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VAST £56 MILLION RETIREMENT COMPLEX OFFICIALLY OPENED IN STOKE GIFFORD Pages 10 & 11

Filton Airfield redevelopment

Full approval for first 278 homes

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l Cameras used to aid bridge diversion planning l McDonald’s & Starbucks drive-throughs refused for a second time l Replacement Sort It centre will be in Filton l £600k scheme to get MetroBus into Parkway l Latest news from Stoke Gifford Parish Council l Could the Army Cadet Force be for you? l Call to preserve historic Harry Stoke ‘moat’ l Pancake fun for Little Stoke Scouts l Spring singing with Stokes Singers l All change for local elections on 2nd May l Stoke Gifford Toy Library: Village focal point has a theme for all seasons

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Cameras used to aid bridge diversion planning

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outh Gloucestershire Council (SGC) says it received an “excellent” response rate to a recently conducted online travel survey aimed at users of Gipsy Patch Lane. The results of the survey will be used to help plan the traffic management needed during a series of full closures of the road, the first of which is due to start on Monday 3rd June and last for one month.

The road closures, over a period of nearly two years, are needed to allow the existing narrow arch railway bridge to Left: Gipsy Patch Lane railway bridge. Right: Traffic survey cameras have been used extensively around the Stokes be replaced by a much wider concrete structure. cameras mounted at various the cameras are located. This highway closure as soon as it The work is being carried out points around the Stokes during will help us to plan diversion is confirmed – we currently as part of the Cribbs Patchway March. SGC has confirmed that routes and traffic management expect this to be in early May. MetroBus Extension (CPME) these cameras are connected to in the area during the CPME Following that, there will be scheme, which also involves the the CPME works. A spokesperson construction work. We may use further information published on creation of new bus lanes along said: “We will use recorded data cameras for this purpose at other an ongoing basis associated with parts of Gipsy Patch Lane. to determine journey times and times during the project too.” phases of construction and traffic Local residents may have the number of vehicles travelling “We will publicise further management.”

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Advertising boards already on display at the site, near the Trust Ford dealership

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ork on building the first batch of new homes on the former Filton Airfield is set to begin before the end of the year after South Gloucestershire Council approved the first ‘reserved matters’ planning application to come forward for the massive 143ha (354 acre) site.

Outline permission for development of the site as a whole was granted in 2015, with the permission including 2,675 homes, 24ha (62 acres) of employment land, three new schools, recreational areas and community facilities, a doctors’ surgery, a new railway station and a dedicated MetroBus route.

The dedicated MetroBus lanes within the development will form part of the Cribbs Patchway MetroBus Extension linking The Mall with Bristol Parkway Station via Gipsy Patch Lane.

YTL Developments, which acquired the Filton Airfield site from BAE Systems in 2015, is now marketing the development under the ‘Brabazon’ brand name, after an aircraft designed by the Bristol Aeroplane Company.

The recently approved reserved matters application, for 278 homes, relates to a parcel of land on the northern boundary of the outline site, close to Hayes Way and just west of the new Aerospace Bristol museum.

Access will be from Blenheim Roundabout (near the Trust Ford dealership), and later also from Brabazon Roundabout (near the Wessex Garages dealership)

with a U-shaped road eventually being formed between the two roundabouts.

The 278 properties which have received approval consist of two six-storey apartment blocks and one 7-storey apartment block, together providing 151 dwellings, along with 127 two- to fourbedroom homes of either two or three storeys.

Forty-four (15 percent) of the homes in this first phase will be provided as affordable housing.

Across the site as a whole, the developer is required to provide 17 percent affordable housing.

Sebastian Loyn, director of planning and development at YTL Developments said: “Filton Airfield is a historic local landmark. We are working with world-renowned architects to ensure its future lives up to the legacy of its pioneering past.

The first phase of new homes is designed to form the heart of a thriving new neighbourhood for north Bristol.”

Andy Theobald, partner at architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios said: “We are very much looking forward to delivering the approved housing designs at Brabazon, which will become a highly sustainable new residential quarter. The family of house types we have created, set within public and private spaces, will deliver contemporary homes in a vibrant new neighbourhood which will not only set the bar for the future development but also for the wider region.” ● www.brabazon.co.uk

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Above: Illustrative block plan for the first phase of 278 homes on the former Filton Airfield site. Brabazon Roundabout, on Hayes Way, can be seen in the top right of the image. The Trust Ford dealership lies west of the roundabout.

Left: Visualisations of the proposed architecture in the first phase. Some of the rooflines are designed to echo the profile of an aeroplane’s tail-fin.

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April 2019

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McDonald’s and Starbucks drive-through plans

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roposals for two new 24-hour drive-through food units and new retail space at Bradley Stoke’s Willow Brook Centre have been refused permission by councillors for a second time.

South Glos Council’s (SGC’s) Spatial Planning Committee, meeting at Brook Way Activity Centre on 19th March, had been tasked with “re-evaluating” the application after councillors on a lower-level committee had ignored the case officer’s recommendation and refused permission by five votes to two.

The proposals have proved controversial because of the proximity of the drive-through units to residential properties in Wheatfield Drive, with the single-storey Starbucks being just 22m away from the nearest dwelling. The adjacent two-storey McDonald’s building would be 50m distant.

Further concerns had been expressed over the plans to realign the main access road into the Willow Brook Centre, which would bring it much closer to the rear of residential properties in Dewfalls Drive.

In a re-run of the previous meeting, a packed hall first heard from the applicant’s agent who said the proposals represented a “significant investment” that would “enhance the vitality and viability of the centre” and create 85 full- and part-time jobs.

Although an earlier ‘acoustic report’ submitted by the applicant indicated that there would be no significant increase in nighttime noise associated with the food units, the agent indicated that they would be prepared to accept a condition restricting the opening hours of the food units to 6am-11pm for Starbucks and 6am-midnight (Sun-Thu) / 6am1am (Fri & Sat) for McDonald’s.

Members of the public hold up enlarged visualisations of the proposed McDonald’s and Starbuck’s units as councillors consider the application

Opponents of the scheme were then given a chance to speak, including Steve Moir (headteacher at Bradley Stoke Community School) who said the proximity of the fast food units would add to the “challenges and temptations” faced by students and undermine teaching on healthy lifestyles.

Also speaking against were John Rendell (deputy town clerk), Karen Pullen (Dewfalls and Wheatfield Drive Residents’ Association) and local ward councillors Sarah Pomfret, Brian Hopkinson, Roger Avenin, Keith Cranney and John Ashe.

Amongst the points raised were concerns over increased

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Timeline of planning application PT18/1491/O

refused for second time NO MEANS NO!

L-r: Alan Foote, Karen Pullen and Jayne Coppola, all members of the Dewfalls and Wheatfield Drive Residents Association, show their relief after the meeting

traffic, noise and light pollution, anti-social behaviour, litter, the loss of car parking spaces and an over concentration of food outlets (which it was claimed might impact the viability of existing food outlets at the centre).

Once the committee debate got underway, Cllr Pat Hockey said the development would be “really out of place” and affect nearby residents trying to enjoy their homes and gardens.

Referring to national planning policy guidelines on sustainable development and noting the loss of car parking spaces, Cllr Hockey added: “It’s not going to help the economy much if people come to a shopping centre and can’t find anywhere to park.”

When it eventually came to a vote, eight members supported a motion to refuse permission, with one abstaining.

The applicant, Brookmaker Partnership Limited, has the right to appeal the decision within six months. A spokesperson said: “We worked closely with officers at SGC to deliver a policycompliant application that sought to improve the Willow Brook Centre with additional food and drink and retail units.”

“We are disappointed that councillors have not accepted their officer’s recommendation and refused the application at a time when investment into town centres is both rare and muchneeded.”

13th February 2018

Applicant notifies neighbours of a preapplication consultation

26th February 2018

Planning application received by SGC

25th March 2018

BSTC’s Planning Committee unanimously votes to object to the application

3rd January 2019

SGC case officer recommends approval

8th January 2019

Application is successfully ‘called in’ by councillors for determination at committee

24th January 2019

SGC’s Development Management Committee defers a decision and requests a site inspection visit

8th February 2019

Members of the Development Management Committee inspect the site

21st February 2019

Development Management Committee votes 5:2:1 to refuse permission

21st February 2019

Case automatically referred to SGC’s Spatial Planning Committee

8th March 2019

Members of the Spatial Planning Committee inspect the site

19th March 2019

Spatial Planning Committee votes 8:0:1 to refuse permission

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Decision Notice (formal statement of grounds for refusal) The proposed development, if permitted, would result in a harmful concentration of food and drink uses resulting in a prejudicial impact on residential amenity due to noise, general disturbance, fumes, smells, and late night activity. The proposed development is therefore contrary to policy PSP8 and PSP35 of the South Gloucestershire Local Plan: Policies, Sites and Places Plan (Adopted) November 2017.

Furthermore, the application is contrary to the three objectives in paragraph 8 of the National Planning Policy Framework (February 2019) in that the development fails to promote the economic, social and environmental character of the area.

Development Masterplan

Wheatfield Drive Closest residential property

Dewfalls Drive Access road brought closer to residential properties

Orange outline: Phase one

Bradley Stoke Way

Starbucks McDonald’s Willow Brook Centre car park

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Blue outline: Phase two This plan shows the proposed layout of the car park and access road at the end of phase 2.

For phase 1, the access road will remain as it is at present, except for the first right-hand turn being widened to allow easy access for delivery vehicles serving the two new food and drink units.

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Replacement Sort It centre will be at Filton Viridor site New facility will also be a depot and transfer station for the council’s fleet of waste collection trucks

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outh Gloucestershire Council has announced that it is to build a new £6.5 million Sort It centre and waste management complex at a site off North Way in Filton.

The new facility, which should be operational from 2023, will improve recycling services for residents and increase capacity to manage household waste from the growing communities in the Cribbs Patchway New Neighbourhood, which includes Charlton Hayes and planned new developments on the former Filton Airfield.

Back in 2016, the council disclosed that it was in talks to acquire land on the former Rolls-Royce East Works site (now known as Horizon 38) to use as the site of a new waste facility for the North Fringe.

However, a recent report to Cabinet revealed that this plan had now been dropped and permission was sought, and duly granted, to instead purchase the Viridor waste processing plant on the nearby North Bristol Park industrial estate, which is also home to the NHS Blood and Transplant facility and a Safestore self-storage warehouse.

Initially, Viridor will continue to operate from the site, but after they vacate in 2021, the council will demolish the existing

facilities and deliver: • A new transfer station – where collection vehicles can drop off waste collected from households • A new Sort It centre – to serve residents who currently use the Little Stoke site; providing an improved facility as well as meeting the needs of expanding local communities • A depot for waste vehicles – allowing collection trucks to be based closer to the areas they serve, reducing traffic movements and their impact on local roads and the environment The council says it will also explore the option of a ‘reuse shop’, whereby certain unwanted but serviceable items can be safety tested by its staff and made available for sale second-hand.

Once the new facility is complete, to modern standards similar to the recently redeveloped and improved Sort It centres at Mangotsfield and Yate, the existing Little Stoke Sort It centre will be closed.

Cabinet member for tourism and communities, Cllr Paul Hughes, said: “We are a growing community and we are committed to growing sustainably and it is important that we invest now for the future infrastructure to support new communities as well as existing residents.”

“By redeveloping this site, we

Viridor waste processing plant at North Bristol Park, Filton

will be able to manage waste and recycling services closer to the growth areas around Filton. It will help us further improve residents’ experience of the recycling service because the new Sort It centre will be larger than at Little Stoke. We are already recycling more than 51 percent of our household waste and we’re well on the way to reaching our 60 percent target.”

“The new facility will have the capacity to manage the extra waste that comes from

new homes and its location will reduce the number and length of journeys taken by the trucks across the district to collect waste and recyclable materials.”

Since the implementation of the council’s Waste Strategy 2015-2019, which saw the change to weekly recycling and smaller black bins, South Gloucestershire now recycles 51.6 percent of all household waste, with an extra 4,495 tonnes of recycling being collected since January 2018.

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Vast £56m retirement complex officially opened

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vast, multi-million pound retirement complex has officially opened in Stoke Gifford. Located off Coldharbour Lane, opposite the University of the West of England (UWE), the Stoke Gifford Retirement Village offers those over the age of 55 a new approach to retirement living. Made up of 92 onebedroom and 169 two-bedroom fully accessible, self-contained flats, The Village is set across 5.5 acres of land and includes a host of on-site facilities.

The Stoke Gifford Retirement Village, which has been under construction for the last 2.5 years, opens as part of a £56m development programme between retirement charity The ExtraCare Charitable Trust, South Gloucestershire Council, who provided £1.9m, and Bristol City Council, who provided £2.8m. This was alongside a contribution of £2.4m from

Homes England through the Department of Health and Social Care’s ‘Care and Support Specialised Housing Fund’.

The ExtraCare Charitable Trust, established in 1988, operates a number of retirement villages and smaller housing developments around the Midlands and further south.

Their mission is to “create sustainable communities that provide homes older people want, lifestyles they can enjoy and care if it’s needed”.

Retirement villages have been designed as an alternative to the traditional care home. The idea is to enable older people to enjoy healthy, active, and independent lifestyles in their later years.

However, should care and/or dementia support be needed, it can be assessed and provided in the comfort and privacy of a resident’s own village home. This means that couples can remain

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External view from one end of the complex, which houses 261 apartments

together even when one partner becomes frail.

The villages aim to foster an environment of supported independence where residents can take advantage of the social and leisure opportunities provided by the wide range of facilities available. These include a bar & bistro, a village hall, a library & IT suite, a hair & beauty salon, a gym and a shop; all of which are also open to the wider public.

There are also numerous activities that take place within the Stoke Gifford village, many of which are for the wider community as well as the village residents. For example, several inter-generational groups are organised throughout the week, such as the Acorn & Oaks Playgroup which takes place on a Wednesday morning between 10.00am and 12.00pm and the Wise Owls after school club who

come from a local primary school to visit the library and read with some of the residents. If you would like to find out more about the different activities taking place at the village, please phone 0117 332 5440.

The official opening of the Stoke Gifford Retirement Village took place on Thursday 14th March 2019 with the ribbon being cut by residents Brian and Sheila Lomas, Cllr Ben Stokes (South Gloucestershire Council, Cabinet member for adult care), Cllr Helen Holland (Bristol City Council, Cabinet member for adult social care), Andrew Strong (village manager) and Mick Laverty, chief executive of the ExtraCare Charitable Trust.

During the official opening, Cllr Stokes said: “It’s fantastic to see this new ExtraCare village officially open. We want to make sure that our growing number of older residents continue to

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live well and carry on leading fulfilling lives well into their later years. This village, as well as others like it, are preventing isolation within elderly communities.”

To access the retirement village, take the eastern exit off the UWE Roundabout on Coldharbour Lane and then take the next right. If you proceed past the building, you can turn right into the car park. You can also walk from the MetroBus stop ‘UWE Gardens’.

As you enter the main building, you are struck with how open and bright it is. The skylights allow so much light into the building that even on a dark and rainy day, it feels well-lit. The modern décor creates a spacious environment for the residents and the facilities provide a whole variety of activities for everyone to enjoy.

The apartments themselves are spacious and cater for a variety of needs, such as wider doors for wheelchairs and nonslip showers. The ExtraCare Charitable Trust has also gone into partnership with UWE to pioneer the integration of technologies into residents’ homes to empower individuals whilst reducing care needs. The UWE team that are working on this project are looking at how smart devices, intelligent sensing systems, smart assistants and assistive robots may be able to

provide autonomy and support independent living for longer.

The first residents started to move in last November, with 80 homes now being filled. The flats are available to purchase as 50 percent ownership, 75 percent ownership or outright ownership with prices varying from £140,000 through to £450,000.

There are also a number of homes available to rent for people on a minimum income receiving maximum benefits.

Brian and Sheila Lomas were amongst some of the first residents to move into The Village in November 2018.

As part of the ribbon cutting ceremony, Sheila gave a speech about her first few months of living in the new development.

She said: “It felt like home straight away. I go to the gym every day and I have not used my wheelchair since moving in.

Moving into The Village has given me so many opportunities to take part in activities and meet new people. We are both so happy!”

● www.stokegiffordvillage.co.uk P.S. Look out for a follow-up article in our next issue about volunteering opportunities at Stoke Gifford Retirement Village

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New Little Stoke choir raises £1,000 for hospice

PCSO Archie joins the Stoke Gifford

The new branch of the charttopping Melody Makers choir, based at Little Stoke Community Hall, joined forces with over 60 of their singers to perform to a packed-out church in Henleaze on 2nd March. “It was so exciting to get all three choirs singing together for the first time at our fundraising gig. We were absolutely thrilled to have raised so much money for St Peter’s Hospice, who are our chosen

By Laura Mortimore rchie Flook, the new PCSO for Stoke Gifford and Little Stoke, has finished his training and tutoring and is now fully active within the local neighbourhood beat area.

He is keen to establish a good relationship with the community and “make himself known” to local residents so that people will feel comfortable approaching him with any issues or concerns they may have.

Working alongside beat manager Julie Rudyard, Archie’s job is to work with members of the community to make the area a safe place to live and work.

Although his role is extensive, some of his key responsibilities are to: • Offer advice on crime prevention • Deal with anti-social behaviour • Talk with young people and visit schools • Make house visits to reassure people and gather intelligence • Provide support at large public gatherings • Attend Community Engagement Forums and beat surgeries Archie is thoroughly enjoying his new role, saying: “We are the main point of contact for

charity for 2019,” said Natalie Veal, choir leader.

The choir performed a selection of their favourite pop and rock songs along with their band of professional musicians.

“We were thrilled to have been invited to perform at Trinity Henleaze UR Church and support St Peter’s Hospice, and our new choir members loved performing with everyone for the first time. The choir members donated raffle prizes and lots of delicious cakes for a get-together afterwards and, along with ticket sales, we raised a whopping £1,000,” said Natalie.

Melody Makers, now in its fourth year, recently opened a new choir that meets between 10.30am and 12pm in Little Stoke on Monday mornings (term-time only). They currently have 20 men and women who sing together at Little Stoke Community Hall and claim it’s a great way to start the week.

Speaking about the new branch, Natalie said: “We love to welcome new members and recommend anyone to come and give us a try for a free taster rehearsal.” ● www.melodymakerschoir.co.uk

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the area which is a good task to be given. We have gone back to neighbourhood policing, which means we get to spend more time in the community speaking to the local residents. I get to stay with a job and see it through to the end.”

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There has been some concern over the last few months about the lack of PCSOs on the streets of Stoke Gifford and Little Stoke as the year began without a single PCSO in the area. Hopefully members of the community will now be reassured as they see Archie out and about. Julie has also confirmed that recruitment is ongoing for the other PCSO position that is available.

Julie and Archie have been given laptops so that they are able to work away from the station. This has been an invaluable resource for them as it means they can spend more time in the community. Julie said: “Having laptops that we can carry around with us gives us the opportunity to engage with the community as well as getting our admin work done. So, if you see us sitting in a café, we’re not just

having a cup of coffee! We’re also working, so come over and speak to us if you have an issue that you want to discuss”.

One of the most important parts of Julie and Archie’s job is to hold weekly beat surgeries. These take place every Wednesday morning between 11am and 12.30pm at Little Stoke Community Hall, Little Stoke Lane. These drop-in surgeries provide residents with the opportunity to meet Julie and Archie and discuss any queries or issues they may have. So far, both Archie and Julie believe these to be successful and they are happy to discuss any issues, regardless of how small you may think they are – as Julie says: “If it is important to you, then it is important to us. We are both really passionate about Stoke Gifford and Little Stoke, and we want people to come and talk to us about what is happening in the community.”

Some of Julie and Archie’s week is also spent working with schools in the local area.

Julie often visits Abbeywood Community School to talk to students about knife crime, anti-social behaviour and to

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discuss any issues that the students want to raise. Archie has also spent time visiting local primary schools; giving talks and discussing what to do in different situations, for example, if you get lost. You may have spotted Julie and Archie outside the gates of St Michael’s Primary School on the occasional morning – they are there to form relationships with the children and their parents and show that the police are not to be feared. So next time you see them there, stop and say hello or give them a wave!

Beat team priorities

Throughout the year, the beat team have different priorities that they need to focus on. As the spring and summer months approach, one of their main priorities is going to be antisocial behaviour. This means that Julie and Archie will be spending quite a bit of their time visiting local parks and open spaces

where this type of behaviour may be occurring. They also want to educate people about how to stay safe during the summer months – for example, remembering to lock windows at night and close them in the day if no one is home, even when it is warm.

As the new beat team spends time in the community, they want to reassure people that there are always police in the area, and they will spend the time needed to sort out any problems. Julie says: “We want residents to work with us and tell us what is going on in their community. If people don’t want to leave their name, they can contact Crimestoppers at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or on 0800 555111 as this is completely anonymous.”

To keep up to date with the beat team you can follow them on Twitter (@ASPTheStokes).

The beat team webpage is at www.avonandsomerset.police. uk/your-area/stoke-gifford/

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£600k scheme to get MetroBus into Parkway

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outh Gloucestershire Council’s Cabinet has given approval for officers to enter into an agreement with Great Western Railway (GWR) for the implementation of a scheme of improvements at Bristol Parkway that could make it easier for MetroBus services to access the station from early 2020.

The original MetroBus network, as described in the planning application for the North Fringe to Hengrove Package bus rapid transit scheme, included a route between Emersons Green and Bristol Parkway via UWE, but this was silently dropped during the construction phase. It later emerged that this was because MetroBus vehicles could not currently enter and leave the station via the rear (Hunts Ground Road) entrance due to the constrained nature of the site. This was originally thought

to be due to the tight turns that the access road makes around the station’s multi-storey car park. However, First Bus boss James Freeman later revealed that the issue is actually one of buses coming in via the rear access not being able to execute a turnaround manoeuvre so that they can go out the same way.

There was never any plan for buses on the Hengrove Park to Cribbs Causeway route (now

known as the M1) to make a diversion into and back out of the station. Whether this might change in the future is open to speculation, but to do so would significantly add to M1 journey times which are already bettered by the less frequent T1 service.

A council spokesperson said: “Bristol Parkway is identified as a key bus/rail interchange for the MetroBus network and local bus services. Officers have been

working with GWR to develop a scheme to facilitate enhanced interchange at the station.”

The Journal has learned that a £650k scheme has been designed, which the council will part-fund, with GWR, to the tune of £300k. As well as facilitating in-out bus movements via the Hunts Ground Road entrance, the scheme will provide additional bus stops in the station forecourt and see the renewal of the existing bus shelters.

GWR has advised the council that if a funding package is confirmed by the end of May 2019, then the project could be completed within the 2019/20 financial year, prior to the end of the its current franchise period.

Whether a commercial operator can be found to operate a MetroBus service to the station and when such a service might start remain open questions.

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Parish Council Updates The Stokes Youth & Community Centre is a hive for young people, open three nights a week for teenagers and young adults to socialise.

The Stokes large sports hall is an ideal party venue with the optional extra of an on-site, full sized inflatable bouncy castle.

The large open space with access to a kitchen can also be hired for showcasing events, indoor sports and fitness classes. The Stokes also has a Music room available for hire, at an additional cost there is also an adjoining recording studio, the music room is a sound proof room, perfect for band practise. With padded rooms to optimise acoustics and melodies which also helps keep the peace with the neighbours

Main hall at The Stokes

and housemates. Utilise the quiet space to write songs, practice the melody and then record your track.

The IT space at The Stokes is ideal for teaching and computer training events.

With the Stokes you not only get affordable spaces, but you’re also helping the sustainability of local services.

The Little Stoke Community Hall has lots to offer. With free parking and hassle-free booking, the venue is a great space with full potential to run a variety of events.

Following a refurbishment nearing completion the centre now offers an interactive board room with free WIFI and an overhead projector screen, the space is filled with natural light perfect for an offsite corporate event that can seat 40 people.

The use of the kitchen facilities is also included with the hire of the meeting room.

The large hall with free use of an adjoining kitchen can accommodate 120 seated people which can also be split into two smaller rooms should a smaller

Meeting room and large hall

location be required. The hall can be hired on a regular basis for fitness classes or of one-off parties, weddings, functions.

For bookings, contact Stoke Gifford Parish Council. Tel: 01454 865202 Email: admin@stokegifford.org.uk You may have noticed that there are a lot of works going on around the Little Stoke site and we are all very excited for the installation of a brand-new café which is due to be open for business in the summer. There is also works going at Meade Park with the installation of some New Outdoor Fitness Equipment from the Vitality Proludic Range following discussions by Council to replace

the sky surf removed from the park later last year. One of the bark pit areas will now see the introduction of a new a rowing machine, exercise bike, armrests, and wall bars.

Please see below for public access times.

We have also launched new email addresses here at the Parish so depending on your enquiry we can respond quicker and more efficiently.

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MONDAY 9am – 12 noon & 2pm - 4pm TUESDAY 9am – 12 noon WEDNESDAY 9am – 12 noon THURSDAY 9am – 12 noon FRIDAY 9am – 12 noon Please contact the office if you wish to arrange an appointment outside of the public access times.

See below for contact details.

Now available for hire at Stoke Gifford Trust Ground North Rd, BS34 8PE

Cost: £5 per hr Booking Contact Stoke Gifford Parish Council Tel 01454 865202 Email clerk@stokegifford.org.uk

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APRIL 2019 COUNCIL MEETINGS All meetings to take place at 7pm unless stated but may be subject to change.

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Venue: Little Stoke Community Hall FULL COUNCIL (2nd Tuesday of Month) Tuesday, 9th April 2019 RECREATION AND LEISURE COMMITTEE (3rd Tuesday of Month) Tuesday, 16th April 2019 PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (4th Tuesday of Month) Tuesday, 23rd April 2019

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2019 is the fourth year of the awards, which cover Bradley Stoke, Stoke Gifford, Winterbourne, Patchway, Almondsbury and Frampton Cotterell and comes on the back of increased nominations each year.

Willow Brook Centre works with a variety of local businesses to sponsor and promote the awards, led locally by the Bradley Stoke Journal and the Stoke Gifford Journal, and the awards night itself is broadcast live on Bradley Stoke Radio.

HOW TO NOMINATE Members of the public are invited to nominate anyone from the local area who they feel deserves recognition for outstanding community engagement and/or achievement of personal goals. Nominations can be made on starsofthestokes.co.uk. The glittering awards night will be hosted by Paul Sinha at Aztec Hotel & Spa on Friday 21st June. Paul is best known for his role as the 4th chaser, referred to as ‘The smiling assasin’, on the popular quiz show ‘The Chase’

Andy Wynn, manager of Willow Brook Centre said: “Willow Brook is at the heart of the community and Stars of the Stokes has become an important part of our annual calendar.

It has been four years since we first launched the awards, and we have been delighted to see the number of nominations grow as each year passes. We are forever grateful to the many local people who have gone out of their way to help us recognise local heroes”.

“We are delighted to work with our sponsors on this year’s awards, and are looking forward to seeing the nominations start to come in and to meeting some more of the leading lights in our community on 21st June.”

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AWARD CATEGORIES STAR TEACHER Do you know a teacher who works in the area and goes above and beyond what you would expect? Has a teacher you know made a huge difference to your life?

Maybe you know a teacher who has motivated and inspired students to achieve their best and who is always willing to give that extra time and effort.

CHAMPION CARER Carers, be they family, friends or professionals, are crucial to many families. Does someone you know provide care that is ‘beyond the norm’? Have they changed lives or put their lives on hold to help and care for you?

PARENT / GUARDIAN IN A MILLION PRE-SCHOOL CARER OF THE YEAR Can you see the difference your child minder or nanny makes to your child’s development? Does your child have a favourite member of staff at their nursery or pre-school who brightens their day? Maybe your child carer ends up caring for the whole family, or has helped you with short notice cover during family emergencies over the last year.

What do parents you know do to make them a parent/guardian in a million? Do they collect your children from school every day so that you can work?

Do they fight to make sure you have everything you need and deserve? Perhaps something has happened in the last year that you couldn’t have got through without their support.

COACH OF THE YEAR ACHIEVEMENT AGAINST THE ODDS Do you know someone who achieves great things against the odds? Has someone you know overcome illness or disability to return to work, faced a battle to achieve something important to them, or achieved sporting prowess when told that they wouldn’t be able to?

BAILEY COOPER YOUNG HERO AWARD Do you know someone aged 18 or under who is a hero?

Have they spent a lot of free time volunteering?

Perhaps someone you know has achieved great things in sport or started a new hobby and become renowned for it.

Maybe they care for their parents, mow the lawn for a neighbour, or have raised money for a cause that is close to them.

Do you know someone who gives up their free time to coach others? Perhaps a youth football coach or a cycling coach. Maybe you know someone who works in sport but goes above and beyond what would be expected. Perhaps a teacher who runs an out of school exercise club, or a personal trainer who has helped you achieve your goals in the last year.

UNSUNG HERO Do you know someone who is a hero to you but doesn’t see it themselves? Maybe they give their life to volunteering or have done the same job for many years. Perhaps they run a local sports team, raise money for charity. It may be that they are simply a hero to you and you’d love them to receive some recognition.

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Could the Army Cadet Force be for you?

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he Stoke Gifford detachment of the Army Cadet Force (ACF) is on the lookout for new recruits as well as adult volunteers.

Located in the after-school club next to St Michael’s Primary School on Ratcliffe Drive, the Cadets are one of the most established detachments in the area, having won numerous awards for winning drill and football competitions.

Once you turn 12 and are in Year 8 of school, you can join the Army Cadets. It is open to both males and females and at the moment, the Stoke Gifford detachment actually has slightly more girls than boys. The Army Cadets are sponsored by the MoD which makes it very affordable to attend – they only ask for a contribution of 25p per night.

They parade twice a week; on a Tuesday and Thursday between 7.00pm and 9.30pm.

Meeting place of the Stoke Gifford detachment in Ratcliffe Drive

As a Cadet, you would be able to enjoy an array of activities, many of which are taught in the army. These include weekend camps, drill practice, field craft, weapons training and first aid training.

Whereas in the Scouts and Guides you work towards earning

badges, in the Cadets, you earn your star levels. In each level, you have to pass certain subjects that are both practical and theory based. As you go up through the star levels, you will get promoted to a higher cadet rank; starting as a lance corporal, eventually becoming a sergeant major.

Sergeant Instructor Paul Clark, who runs the detachment, believes there are many benefits of joining the Cadets. He said: “The young people who join the Cadets get so much out of it. As they move up the ranks, they gain management skills. They can earn qualifications such as first aid, BTEC Diplomas and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. I have seen so many kids come in here who would hardly say a word and now their confidence has grown so much that they can lead a drill practice and other activities.

Most importantly though, they build great friendships; not just here at the detachment but with other cadets throughout Bristol and the whole country.”

Throughout the year, the Cadets go on four weekend camps to complete various training objectives and an annual camp during the summer which is for 10-12 days. As these trips

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Cadets Bishop, Massey and Porter performing a command task

are supplemented by the MoD, only a small contribution towards the trips is required from the cadets. The annual camp is often seen as the highlight of the year and is held on the Army’s training camps in different locations across the UK. Part of the camp gives cadets the chance to spend a number of nights living out in the field, learning military tactics and fieldcraft in mock ambush situations.

Adventurous training is another focus, with abseiling, mountain biking, clay target shooting and kayaking often on the agenda.

Sport also plays a big part during your time at the Cadets with the chance to take part in national competitions such as football, rugby, orienteering, athletics and many more.

This month, Lance Corporal

Cadets on a simulation of rescuing a casualty from a smoke-filled room

Porter from the Stoke Gifford detachment is one of just two Cadets to be selected from the whole of the South West to join the UK Army Cadet Force football team, which is going over to Kenya in October. The trip will consist of ten days in Kenya building a football academy at a local school, playing football as the UK ACF team and attending a two-day safari.

If you think that joining the Army Cadets as a recruit or an adult volunteer is for you, then you can do so by visiting armycadets.com/county/cityand-county-of-bristol-acf If you would like to see the cadets ‘in action’, you are welcome to attend one of their parades at the detachment base on Ratcliffe Drive to find out more information.

Sgt Gurr, L/Cpl Reynolds and Cdt Bishop receiving their Youth First Aid Course certificates on completion of their Emergency First Aid qualification

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Call to preserve historic Harry Stoke ‘moat’ As Crest Nicholson prepares to begin construction of a 763-home development in Harry Stoke (subject to final planning approval), a local history enthusiast is calling on the developer to preserve a historic water feature

By Adrian Kerton he ‘moat’ at Harry Stoke has always been regarded as an insignificant small pond, but now the surrounding scrub has been cleared, it can be seen to be a large, well engineered water feature, with an extensive dry stone wall. It is connected by an underground stone lined drain to the Stonelands pond, which is a breeding pond for the great crested newt, and as the two ponds are connected, it is probable that the moat is also a breeding pond.

So what is the purpose of the feature? A map of 1951 shows the designation as a ‘moat’, but the surrounding terrain suggests it never encompassed the early medieval settlement.

So what was it? We know that in 1304 John le White of Bristol sold a plot of land and a mill to Margaret Gifford, so was it the mill pond? Previous excavations haven’t shown the presence of a mill, but South Gloucestershire Council archaeologist Paul Driscoll has requested some exploratory trenches.

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Left: Adrian Kerton (right) and local resident David Shore at the ‘moat’. Right: Dry stone walling on one edge of the feature.

The other explanation is that the moat is a medieval fishpond.

“Like field-ponds, fishponds have not been seriously studied.

Popular legend links them exclusively with monasteries and monastic properties, but in fact the fishpond was a useful adjunct to any village.” – B. K. Roberts, Medieval Fishponds, 1966 ”Period fishponds are very representative of large scale animal husbandry during the medieval and post medieval period. As such they have

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–Historic England (which lists more than 50 medieval fishponds as scheduled monuments) Medieval fishponds are usually rectangular, to aid their maintenance and managing of the fish. As the map shows, the Harry Stoke moat is indeed rectangular, though much of it has now been covered over.

The South Gloucestershire Biodiversity Action Plan recognises the importance such valuable features and highlights hedgerows, ponds and dry stone

Ordnance Survey map of 1951

walls as local priority habitats and planning documents emphasise the need to bring a clear identity to the natural environment and to create a lasting contribution to the wider green infrastructure network and a recognition of the history and individual character of the local area. These ambitions will not be realised if the moat is filled in.

An opportunity also exists to uncover the rest of the moat and make it publicly accessible, which would be a superb educational opportunity to study the pond life throughout the year.

If readers would like to register their comments on this opportunity to save a unique historical and environmentally valuable asset, the planning application reference is PT17/5810/RM. To find out more about the history of Stoke Gifford, including the Harry Stoke ‘moat’, visit my website at stokegiffordhistory. wordpress.com

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Pancake fun for Little Stoke Scouts

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s part of their Shrove Tuesday celebrations, the Beaver and Scout sections enjoyed learning about Shrove Tuesday then making and eating pancakes.

The Scout section measured and weighed ingredients and then used the gas camping stoves to cook their pancakes. They then worked hard to see how many times they could flip the pancake.

Finally, the Scouts all enjoyed eating their pancakes with chocolate spread.

The evening ended with new leader Jon Owen being invested into the group.

The Beavers went to Christ the King Church to learn all about the religious aspects of Shrove Tuesday as part of their Faith badges. They started the evening by trying to get a biscuit into their mouths while sitting on their hands. This was to teach the children about how difficult it is

As well as being delivered to 5,000 homes in Stoke Gifford parish (north of the A4174), we leave a further 200 copies of this magazine at public locations in Stoke Gifford and Little Stoke.

These include shops, doctors’ surgeries, takeaways and pubs.

Larger quantities are left at St Michael’s Coffee Shop and Ratcliffe Drive post office.

Although we don’t presently deliver to Cheswick, copies of the magazine are available from the Co-operative store there.

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Next, the children watched a video about the reason pancakes were made (to get rid of all the bad food that was being given up for Lent), and the 40 days and nights which Lent lasts for.

Finally, the Beavers were asked questions about what they had

learnt. The evening finished with the children enjoying pancakes.

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Ask the Practitioner with Dr Monica Warnock of Stoke Gifford Medical Centre Make menopause matter!

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he average age that women go through the menopause is 52 years - and with life expectancy for women approximately 83 years this means that about 40% of your life will be in the post reproductive phase.

So what? I hear you say – isn’t it something you just have to get through?

It’s well documented that the menopause can have a hugely negative impact on individual women due to lack of sleep, mood change, memory and cognitive changes (some people describe it as ‘brain fog’). Add in fatigue and hot flushes and this can have a wider knock on effect to daily life.

Relationships may suffer due to reduced libido, as well as urogenital changes causing dryness and pain with intercourse.

Long term consequences can include osteoporosis, heart

disease and stroke.

So what should I do? I’d recommend arranging an appointment with a GP who has a special interest in menopause management.

You should be offered an explanation of the stages of the menopause and discussion of the symptoms you might experience.

(HRT), but it’s important to know that HRT is the most effective treatment available for symptom control of the menopause. It’s giving back oestrogen and is known to be beneficial for bone health and reducing the risk of osteoporosis.

It may well reduce the risk of heart disease when started early.

Benefits generally outweigh

“ There should never be a blanket approach as to how long and what type of HRT a woman is prescribed”

You should also be advised about lifestyle changes which would help. For instance, exercise, weight loss, changes to alcohol intake etc., which can all positively help some menopausal symptoms and long term impact.

The consultation should centre around you – the patient – and how to optimise your health now and in the long term.

It doesn’t just have to be about hormone replacement therapy

the risks in women under the age of 60 or if started within ten years of the menopause.

Decisions to start HRT and treatment plans should be individual to each woman and there should never be a blanket approach as to how long and what type of HRT a woman is prescribed.

All women should be able to seek advice from their GP and be given the information

they need in order to make an informed decision about how they manage their menopause. Sadly, there is a lot of misinformation and tabloid scaremongering that leaves women making decisions when they don’t have all the facts.

So, please do become informed – there are some excellent websites available with the information that you need to maximise your health as you go through the menopause and for the years after. ‘Menopause Matters’ and ‘Primary Care Women’s Health Forum’ are two useful and informative websites that I’d recommend So let’s start the discussions and ‘make menopause matter’!

Dr Monica Warnock Stoke Gifford Medical Centre t: 0117 979 9430 www.stokegiffordmedical.co.uk

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fter a good start to 2019 with more new members joining us and some new songs learnt, Stokes Singers are looking forward to the spring season, writes Sue Callow.

Currently we’re putting the finishing touches to plans for a singing workshop on Saturday 27th April at St Michael’s Primary School, Stoke Gifford.

Our joint musical directors (MDs), Philip Lawrence and Sian Walters, will be joined by Nick Breeze who was Stokes Singers’ first MD when the choir started in June 1993. Starting at 1.30pm, we’ll aim to learn three songs in three hours with our three MDs – quite a feat as there will be some

harmonies to work on, as well as a break for tea and biscuits.

The afternoon will end around 4.30pm with a final performance of the songs learnt.

The workshop is open to anyone over 18 who would like to try singing in three-part harmony and we’re looking forward to seeing some new faces, as well as welcoming singers from other local choirs, past members of Stokes Singers and our families and friends.

If you’d like to come along there are more details on the Stokes Singers website www. stokessingers.org.uk along with information about how to obtain tickets at £5 per person.

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Lopresti re-selected for Bradley Stoke JACK LOPRESTI MP has been re-selected as the prospective Conservative candidate for Filton and Bradley Stoke (FaBS).

On his website, the MP released a statement saying: “It is an honour to have been re-adopted as the Conservatives’ parliamentary candidate for Filton and Bradley Stoke, which I have had the privilege of representing since it was first created as a parliamentary constituency in 2010.”

“I plan to repay the faith that has been placed in me by continuing to campaign tirelessly on the issues I think are

important to our local area and for the policies I believe will serve us best as a nation.”

“Thank you to every local party member and activist for their own dedication and passion to our work and I look forward to leading our excellent team into the next general election.”

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All change for local elections on 2nd May

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esidents across the Stokes will be called on to elect representatives to both South Gloucestershire Council (SGC) and their respective parish council in local elections which take place on Thursday 2nd May. A decision to reduce the number of seats on SGC from 70 to 61 means that there have been significant changes to ward boundaries across the district, so some voters may find themselves in a different ward or being asked to elect a different number of representatives compared to the last across-the-board local elections held in 2015.

Bradley Stoke

Bradley Stoke parish (town) previously elected five SGC members, two each for the wards of Bradley Stoke South and Bradley Stoke Central & Stoke Lodge and one for the Bradley Stoke North ward. For 2019,

there are just two wards, Bradley Stoke South and Bradley Stoke North (the latter incorporating Stoke Lodge), each represented by two members.

In order to balance the numbers of electors in the district wards, some properties in the extreme south of Bradley Stoke parish have historically been allocated to the Stoke Gifford district ward and the boundary changes for 2019 have seen more properties fall into this area of overlap.

No changes have been made to the Bradley Stoke (or any other) parish/town boundary, but the number of parish wards in Bradley Stoke has been reduced from the present seven to just three, named North, South and Stoke Brook, electing six, seven and two members respectively to the town council.

The Stoke Brook parish ward of Bradley Stoke corresponds to

the part of the town which falls within the Stoke Gifford district ward.

Stoke Gifford and Little Stoke

For 2019, Stoke Gifford parish (which includes Little Stoke) will elect four SGC members, three for a reshaped Stoke Gifford ward north of the A4174 and a fourth

for a new ward named Stoke Park and Cheswick.

The three previous Stoke Gifford parish wards north of the A4174 have been combined into a single Central parish ward electing nine members, while the existing University ward (corresponding to the Stoke Park and Cheswick district ward) elects three members.

Timetable of Proceedings for May 2019 Local Elections

Publication of Notice of Election Receipt of Nominations Publication of Statement of Persons Nominated Last Date for Registration Receipt of Postal Vote Applications Publication of Notice of Poll Day of Poll

Tuesday 26th March Wednesday 3rd April Thursday 4th April Friday 12th April Monday 15th April Wednesday 24th April Thursday 2nd May

Standing for election: Nomination packs are available from the South Gloucestershire Council elections team on 01454 863030 or by email at electoral.services@southglos.gov.uk Registering to vote: Register online at www.southglos.gov.uk You can call 01454 863030 or email electoral.services@southglos.gov.uk to check whether you are on the register.

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by Craig de Groot, chiropractor at Willow Brook Clinic

Tried and failed?

ave you ever started a new year filled with determination and a desire to exercise? You did well, you got to the gym, pool or out on the road and you tried really hard. It went well for the first few weeks, but it didn’t last long and you soon gave up. Ever wonder why?

It may have been because of one of the more common reasons: lack of time; fatigue; low self-esteem; unrealistic goals; no support? Or was it something to do with your body and how it works?

Remember that it is impossible to become fit overnight. Too many people burn out too soon when starting exercise regimes.

Whatever exercise you aim to do, follow the simple principles below and you have a chance of achieving your targets.

1. Build slowly, be realistic and set attainable goals each week.

2. Vary the exercise you do.

Change between weight training, cardio and core exercise.

3. Rest and recuperate. Your body needs time to recover and prepare for your next session.

Make sure you get enough sleep.

4. Look after your feet – wear good fitting, sensible footwear.

If you have any concerns about your feet, consult a foot health practitioner.

5. Remember to stretch after exercise as this will allow your muscles to recover more quickly.

6. Enhance your core/postural muscles – this takes the strain off the ‘big’ muscles and can prevent back pain, tight hamstrings and the like.

7. Keep well fed and hydrated.

The body requires fuel to exercise. Proteins enhance muscle recovery, carbohydrates provide energy and fluids keep the body hydrated. A balanced diet is essential for exercising.

8. Manage your musculoskeletal aches and pains, get them treated before they get worse by consulting a chiropractor or physiotherapist.

Most importantly, listen to your body.

We are very fortunate in this area to have a great swimming pool, a selection of gyms, safe roads and footpaths. There are football clubs, running groups, netball clubs, tennis courts, ramblers and cyclists. Don’t give up, keep trying. Good luck.

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Village focal point has a theme for all seasons

By Alix Evans, leader at Stoke Gifford Rainbows riday 8th March 2019 saw the celebrations for International Women’s Day and the six-month ‘anniversary’ of the opening of the Stoke Gifford Toy Library.

Since opening in September, the Toy Library has been open around six days per week, even during the snow, with a wide selection of toys, games and books available for loan. The reaction from the residents has been fantastic, with lots of interactions on Facebook and Twitter, and ever-changing stock as new donations arrive each day.

I’d like to thank everyone who has used or donated to the Toy Library – it’s truly a community resource and a focal point for the younger members of the village.

The Toy Library has had many different decoration themes over the past six months, with

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Stoke Gifford Toy Library with a Santa hat and in the February snow

particular highlights being our Poppy Day and Advent Calendar displays. The Santa hat donated by the St Mike’s Yarn Bombers really made the Toy Library stand out, and the Rainbows and Brownies have had so much fun

making the decorations.

Away from the Toy Library, the girls have been working hard on the new Guiding programme, learning lots of skills from making popcorn over tea lights (Rainbows), to how to project

their voice when speaking to a crowd (Brownies) – perfect for the future adventurers and leaders we’re hoping to nurture!

The Rainbows are currently planning their sleepover at Slimbridge WWT, and the Brownies are very excited to be going on a joint Brownie holiday with another unit to experience the magic of Harry Potter.

Units across the division are always looking for volunteers to help us deliver our exciting programme – if you’d like to find out more, please contact fromevalleydivision@ girlguidingbsg.org.uk or to get involved you can register on the Girlguiding web site: go.girlguiding.org.uk/join-us/ join-as-volunteer/ The Toy Library, located at The Green, Stoke Gifford works on a self-service basis and is unlocked by volunteers each day.

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In Brief Talk and meal will appeal to boating enthusiasts Tom Cunliffe is one of the most popular speakers on boating topics and an authority on Bristol Channel pilot cutters. His blend of authority, humour, experience and humility make compulsive listening.

His talk at Hall & Woodhouse in Portishead Marina (BS20 7FP) on Saturday 13th April, titled ‘What boat? Where bound?, follows the hair-raising tales of pilots in Northern Europe interwoven with Tom’s own adventures in Brazil, Greenland and Soviet Russia. Part autobiographical, part historical, totally Cunliffe. The evening includes a three-course meal.

Tom’s talks are always hugely popular and frequently sell-out.

If you would like to attend, then you are recommended to book early to avoid disappointment. A wait-list will be introduced once the capacity has been reached.

The talk begins at 7.30pm with

registration from 7pm. Tickets cost £35 for Cruising Association members, £40 for non-members (prices include three-course meal). Book online via www. theca.org.uk

Upcoming events at Winterbourne Barn A scheme of major conservation and redevelopment work has recently begun at Winterbourne Medieval Barn (located in Church lane, just the other side of the motorway from Bradley Stoke).

The barn itself might be hibernating, but the recentlyrenovated Cartshed will nevertheless host a programme of community activities during

2019, for which online booking is now available on www. ticketsource.co.uk The Good Friday family crafts and egg hunt is aimed at children aged 7 -11. It is FREE but prebooking is essential. The session will be preceded at 10.30am with a short family service in St Michaels Church followed by hot cross buns to mark Good Friday together as a community.

The Nature Challenge on 27th April is run by Avon Wildlife Trust as part of the global ‘City Nature Challenge’. With sweep nets, bug pots, and smartphones, the whole family can hunt for as much wildlife as possible in the nature reserve. The cost is £2.50 per participant. Under 5s go free but there is a warning that pushing buggies around the nature reserve can be difficult! ● winterbournebarn.org.uk

Stoke Gifford WI March meeting President Sue Grimsted welcome members and guests Linda, Sue, Tanya and Bev to the meeting and everyone sang Jerusalem, writes Carolyn Snell.

Our speaker for the evening was Sandra Bateman, who gave an excellent talk on the Minack open air theatre in Cornwall. From 1931 until she died in 1983, the Minack theatre was planned, built and financed by one determined woman, Rowena Cade. Sandra told us the story of Rowena and the theatre that she created.

The talk was followed by a pancake toss that was won by Linda Soffe, who managed to toss

a pancake 150 times, and was awarded with the annual cup that she will retain until next year.

The competition of the month was a mask, and Margaret Robbins won first place with her beautiful creation made of coloured feathers. Sue announced details of our annual trip to Worcester Pottery Museum in June.

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 3rd April. The speaker will be Daphne Atkinson on the subject of ‘Life Below Stairs’. The competition will be for a favourite cup and saucer.

You will always find a warm welcome, as well as tea and cake, so please come along and join us.

Meetings take place at the Trust Hall, North Road, Stoke Gifford, starting at 7.30pm.

Witness appeal after break in at pensioner’s home Police are appealing for witnesses after three men used hammers to smash their way into a Stoke Gifford pensioner’s home and steal a large amount of cash.

The incident, in the Elizabeth Crescent area, happened on Wednesday 20th February at about 6.50pm.

The victim, a man in his seventies, had been saving up the cash as a charity donation.

During the burglary, the man was pushed back into his chair several times when he tried to get up.

Anyone with information that they think could help is asked to phone 101, quoting reference number 5219038281.

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What’s On Two Stoke Gifford artists to exhibit on popular arts trail

Local artists Sara Smith (left) and Lorraine Durant on location in Forty Acres

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ou may have seen artists Lorraine Durant and Sara Smith out with sketchbooks and paints in the local area. Now these two Stoke Gifford artists are taking part in the Severn Vale Art Trail.

You can see their artworks on the trail from Friday 3rd May to Sunday 12th May, Lorraine is exhibiting at St Mary’s Church,

Thornbury, and Sara at The Whitsun Hall, Thornbury.

Pick up a free hardcopy of the Art Trail brochure from Bradley Stoke Library or other venues across the Stokes, or visit www. thornburyartsfestival.org.uk/ severn-vale-arts-trail ● See more of the artists’ work at www.lorrainedurant.co.uk and www.folksy.com/shops/inkybird

Examples of work by Sara Smith (left) and Lorraine Durant

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