrade includes the installation of the overhead line equipment (OLE) used to hold the wires for electrification, with masts and wires being erected over the three weeks from Winterbourne viaduct, through Bristol Parkway station, up to Little Stoke, and then along the Filton East Curve. Network Rail will also be testing the overhead line
equipment already installed between Royal Wootton Bassett and Winterbourne viaduct. Trains will be running using diversionary routes. Rail replacement bus and coach services will be in place for some journeys. The three week closure follows similar upgrade work last year, which included building a fourth platform at Bristol Parkway, extending the existing three platforms, and upgrading the track layout in the Parkway area to improve reliability and increase capacity. Network Rail’s major programmes director David Buisson said “The upgrade in the Bristol Parkway area
is vital as we continue to deliver electrification and a more reliable railway for our passengers." "I would like to express my thanks and gratitude to the residents living near the railway and to our passengers for their patience and understanding during this period when we have undertaken modernisation work which forms part of our Railway Upgrade Plan – it is truly appreciated”. Passengers are advised to check before travelling during the upgrade work by visiting the National Rail Enquiries website, or by checking with the train operator directly.
house prices down by 1.3%
Joseph Hook, data reporter House prices in South Gloucestershire decreased by 1.3% in June, despite witnessing a 3.1% rise over the last 12 months. The latest data from the Office of National Statistics shows that the average property in the area sold for £272,366 - significantly higher than the UK average of £228,384. The average homeowner in South Gloucestershire will have seen their property jump in value by around £82,000 in the last five years. The figures also showed that buyers who made their first step onto the property ladder in South Gloucestershire in June spent an average of £232,644 - around £70,000 more than it would have cost them five years ago.
n AROUND THE W.I Chipping Sodbury WI There wasn’t a formal meeting in August but that didn’t stop most of our members having a very enjoyable evening with good food and a mind tasking game. It never ceases to amaze me the wide variety of backgrounds and life experiences our members have that come in very useful when general knowledge games are being played. The friendly banter and friendly rivalry certainly adds to the social atmosphere. With the widespread digital age, the social interaction is open to all WI members through several social network sites (Chipping Sodbury Facebook page is currently in production). WI members across the country can seek advice on a wide range of issues or just enjoy the interaction and share stories, features and events. This social network brings together women with the aim of promoting the WI by highlighting issues which not only the women of this country face, but also our population. One example of the
WI resolutions was in 2007 when the NFWI launched the WI Great Milk Debate to raise awareness of the challenges faced by dairy farmers and the importance of the dairy farming industry. With almost three farmers a day leaving milk production, the WI Great Milk Debate examined how best to secure the future of the industry. Working with the National Farmers Union 100 debates took place involving 15,000 people. The result saw major retailers invest millions of pounds in establishing dedicated relationships with the dairy farmers that supply them with milk. The next meeting will be on the 6 September at 7.30pm at Chipping Sodbury Town Hall. The guest speaker will be talking about her role at Windsor Castle. Come along as a stranger and leave with new friends, take the opportunity to take part in outings, social occasions, craft days and much more. Further information can be found on the WI web site www. thewi.org.uk.
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Do you work in child care? Are you looking for new opportunities and challenges? Would you like to see your ideas influence the local community and the next generation? If so, Raised in Easton is recruiting Early Years Practitioners who are energetic, creative and passionate about their profession. On Thursday 20 September between 5 and 7 pm we’re holding a drop-in recruitment open evening. Join us for snacks, drinks, a chance to meet the team and have a look round. See our website for more info www.raisedinbristol.org.uk
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n RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Spreading their wings SEPTEMBER is the month when many students are getting ready to go to University. Anxious parents who don’t want their offspring to live off take-aways or baked beans often ask my advice. So here is an ultra- simple pasta recipe that’s quick, cheap and only needs one pot. The recipe is for 2 people, but of course it can be scaled up to feed a few friends. It’s also a good recipe for kids at home to make to impress Mum and Dad.
Wonderful One–Pot Pasta Ready in 20 mins, Serves 2.
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.
Ingredients: • 175g(6 ounces) spaghetti • 175g(6 ounces) cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered if large. Or 2 x400g tins of chopped tomatoes • ½ onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups) • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced • ¼ small red chilli, finely chopped, optional • A small handful of basil, plus extra torn leaves for garnish.
QUALITY KITCHEN FACELIFTS
• ½ tablespoon of fresh oregano, finely chopped or ½ tsp dried. • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper • 1 litre, 125 ml of water if using fresh tomatoes • Freshly done Parmesan shavings for serving Here’s what you do: 1. In a large, straight-sided pan combine pasta, tomatoes (either fresh or tinned), onion, garlic, chilli, basil, freshly ground salt and pepper to taste. If using fresh tomatoes, add the measured water. No water is required if you are using the tinned toms, but you may need to add some water at the end of cooking time if the pasta isn’t quite cooked. 2. Bring to boil over a high heat. Boil mixture, stirring and turning pasta frequently with tongs until pasta is just cooked, but still has a bite to it. (Al dente as the Italians would say.) This will take about 9 mins and the water will have nearly evaporated.
3. Check for seasoning, divide between 2 bowls and garnish with basil and Parmesan shavings. Cook’s Tips: You could of course add your favourite extra Italian ingredients to this e.g. dry fried salami, pancetta or Serrano ham, sautéed red peppers, aubergines, courgettes or squashes. A few fresh bread crumbs sautéed with garlic and sprinkled on the top would give the dish some extra texture, but perhaps it’s good to keep it simple.
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£100,000 to be saved by cutting homeopathy budget £109,476 is to be saved in the region after after a decision to end routine funding for homeopathy treatments. The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (BNSSG) estimated that 41 patients in the area received treatment in 2017/18, costing the NHS £109,476. The cash could pay for 22 hip replacements or 170 cataract operations. £37m of savings are needed in the next financial year. Homeopathy will still be available for patients who are ‘clinically exceptional’, but a clinician would have to explain why this is the case to a funding panel. The group was the last NHS
trust in the England routinely funding homeopathy. Clinical Chair Dr Jonathan Hayes said; “We are working hard to become an evidence-informed organisation because we need to make the best use of all resources to offer treatment and care to the widest range of people. The decision on homeopathy funding today is a step towards this and brings us in line with national guidelines.” The decision follows the publication of a report which considered a wide range of views. Dr Peter Brindle, The Medical Director for Clinical Effectiveness said: “In putting the report together, staff and clinicians from across the CCG have closely examined the
full range of clinical evidence available from both sides of the debate, consulted with local people, clinicians, patient groups and providers of homeopathic treatments and looked at national guidance.” Prior to that there was a public consultation last summer. Out of over 2,000 people who responded, half were from outside the Clinical Commissioning Group’s area, but over 75% of local people agreed that the homeopathy services should be decommissioned. The CCG’s governing body decided to defer the decision to 2018 to allow further evidence to be considered and more engagement with patients. In early 2018, three options were
used as the basis of a second consultation. These were; to continue to provide NHS funded homeopathy under the current ‘prior approval’ policy, to provide homeopathy in a more targeted manner or to make it available only in exceptional circumstances. The feedback showed there were similar levels of support for the continuation of the current policy and the option to make it available only in exceptional circumstances. It’s not only homeopathy treatment that has been reviewed by the NHS, other services include over the counter medicines, breast reconstruction after cancer, cosmetic surgery, liver disease and sleep apnoea.
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It is time for you and your family to have your say Luke Hall MP writes for Yate & Sodbury Voice
RECESS gives me the perfect opportunity to come back home to South Gloucestershire and catch up with our local community. Over the last few weeks, I have been speaking with residents on the doorsteps from Rangeworthy to Chipping Sodbury, and visiting families from Frampton Cotterell to Charfield, to discuss the really important issues here in our area. I am also delighted to have welcomed the 1,000th visitor to Parliament on our ‘South Gloucestershire comes to Parliament’ tours. I have also been using the summer recess to continue work on a number of local campaigns in our community. I have been supporting Watermore Primary School, as it oversees an ambitious and exciting redevelopment, whilst have been
engaging with Network Rail and GWR to make progress on securing half hourly train services between Yate and Bristol. I also recently met with First Bus, to discuss the changes which have occurred this month to a number of key services serving Iron Acton, Coalpit Heath, Yate, and Chipping Sodbury. In particular, I urgently asked First Bus to reconsider changes to the 46 and X46 services operating in Yate, with the support of all political parties, and with the backing of local residents and campaigners, launched a successful petition. I am pleased that First Bus have listened to the communities concerns and that key parts of the route will be preserved. As someone who grew up in rural South Gloucestershire and now lives in Yate, I am always
focused on what I can do to help our towns and villages. This is why I am thrilled to have launched a survey to local residents, asking how we can make South Gloucestershire an even better place to live and work for our families and neighbours. The survey focuses on transport, health services, development and education across South Gloucestershire, as well as how we can enhance and protect our historic villages and vibrant towns. I would like to thank everyone who taken the time so far to complete my survey. This is an important opportunity to practically demonstrate that South Gloucestershire is united in fighting for the issues that make our home such a wonderful and spirited community.
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Nurse deserves recognition
Tennis Club celebrates multiple promotions
''Last year my husband became terminally ill, I nursed him at home and without Hazel's help above and beyond the call of duty our lives would have been even more horrendous than it was. Her help was outstanding. I could not thank her enough - some people stand out in the crowd and Hazel is one of them!'' Name and address withheld I REFER to your news article about the Sirona district nurse Hazel Roddan. My husband has been severely disabled for some 40 years now and receives regular visits from Sirona for which we are both very appreciative. Sirona offer a wonderful service and I would like to express my sincere thanks for everything they do, not just for us but also for the wider community. They often receive a bad press and in my opinion they don’t always get the credit that they richly deserve. So thank you, Sirona and Hazel and keep up the good work. Mrs Audrey Young, St. Mary’s Yate.
Racquets at the ready. Chipping Sodbury’s women are celebrating four promotions, whilst the men have gained two as well. THE first team at Sodbury Tennis Club have won promotion to Division 1, and for the second year running, a total four out of the five ladies’ teams have been promoted. The third and fourth teams topped their divisions. The second team were runners up, missing out by 2 points from the top spot, but it was still good enough for promotion. The men’s side had a record
seven teams taking part each week, with the first and second teams also securing promotions. The firsts lead a tough division with strong competition. All the teams have been able to build on the positive momentum from last season, with players looking forward to competing at a higher level. A record 75 players represented the club in this year’s summer league.
Organisers say this is testament to the many members who have worked hard to grow the club and improve the facilities, providing more playing opportunities than ever before. Sodbury Tennis Club welcomes new members of all abilities. For more information either pop in, or visit www. sodburytennisclub.org.uk
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FA Cup triumph for determined Sodbury THE road to Wembley in the football world’s oldest competition is a lengthy one but Chipping Sodbury’s dream lives on after a winning 2-1 in the preliminary stages against a determined side from the Premier Division of the Hellenic League. A 1-1 draw at Scours Lane, home of Reading City, led to a replay at the Ridings that would be decided on the night by extra time. The first tie had been close but Reading could count themselves unlucky after twice hitting the frame of the goal and having a penalty saved by the majestic Jack Dando in the Sodbury goal. Against a side that has scored an average of four and a half goals per game in the opening 5 games of the season, Sodbury had their work cut out from the off, but they knuckled down and matched their opponents for pace and resilience throughout. The match started at a
Sodbury’s George Box . Photograph courtesy of B.East Photography frantic pace, one that continued for much of the 90 minutes of normal time. Reading started the stronger of the two teams
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and they passed the ball well but lacked composure in the final third. They enjoyed the lions share of possession in the
opening 30 minutes forcing several corners but did not take advantage and Sodbury began to grow in confidence.
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Yate Tang Soo Do student wins at World Championships A YATE martial arts athlete has triumphed at the World Championships in America. Chris Woodford, a student who trains at Wellesley Primary School in Yate with the Frome Valley Tang Soo Do club, won a gold and a silver medal at the event held in Greensboro, North Carolina. He participated with Tom Woodford who is also in the Frome Valley Club, and Nick Davison, from the Bishopston club. There were 51 students in total from Britain amongst 1,700 participants. Tang Soo Do is a traditional Korean martial art dating back over 2,000 years, with the World Championships taking place over two days every two years. Chris, Tom and Nick competed in the Weapons, Hyungs and Free Sparring categories. Chris won his gold medal for Hyungs, and his silver for Weapons. Nick won gold in each category and was also awarded the Senior Male Grand Champion Cup. Tom wasn’t placed but performed well in a tight group. Rachel Woodford from the Frome Valley Tang Soo Do club accompanied the group to Greensboro. She said: “The students
have been working towards this competition for over a year, taking part in regional championships in preparation, and working hard to identify areas they could improve and develop as well as maintaining health and fitness during this long lead-up. Their success at the World Championships reflects
the hard work and dedication that they have given.” The Frome Valley club, meets on a Tuesday night in Yate. Contact Rachel Woodford on 07712 729726 for more information or go to the website, www.btsda. co.uk
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Yate prepare for new season with busy friendly schedule YATE Town travelled to Portland United for their second pre-season friendly, a match that gave opportunities to several new faces. The match was played in extremely hot conditions, and again resulted in a 2-1 defeat. The home team took the lead, but Nick Peare equalised before the break and both teams created opportunities before Portland scored what proved to be the winner. The annual friendly against Chipping Sodbury Town attracted a decent crowd to The Ridings, and this time Yate finished as 3-1 winners. Ross Langworthy gave Yate the lead with a decisive header from a cross, but George Box was on hand to notch the equaliser for Sodbury. Yate twice hit the woodwork, and the competitive friendly was decided in the final few minutes with two quality free kicks by Nick Peare that punished Sodbury’s ill judged tackles. Yate’s second home friendly was against Chippenham Town, and once again the crowd was treated to some entertaining football. Although Yate seldom looked like breaching the visitor’s defence, they were unlucky to be trailing at the break as keeper Lewis Thomas appeared to have saved Karnell Chambers’ 40th minute low header, only for the assistant to indicate the effort had crossed the line, to the surprise of both teams. Mike Jones increased Chippenham’s lead after an hour’s play, and then five minutes from time Sam Boulton was caught in possession and Nick McCootie slipped the ball past Thomas to make it 3-0, a scoreline which flattered the visitors. Town then travelled across the Bridge to play Caldicot Town, and on yet another sunny afternoon secured a comfortable 3-0 win over the Welsh League team, thanks to goals from Olly Mehew (pen), a header from Nick Peare and a controlled left foot finish from David Sims-Burgess. Due to the delayed start to the league season, a second match against Bristol Rovers U-23’s was arranged at short notice. Once again this proved to be a
YTFC v Chippenham Town friendly. Photograph courtesy of Richard Chappell very competitive and entertaining match, although there were no goals until the final five minutes. Rovers took the lead when Connor Jones converted a cross from the right with a first time effort, but Yate deservedly equalised when David SimsBurgess made ground and his low cross was knocked in at the far post by trialist James Ollis to make the final score 1-1 Yate have recruited several new faces during the close season, although the majority of last season’s squad have remained. Josh Ford, Joe Guest and Josh Cann have all re- joined the club from Paulton Rovers, Elliott Keightley from North Leigh and striker Ollie Mehew from Forest Green. Other new faces are midfielder Jack Twyman from Slimbridge and Sam Kamara. Goalkeeper Lewis Thomas and striker James Spruce, both Welsh under 19 internationals,
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Renovations and the weather doesn’t deter Team Avon athletes FOR the second year running the Regional Final of the Upper Age Group Youth Development League was badly affected by poor weather. The match had been moved to Newport while the Yate track is under development, however officials managed to complete the programme, though hell and high water didn’t seem far away. Consisting of athletes from Yate & District AC and four other local clubs, Team Avon’s day was a resounding success. They finished second, qualifying them for the national final in Bedford in early September. The poor weather created many stories, which unfolded throughout the day. The pole vault was impossible due to the high wind, so the competitors filled spaces in the team. Pole Vaulter Liam Hiller, for example, took part in the hurdles and scored valuable points. Jodie Dale, on holiday in Scotland with her family, was driven down by her father to compete in the shot and discus as well as her favourite javelin. Jodie won the javelin with a new PB of 35.47m and then the two of them set off back to Scotland. It was remarkable that there were any personal best performances at all but the one that stood out was Adam Brooks in the high jump who cleared 2.01m for the first time; a clear twenty-five centimetres clear of the rest of the field. Toby Conibear is having a very fine season and threw the hammer 57.94m, a distance further than his coach Matt Spicer achieved at that age. Other Yate winners came from Abdi
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Lewis Wall in the Steeplechase Hasan in the 800m; Greg Hayward in the B 1500m; Rhiannon Paton also in the 1500m, and Emily Whitaker in the 1500m steeplechase. Nathaniel Mitchell has found his ideal event in the 400m. Although still under-17 he competed as an under-20 and finished a fine second with 52.54 secs. He then contributed to an Avon win in the 4x400m relay. The under-17 4x400m relay saw three Yate athletes in action; Liam Hillier, Isaac Cory and Abdi Hasan came home in second place in an excellent time. It was an afternoon to remember for athletes and team managers, Sandra Woodman and Lesley Nunn and an afternoon to forget for the officials who ended the day soaked to the skin. Midland Athletic League Yate together with Bristol & West mounted a valiant defence of the Midland Athletic League title but were pipped at the post. Entering the final match of the year Bristol/Yate led by the narrowest of margins and for about two thirds of the day they were ahead of Birchfield even though both teams were in the unfamiliar positions of third and fourth. In the end injury weakened the smallest team for a while and they were narrowly beaten but still took a worthy second in the league. Bristol/Yate were either first or second in the league all season, underlining their position as one of the main players while also knowing how to enjoy themselves. Through the year they introduced a significant number of new athletes to team athletics from U17’s through seniors and Masters backing up their more established contributors. There are highlights at every match but two U17 throwers volunteering themselves
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for the 3000m steeplechase to try and retain the title was very special. Toby Conibear (Hammer) and Lewis Wall (Discus) were full of enthusiasm before the event and even when the reality of what they were doing hit them, they kept going in real pain and brought home more points than Birchfield. Dan Brooks has competed in and won all four A string 100m races and also ran every A string 200m race recording two victories. Given the clubs he was up against in this Division this is a fantastic consistently high level of performance. Lucy Durham and Matt Spicer are two athletes who are always there for the team, and this match and season was no different. Lucy covered ‘extra’ events as she has often done over a number of years, and at the other end of the age range, Matt did his normal ‘Mr Versatility’ act of throwing anything that needs to be thrown. Adam Brooks (HJ) cleared 2.00m for the third time this year taking an A string win backed up by Jack Moore winning the B string in one of the many double wins of the day. Both Adam and Jack were multieventing as well. U17 Abdi Hasan ran a PB of 1:55.5 for the 800m, which is a remarkable time and the face of the runners behind him as he moved away from them was a picture. Abdi also ran the 1500m (SB) and 4x400m relay to celebrate. Emily Whitaker, James Viner and Toby Conibear competed in the Midlands Championships. James won the under-15 hammer; Toby took bronze in the under-17 hammer and Emily stormed to victory in the under-17 steeplechase. The under-13s and under-15s did well enough in the YDL promotion match to stay in the Premier Division.
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Steady progress for racer at British Superbikes YATE’S Luke Hedger has made his second outing on the PR Racing Lloyd & Jones Bowker BMW after filling in for the injured Smrz. Round 7 of the British Superbike Championships was at Thruxton, one of the fastest circuits on the calendar. The demands of the circuit range from the long, fast straights and flowing corners to tight, demanding Complex and Chicane sections. Hedger and the team decided to concentrate on race set up because of the nature of the 2.3-mile circuit that is notorious for tyre wear due to the abrasive tarmac. Starting from 24th place in race one, Hedger had a lot of work to do but he knew his tyres would last the race. It was looking like Hedger would be picking up his first British Superbike point but his gear lever snapped of and all he could do was nurse his bike home, but he still managed to finish his race in 18th place. Race two was very similar to the first and Hedger was locked into a huge battle with Rogers and Barrier ending up in 19th place. Hedger Said “I had a good consistent weekend. Me and the team worked hard and went faster every session unfortunately the result doesn’t show how much progress we have made.”
Cycling spectacular raises £25,000 for charity A CYCLING event in and around the Cotswolds and the Severn Valley has been hailed as the best yet by organisers. Over 1000 riders participated in this year’s Sodbury Sportive and they cycled over a 100-mile, 60-mile or 30-mile route helping to raise around £25,000 for charity. Organiser Bill Bennett said “It’s the seventh year of the Sodbury Sportive, but the first time it’s been run by a brandnew charity, ‘All Chipping In’ so I’m really pleased it’s gone so well" Supported by the Rotary Club of Chipping Sodbury, the Saddleback Sodbury Sportive is
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