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TEENAGER Jake Cooper is one of two young people given a new award for devoting time to helping others. PAGE 11
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A RECENTLY-refurbished play area in Thornbury has reopened after having to shut when asbestos was found. PAGE 6 Crowds cheered on the bands who performed on stages at the Mundy Playing Fields as Thornbury Carnival returned in July – but the event needs sponsors if it is to survive. Picture: Garry Holden Full story: Page 5
Bus services face 'cliff edge' BUS passengers are being warned that services face a second round of cuts in the autumn, when the withdrawal of government funding pushes them over a "cliff edge". The boss of bus operator First has apologised for the "unacceptable" level of cancellations across the network this summer, and says it needs a "robust", reliable timetable. But the region's Metro Mayor says this is likely to involve more services being cut back – and is
launching a consultation to ask people to help make "big choices" on the future of services. A commuter who relies on the bus to travel from Thornbury to work in Bristol says he faces a "ridiculous" journey, using up to five services to get home. And South Gloucestershire Council says it still does not know when services will return to Thornbury High Street. Pages 2, 3 and 4
Rapist could still be in area POLICE have set up a dedicated team to investigate sightings of a rapist and kidnapper who absconded from Leyhill Open Prison two months ago. PAGE 7
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'Ridiculous' bus commute AN NHS mental health worker from Thornbury says recent timetable changes mean he sometimes has to take four or even five buses to get home from work each day. Malcolm Baldwin’s commute home from work in Southmead, Bristol, used to be a 40-minute journey on the T2 bus, but that service was axed by First at the end of April. Now he has to track which buses are running on the First Bus App, and hop between services – taking anything from an hour and 50 minutes, to three hours and 20. Malcolm, a recovery navigator for the NHS, said: “I now have a ridiculous system of buses to catch in order to get home.” A typical journey home includes: • The number 76 from Doncaster Road to Gloucester Road. • A walk to the stop for the 75, which runs up the A38 to Patchway. • A 400-yard walk to Patchway fire station to catch the M1 to Aztec West. • Another 200-yard walk to the T1 stop for Thornbury. Malcolm, who doesn’t drive, and has always used public transport to get to work, said: "There are so many buses that are unreliable, I have found the best way is to keep moving, because if a bus doesn’t turn up, it’s quicker to walk half an hour to the next stop rather than wait for an hour for the next one. The amount of times buses are not working or turn up late is ridiculous. “On my way home after a hard day’s work with clients, that journey just frazzles you more. I’m too exhausted when I get home to do anything.” Heading into Bristol in the mornings, the journey is less complicated, but Malcolm has to take early buses in case cancellations make him late.
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Passengers told to expect more bus cuts BUS services are facing a second round of cuts in the autumn, the region's Metro Mayor has warned. Dan Norris, who has regional responsibility for transport as head of the West of England Combined Authority, said severe driver shortages, and the withdrawal from October of government funding to support services through the pandemic, was a "cliff-edge" which would affect commercial and subsidised services, as passenger numbers have yet to recover from precovid levels and costs to run buses are up. He said: "I am sorry that people will feel these cuts in October, when private bus companies withdraw their services on the less profitable routes. "My heart goes out to people who will lose buses which I know are so important for getting to work, seeing family and caring for others. "When it comes to funding, I will always step in to save vital buses where I can, but there isn’t an unlimited pot of cash and even if there was, I can’t magic up drivers." Mr Norris is holding a monthlong consultation, called Big Choices on Buses, in August. Starting with public meetings, the consultation also includes an online survey asking passengers what they value most in terms of frequency, reliability and cost of services. People are also being encouraged to organise their own neighbourhood consultation events. Mr Norris said: “There are
One aspect of using buses that’s become easier is paying the fare. First West of England MD Doug Claringbold and Metro Mayor Dan Norris have launched the Tap On, Tap Off system, which allows people to pay for their bus travel using a contactless card or smartphone, without having to buy a ticket. A similar system is in use in London. no right or wrong answers here. That’s why I need to get a sense of how local people feel, and hear their ideas and wisdom." A First West of England spokesperson said: "As a condition of transitional funding arrangements, bus operators must undertake full network reviews to assess the viability of all routes once funding ends in the autumn. "This is currently taking place in West of England, but we must stress no decisions have been made and it would be inappropriate to comment on speculation at this stage. "Like all other bus operators in the UK, we must adapt our networks to match the postpandemic demand for services." In July both Mr Norris and First West of England managing director Doug Claringbold spoke about reliability at a South Gloucestershire Council scrutiny commission meeting. Mr Claringbold said: "The level of service that First has been delivering has not been acceptable because of the level of cancellations, largely driven by a
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shortage of trained bus drivers. "In October we need to have a timetable which is robust, so there will have to be some planned changes to bring us back into line where our resources meet the services we operate. “We are not prepared to run a non-reliable service." Thornbury lost the T2 service to Bristol via Cribbs Causeway at the end of April.
Ward councillor Jayne Stansfield said residents now used penultimate evening buses because they could not depend on the last one turning up, which meant usage figures incorrectly suggested they were not needed. Lib Dem group leader Claire Young said: “A bus that goes whizzing past you because it’s full is no better than a bus that does not turn up at all, and this is particularly an issue on the Y1 and T1 routes.” Winterbourne ward Conservative councillor Nic Labuschagne said: “The bus service is so unreliable, we have a crisis right now.” A 'Big Choices' public meeting is taking place at 6.30pm8.30pm on August 1 at Yate Parish Hall. The consultation can also be found online at bit.ly/3zsr8jc Meeting report by Alex Seabrook, Local Democracy Reporting Service
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Wait goes on for return of buses to High Street THORNBURY residents have been told there is still no date for the return of buses to the town's High Street. Services were diverted away to Rock Street when the High Street was closed to through traffic more than two years ago, as part of changes to give pedestrians and cyclists more space, which are now being made permanent. In November last year, South Gloucestershire Council said plans were being drawn up to reopen the shopping street to buses. But a date for their return has yet to be made public. Council leaders were asked when buses would return at a cabinet meeting on July 11. Local resident Andrew Chubb said: “Are buses coming back to the High Street, and if so, when? Because at the moment they’re still not there. "Rock Street is still a massive
problem. I’ve been in Thornbury for well over 50 years, and previously to the High Street closing I know of one accident on Rock Street. “Since the scheme has been in place, I know of six incidents on Rock Street, Midland Way and around that area. And the accidents just keep happening. "The road is too busy and the position of the bus is plain dangerous, and the sooner it moves the better.” Cabinet councillor Rachael Hunt could not give a date for the return of buses to the High Street but she promised that information would be made public, once council bosses knew themselves. She said: “Buses will be returning. "There is a process to go through and there’s processes for bus companies to go through, and also the coordination of the works and the timetabling and
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Carnival is a hit - but needs sponsors THORNBURY Carnival's organisers say the return of the event was a "big success" - but it needs more sponsorship to happen again next year. After the last two years' carnivals were cancelled because of coronavirus restrictions, this year's event took place at the Mundy Playing Fields over two days at the beginning of July. Thornbury Carnival Committee chair Liam Williams said ticket sales had been good and feedback from people who attended had been "overwhelmingly positive" but increasing costs mean the event really needs support from business sponsors if it is to go ahead next year. Liam said: "This was always going to be a challenging year, given the event hadn't broken even for a couple of years before covid. "We had genuinely hoped that some of the larger businesses or major employers in the area would offer some sponsorship
this year but regrettably that wasn't possible. "We did get some support from a couple of local businesses, which was really good to have, but things are looking really challenging for 2023." He said the event had been made possible by its many volunteers, who should be "incredibly proud of their contribution" and the "absolutely brilliant" support from the Friends of Thornbury Carnival – but it had "depleted their resources". Liam added: "We know times are tough, but if there are any businesses out there who would like to get involved and would like to talk, I would be really keen to hear from you and consider how we could make something work for your business and this incredibly important community event." Final attendance figures and the fundraising total for the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity have yet to be calculated,
Dancing in the crowd. Picture: Garry Holden
Main event headliners Supersonic Queen whip up the crowd. Picture: Garry Holden but Liam said staging the event over two days for the first time, with a Swing in the Park event on Friday July 1 and Main Event the following day, had worked well. He said: "We were really pleased with how Friday evening went. Although there was a smaller crowd than the Saturday, there was still a great atmosphere, with lots of fun and laughter." Windy weather prevented a planned hot air balloon launch on the Friday and but rain the following morning cleared away by the afternoon, to allow people to enjoy the stalls, funfair, kids' zone, skate ramp and on-stage
entertainment that helped "fill the gap" left by the parade, which could not be staged this year. Liam said: "As soon as the sun came out, so did all the people! It was just fantastic to see so many people streaming through the gates with big smiles on their faces, it made all our planning and hard work worthwhile.” He said the organisers "couldn’t have asked for a better finale" than headline act Supersonic Queen. Anyone who can help with sponsorship should email Liam at chair@thornburycarnival. co.uk.
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Play area reopens after asbestos cleared A RECENTLY-refurbished play area in Thornbury has reopened after having to shut when asbestos was found. The council announced in June that the discovery of "a small amount of low-grade asbestos" in the ground, which was found after the new equipment was installed, had led to the play area off Chantry Road being temporarily closed. But the play park, which includes trampolines, toddler swings, a rope seat swing, climbing unit with slide, fully accessible roundabout, springers and 'shuttle run' balance beams, was reopened in July, in time for the school summer holidays. Mayor of Thornbury Councillor Chris Davies said: "We are very happy that the play area has reopened and hope that
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Thornbury town councillors at the new Chantry Road play area families have hours of fun using the lovely new equipment." Asbestos is a mineral which was widely used in building and insulation in the 20th century but poses health risks if particles are breathed in, particularly over a long period of time. The council said the Chantry Road site had been closed off as soon as the asbestos was discovered and the risk to the public had been "very low" before it was removed by a specialist. The area is believed to have once been a dumping ground for building waste and the asbestos is believed to have been brought
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Team on case of rapist POLICE have set up a dedicated team to collate sightings of a rapist and kidnapper who absconded from Leyhill Open Prison two months ago. Sean Phipps, 51, was released on temporary licence from the jail near Thornbury to visit Bristol on June 1. He failed to return, and police believe he may still be in South Gloucestershire. Police said Phipps has convictions for rape dating from 1989 and 1993, and kidnap from 2002, and in addition to being Sean Phipps "capable of carrying out dangerous crimes", he is likely to steal food, clothes and bikes or use "false sob stories" to con people into helping him. Detectives have warned anyone who sees him not to approach him but to call 999. They have issued a custody photo but say he is known to change his appearance. A police spokesperson said: "A dedicated team has been following up all reported sightings and coordinating with other police forces across the country. "Phipps may still be in the greater Bristol area, including North Somerset or South Gloucestershire, but he's known to walk or hitchhike over long distances and to steal bicycles for transport. "Phipps does camp out in rural areas. He may approach people to ask for water or casual labouring work. "Alternatively he may return to Bristol or urban centres to sleep in disused buildings or to search bins for food." "Detectives are following up a number of sightings after previous appeals, but are also investigating the possibility that he may be using the South West Coast Path and could have reached Somerset, Devon, Dorset or Cornwall." Phipps is about 6ft 2in tall and slim. He is originally from Leicestershire and has been at large before, but police said he had "previously handed himself in when wanted". People with information about his whereabouts can call 101 and quote the incident number 5222 130 002. Information can also be given online at avonandsomerset.police. uk/forms/wsp. Phipps is one of five prisoners known to have absconded from Leyhill since the beginning of May. The others have been recaptured.
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Thornbury dancers to grace the stage FOUR young dancers from Thornbury are set to appear in a new production for the English Youth Ballet. Sisters Laura, Sophie and Matilda Evans, and Sofiya Perigo, will appear in a production of new show Cinderella in Hollywood after a "competitive video audition" earlier this year. Laura, 16, and 14-year-old Sophie attend Marlwood School, while Matilda, 12, and Sofiya, 13, go to the Castle School. They have been rehearsing ahead of the performance, alongside professional dancers, which will take place at the New Theatre in Cardiff on August 19 and 20. Matilda said: "I started dancing nearly 10 years ago and I started it so l could be like my sisters. "The best feelings about being a dancer are getting into things you worked hard for and moving up to doing harder levels of dance.
Sophie Evans, Laura Evans, Sofiya Perrigo, Matilda Evans. Picture: Ben Garner. "I’m hoping that dancing with EYB will improve my dancing and I hope I’ll be able to do it again in the future. I do multiple types of dance (not just ballet). I do tap, modern, contemporary and commercial dance." Laura, Sophie and Matilda
study with the Sharon Phillips School of Dancing, while Sofiya is with the Bristol Russian Ballet School. There will be three performances of the ballet, which has six international principal dancers and 70 young dancers
from the region. It is set in the 1950s, and is inspired by the marriage of film star Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier of Monaco. English Youth Ballet director Janet Lewis said: "The cast have shown great enthusiasm and excitement in their rehearsals so far. The children are obviously so pleased to be back dancing again and taking part in a ballet that they love. "Since the past year of lockdowns with the many restrictions, they are displaying a sense of freedom that is boosting their self-confidence and wellbeing. "The cast are working hard not only on their ballet technique but on their performance quality that expresses the part they are dancing. The incentive is to be back performing again in the theatre.” Tickets can be bought at the Box Office on 0343 310 0041 or at www.newtheatrecardiff.
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n WHAT'S ON From 23 July until 4 September 2022. n DISHES OF DISCOVERY AT BRUNEL’S SS GREAT BRITAIN - Already known as the ‘world’s smelliest museum’ with hundreds of sights, sounds and smells, Brunel’s SS Great Britain is about to get tasty this summer. Embark on a global voyage of taste without leaving Bristol as you sample delicacies inspired by Victorian voyages to destinations visited by the ship. August 7 n THORNBURY AND DISTRICT CANCER RESEARCH COMMITTEE FUNDRAISING EVENT at Tortworth Lake, 10am-4pm. Tea,
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THORNBURY Library is hosting this year's Summer Reading Challenge for primary schoolaged children until September 10. This year's theme is Gadgeteers, encouraging a love of science, experimenting and exploration, with a free gift bag for children aged 4 to 11. The library is holding three events: Space Explorer Crafts on August 10, Summer Fair Side Show Crafts on August 17 and Junk Box Challenge Crafting on August 24, all from 10.30amnoon. The library is also running its regular Lego club on August 6 and 20, from 9.30-10.30am. Book Worms, for children in Year 7 and up, takes place from 4-5pm on the second Thursday of the month. To book a place on any of these activities, pop in or email the library at the address below. The library is open 9.30am5.30pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and 9.30am12.30pm Saturday. Open access is from 8am-7.30pm every day. For bookings and home library service call 01454 868006, email thornbury.library@ southglos.gov.uk or visit the website www.southglos.gov.uk/ libraries.
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n NEWS TWO young people who have devoted time to helping others have had their efforts recognised with a new award. Thornbury Volunteer Centre has launched the Clare Fardell Young Volunteer Award to mark the achievements of young volunteers, in memory of the charity's founder Clare Fardell, who died in 2020. The inaugural award has two winners: Millie Eastaugh-Waring and Jake Cooper. Millie contacted the charity two years ago, aged 16, to offer her services as an evening and weekend volunteer, who was "prepared to try her hand at anything". She has helped charity Brain Tumour Support with its social media accounts to help raise awareness of its work, took part in an initiative to distribute daily meals to local families reliant on free school meals during the school holidays and helped the team at The Swan in Thornbury wrap Christmas gift bags for the homeless. A volunteer centre spokesperson said: "Her volunteer work led to her taking
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Millie Eastaugh-Waring receives her award from Clare Fardell’s husband, Martin. a domiciliary care job the following year, helping clients in their homes with personal care and domestic tasks. "Millie is now taking her A-level exams but she continues her volunteering work with Bristol Flyerz Hockey, an organisation which helps disabled boys and girls take part in sport." Jake is a sixth former at
Castle School who has been helping biology teacher Dave Cooke with lower school lessons, and has given talks to Year 11 pupils on exam revision techniques, including a Powerpoint presentation on how to prepare for science exams. The spokesperson added: "Jake made a great impression because he described in detail how it felt to be in their position
12 months ago and gave them the benefit of his experience, telling them to not put off for tomorrow what they need to do today." A well-known figure in the Thornbury community, Clare was a town and district councillor for many years and in 1988 became one of the founding members of Thornbury & District Volunteer Link, which later became Thornbury Volunteer Centre. She was on the charity's management committee until her death. The spokesperson said: "Clare was immensely proud of the work of the Volunteer Centre and, as a retired teacher, was always trying to find ways to engage young people in volunteering. "The Clare Fardell Young Volunteer Award will be presented annually to a young person who in the opinion of Thornbury Volunteer Centre has made a valuable contribution to the local community."
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New children's homes planned THREE new children’s care homes will be set up across South Gloucestershire to meet rising demand, save costs and keep young people within the area. The three homes will be bought by South Gloucestershire Council, with an external organisation providing care for up to nine placements. It is not yet clear where the homes will be. The council's head of commissioning, partnerships and performance, Carol Watson, told a cabinet meeting on July 11: “The lack of local provision can lead to young people being placed out of the area, in particular those with more complex needs. "This will support the delivery of innovative models of care, while making savings against current prices that we’re having to pay for children’s provision." The council now needs to find three suitable houses to buy, and select an external provider. Currently there are four providers of children’s residential care in South Gloucestershire, offering only 18 placements.
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Carers need more support THREE quarters of unpaid carers in South Gloucestershire feel they “don’t get the support they need”. More than half of those responding to a recent council survey said they didn’t have access to good quality information about the support available to them, and four out five said they weren’t able to take a break from caring to support their own physical or mental health. But more support for unpaid carers is underway, as the council is preparing a five-year plan to improve awareness and provide better respite breaks. The council’s health and wellbeing board heard details of the plan on July 15. Adult commissioning service manager Rebecca Harrold said: "What we heard from the consultation was that a lot of carers don’t get the support they need, more needs to be done to highlight the role, and a great feeling that there’s not a lot of awareness of carers in the community and among professionals. "They need to feel more listened to and their role needs better recognition and more support. "They need breaks that are more diverse and flexible. Young carers need breaks that aren’t school.
"They’re feeling burned out in their caring role and I think Covid has probably exacerbated that situation recently." The survey found 90% of carers believed there needs to be more awareness of their role and 58% don’t feel listened to, understood or appreciated. One in four said assessments were “a tick-box exercise" that didn't provide the support they needed. One carer told the council they had not had a break in 20 years, while another described the council website as "dated, not very user-friendly and not very helpful". The council says the website, at southglos.gov.uk/carers, includes information and advice, which can also be obtained by calling 01454 868 007 for adult care or 01454 868 008 for children's services. The council plans to reveal details of its new five-year carer strategy soon, including a detailed action plan about how more support can be provided. By Alex Seabrook, Local Democracy Reporting Service
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Marlwood School's first musical production since the pandemic left staff and audiences "blown away". School head of drama Becky Ferguson said the cast and crew had worked to make The Sound of Music as professional as possible, with help from alumni who had gone into show business. She said: "Pupils of all years painted, designed, rehearsed, played, sang, danced, created in this brilliant collaboration. "We were blown away by their hard work, dedication and bravery! We are very proud of them all. "The pupils were hungry and thirsty to get back to making school shows happen after a two year Covid gap. And they really went for it! "The question they are already asking is 'what show can we do next year?'"
Music and technology advance at Marlwood MARLWOOD School has unveiled the first phase of its multi-million pound refurbishment programme. The new design and technology facilities were put straight into use before the end of the summer term. And the Alveston secondary school has also received a boost for its music department, thanks to a donation from Thornbury Rotary Club. The investment at Marlwood includes funding for new classrooms for art, design technology and science. DT teacher Heidi Freeman said: "I just love the new rooms. The students are so excited to be in this modern space with so many great features – new equipment, plug sockets that pull down from the ceiling, cubby holes to store their bags and also our amazing new interactive whiteboards. "There is just such a buzz about it all.” Year 7 student Scarlett Raffin-Veale said: "The new rooms are really modern and bright and it's much nicer to work in such a clean and big environment. In the old rooms, the tables were really scratched and it felt crowded. This is so much better.” Head teacher Seema Purewal said the first phase of the upgrade – part of a joint £18.1 million refurbishment of Marlwood and the Castle School, is jointly funded by Castle School Education Trust and South Gloucestershire Council – had been completed on time. She added: "Our students have a huge sense of pride that these facilities are a real
Music teacher Leah West and Thornbury Rotary President Paul Glover with the new keyboards. investment in their education and learning. "We are grateful to our students, their families, staff and local residents who are being so understanding of any disruption caused by the ongoing building works. We have tried to keep this to a minimum through some very thorough planning. “The next phase will be completed over the summer, ready to welcome Marlwood’s 50th year group through the school doors for a very special year. "It is a very exciting time for the Marlwood community.” Marlwood's music department is benefiting from a donation from Thornbury Rotary Club which has bought five new electronic keyboards for use in musical
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lessons. The keyboards will be used in Key Stage 3 music lessons and replace old keyboards that had been in service for around 15 years. Music teacher Leah West said: “As we teach active music lessons at KS3, the new keyboards are being used on a daily basis and they sound great. The pupils are using them with great pride and respect." The Friends of Marlwood School thanked Thornbury Rotary for the £470 donation which enabled the school to buy the keyboards. A FOMS spokesperson said “It is incredibly heartening that Marlwood School has the support of Thornbury Rotary, who have long been very active in the community helping local organisations and charities." In the past year alone, Thornbury Rotary has donated nearly £19,000 to groups and charities including Made a Mark, South Gloucestershire Young Carers, St Helens Church in Alveston, 2nd Thornbury Scouts, Thornbury Golf Club Juniors, Thornbury in Bloom and Children’s Hospice South West. Thornbury Rotary President Paul Glover said: "Helping in young people’s musical development is rewarding for everyone."
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Club's 65th anniversary
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SEVERN Vale Flower Club celebrated its sapphire or 65th anniversary on one of the hottest days of the year. Approximately 70 members and friends enjoyed an afternoon tea with a demonstration at Eastwood Park on July 11. Sally Taylor, our chairman and demonstrator, took us down memory lane, saying she began flower arranging at an early age and started entering competitions when she belonged to the Young Farmers' Club. Sally’s first presentation was an unconventional arrangement in the style which Constance Spry would have used in the 20th century, with fresh foliage, jasmine, pink dahlias, purple cala lilies together with roses, were displayed in a large metal container. To compliment this display, a smaller arrangement, which was arranged in a Paella dish, was placed alongside. Whilst arranging her flowers Sally said the club's first venues were The Royal George, The White Lion, the Cossham Hall, and finally the Armstrong Hall before it closed. We now hold our meetings at St Mary’s Church Hall. After two more arrangements, Sally finished her demonstration with a fourth, more up to date continental arrangement and ended by thanking visitors and members from other clubs who came to celebrate our anniversary. All the flower arrangements including the table arrangements were entered into a raffle, with everyone given a free ticket. The club is very lucky to have such a busy and talented chairman. With Kathleen’s help at the afternoon practice classes, and the support of our members, we hope to continue for many more years. It has been confirmed that our open meeting is on November 4, with Angela Turner, at Olveston Parish Hall. For more details call 01453 811089 or 01454 885213.
THORNBURY Arts Festival made a successful return after an enforced two-year absence, with three nights of entertainment well received by audiences – and a further event still to come in the autumn. The team behind what had to be a shortened post-Covid festival this year is now already looking ahead to 2023, having been encouraged by support shown for the mini-event. Tickets sold well for the energetic electric instrument band Stringfever, jazz singer Cate Cody and Lesley Smith’s costumed portrayal of Anne Boleyn. With the festival’s traditional Armstrong Hall home still mothballed, three different venues had to be found and the organisers were grateful to be able to use St Mary’s Church and Castle School in Thornbury, as well as nearby Tytherington Village Hall. But although loss of the Armstrong Hall complex remains a difficulty, they will press ahead with plans for next year’s festival, while still supporting campaigners who are fighting to have the building reopened. The festival has run for more than 50 years and is usually staged over nine days in the spring, bringing world class and nationally acclaimed performers to the town in a programme of music, comedy, drama and talks. The introduction of a guided walk has also been a popular addition and for this year it will be held on September 18, when groups will be taken around “hidden Chepstow”. It will include a visit to the Severn Princess ferry, which used to cross the river before the Severn Bridge opened in 1966. Details about the event and tickets are on the festival website www. thornburyartsfestival.org.uk while queries can also be made by email to info@thornburyartsfestival.org.uk or by phoning 07591 030785.
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NHS dental services need more support TOO many families have run into difficulty accessing NHS dental appointments and treatment over the past year. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted our health services in ways we could never have imagined. It is crucial that as we continue to recover from the pandemic, we do everything we can to return our dental services to pre-pandemic levels. Our local dental practices are no exception: many families are having trouble accessing dental treatment, particularly patients living in Frampton Cotterell, Thornbury and Alveston, and Charfield. I do however fully appreciate that this is a concern across South Gloucestershire, and there is a lot more to do. As our local MP I have been pushing government ministers
to help us make more progress in South Gloucestershire. I have written again to the Minister for Primary Care and Patient Safety, highlighting this issue, and asking for further support for families in our area. I have raised the lack of availability in Parliament, and subsequently met with the minister personally to discuss our concerns. There are some positive steps now being taken to improve the situation. The government will be investing an additional £50 million to urgently give more people access to high quality dental care. For the South West, this means we will see an allocation of an extra £4.7m. The funding will secure up to 350,000 additional dental appointments for people in our community suffering from oral
pain, disease and infections, to help them get the care they need. Funding will be targeted at those most in need of urgent dental treatment. Children will be prioritised, as will people with learning disabilities, autism, or severe mental health problems. Arrangements have been put in place to ensure that anyone who does not have a dentist and has an urgent dental need can access an urgent dental appointment. Patients in Bristol and South Gloucestershire should contact NHS 111 and request urgent dental care. Anyone who does not think they are getting the treatment they need through the urgent dental system can also get in touch with NHS England’s Customer Care Centre, so
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their case can be investigated by calling 0300 311 22 33 or contacting england.contactus@ nhs.net. Everyone in our community deserves to have quick and efficient access to a dentist when they need one. But as a local resident and father of three, I know there is more to do. I will keep pushing the Government to take all possible steps to restore dental services to pre-pandemic levels. As ever, if you want to raise a specific concern about dental access, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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Thornbury Lions THORNBURY Lions President Pete Fish has handed over to Derrick Hildersley after three successful years. During his time in the role over £70,000 has been donated to local and national charities and worldwide disaster appeals. This includes local causes such as Ezzy’s wish to walk, Thornbury RFC juniors, Thornbury community garden, Krunch, Thornbury Eisteddfod, Castle School Friends and many more, including a recent donation of £6,000 to help Ukrainian refugees. Pandemic lockdowns and restrictions caused the temporary closure of the Lions bookshop, which marked its tenth anniversary last year, but did not stop the club pulling together and actively supporting the community. Several members and partners joined other local clubs to make over 200 scrub bags for NHS staff, and funds were donated to
Outgoing president Pete Fish and successor Derrick Hildersley Southmead hospital to purchase 10 electronic tablets, so isolated patients could keep in touch with loved ones. Food banks and other organisations who struggled during the pandemic were also helped. These achievements have not gone unnoticed and the Thornbury Lions club has recently been awarded model club status, which only a small number of clubs in the United Kingdom have achieved. Other achievements during Pete’s tenure have been the generation of the clubs' Facebook page, which has been a great
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THORNBURY Choral society is actively recruiting new singers in all four voice parts. The club, which meets at 8pm on Mondays at the United Reformed Church in Chapel Street, performs two concerts a year and the next concert will be in November, singing Karl Jenkins' The Armed Man and Misa Criolla by Ariel Ramirez. The Choral Society could be just the place for you – come along and see what we do. We do not hold auditions. We made our first public performance since the beginning of the pandemic in May, with an audience of nearly 100. We restart the Autumn term on September 5 with the AGM, starting at 7.30pm, and the following week, on the 12th, we have a welcome meeting, with light refreshments starting at 7.30pm followed by our rehearsal at 8pm. For more details visit www. thornburychoralsociety.org.uk or call Ruth Piolle on 01454 416518. Angela Hughes
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Robyn Donno is a sports performance analysis and biokineticist at the Thornbury Clinic. ATHLETES often believe more is better, and push boundaries to achieve goals. Though this may be true, sometimes we need to rest to perform at our best. Exercise is a stress we place on our bodies. The body is designed to maintain homeostasis, a comfortable internal environment. Physical activity disrupts this by increasing the demands
placed on our muscular, skeletal, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems. This causes the body to react in an attempt to return to its comfortable homeostatic state. This process of adaption is not instantaneous, which is why rest and recovery are so important. If there is not enough time allowed for the adaption process, continuous exposure to stress causes the body to break down, which can result in injury, delayed recovery, lingering fatigue, underperformance, lack of motivation and negative perceptions towards training. So how can we identify when it's time to push ourselves that one step further, and when we need to rest and focus on recovery? Tracking your training is fundamental. You need to be aware of the load you are placing on your body and ensure that you are not exceeding a realistic amount of stress. By following the 10% rule (do not exceed more
than 10% of the previous week’s workload) and allowing spells for tapering (reducing the load in the final week of a four-week block) you can stay on top of your training. Rest doesn’t mean no movement. It can take a number of forms, from a complete day off to performing at a lower intensity, stretching or foam rolling. Decide what your body needs and allow the recovery to take place. Identify internal and external stressors. Your mind and body are dependent on each other for performance. External factors such as increased work demands, family obligations and life changes influence the amount of the stress hormone cortisol in the body. Exercise also releases this cortisol and the intensity of your work-out determines how much is released. Too much, and you feel tired and burnt out. Try training at lower intensity or active recovery on stressful days, to allow for mood-boosting
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Brunel’s SS Great Britain presents: Your Ticket to Taste the World READY to embark on a global voyage of taste without leaving Bristol? Already known as the ‘world’s smelliest museum’ with hundreds of sights, sounds and smells experienced by visitors every day, Brunel’s SS Great Britain is about to get tasty this summer with a brand new activity, ‘Dishes of Discovery’. They’re inviting visitors to taste the world, offering them the chance to sample delicacies inspired by Victorian voyages to destinations visited by the ship in the 18th Century. From 23 July to 4 September, visitors who step aboard the SS Great Britain will taste historic recipes from Mumbai, Cape Town and Crimea discovering how the world’s first great ocean liner connected people and places around the world. The dishes have been created by Bristol-based social enterprise, Travelling Kitchen, whose team worked with the ship’s archivists to explore historic recipes from around the globe. The dishes created include a zingy Melon and Ginger Jam from Cape Town, traditional Borsch from Crimea and a tropical green coriander and coconut chutney from Mumbai - and are typical of those that passengers would have encountered as they disembarked in the faraway destinations. Your usual favourites at Brunel’s SS Great Britain are open all summer long, too. Don’t forget to visit the two hands-on museums, historic dockyard, dramatic dry dock and the ship herself. And remember - you can enjoy coming back time and time again with your ticket. It’s valid for a year!
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A HOCKEY club is on the lookout for new players. Bristol & West Hockey Club, which has 350 members, has recently moved to Mangotsfield School to play on the school's 2G artificial pitch. The club moved from Winterbourne Academy, where it was based for 19 years, after that school switched to a 3G pitch, which is unsuitable for hockey. The club is recruiting players of all ages and abilities, from experienced veterans to newcomers. It runs six men's teams, four women's teams, under-16 boys' and girls' teams, as well as a junior section starting from seven year olds. The club promises a "social and friendly environment with competitive competition on the pitch". For more information visit www.bandwhc.org.uk or email CommunicationsBAWHC@ outlook.com.
THORNBURY Town’s new management team of Andy Parry and Rich Joyce face a stiff start to their first season in charge at the Mundy Fields – although their first three games are all at home. Pre-season training sessions have been well attended and, whilst a couple of players have moved on to pastures new, the majority of last season’s squad have remained loyal. The managers have been busy trying to attract new players to bolster the squad and signs are promising for the new season, as Thorns strive to improve on their 14th place finish last season. The new League fixtures start on Wednesday August 3, when local rivals Cribbs FC are the visitors to the Mundys for a 7.45pm kick-off. Cribbs did the 'double' over Town last season, so Thorns will be looking for some element of revenge in their first game. The following Saturday,
August 6, sees Town venture into the FA Cup once more, with a home draw against near neighbours Chipping Sodbury Town, kicking off at 3pm. It will be a tough fixture, as the two sides were evenly matched last season. The winners of that game will then meet Bitton or Cinderford Town in the next round. Bradford Town then visit the Mundys in a league encounter on August 9, again with a 7.45pm kick off. In the FA Vase, Town Thornbury face a trip to Surrey to meet Bagshot of the Combined Counties League on September 24. The Reserves and A team still await their fixtures for their new season in the Bristol & District League. Following promotion for both sides last season, managers are confident they will do well in their new divisions. The U18s also await their fixtures for the new campaign
but have been drawn at home to Chippenham Town U18s in the FA Youth Cup: the first time Thornbury have entered this national competition. The Club is always on the look-out for match day helpers to assist with the many tasks associated with staging a game at the Mundys. If you enjoy your football and would like to help out at a friendly, local club, simply come down to a game and make yourself known to any of the club committee members. Malcolm Carr
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n SPORT A SOUTH Gloucestershire venue played host to the national championships of a sport which is looking to break through to the Paralympics. The English Adaptive Surfing Open saw surfers with disabilities come from as far away as Canada, Israel, Argentina and South Africa to compete at The Wave surfing lake in Easter Compton in July. A total of 37 surfers took part, in a range of classes for standing, prone and visually impaired competitors. Organised by Surfing England, the event was held as supporters call for the sport to be included in the Paralympics. Among those taking part was Melissa Reid, a visually impaired Paralympian who won bronze in the triathlon at Rio in 2016. Melissa, who lives in Cornwall, surfed as a child and returned to the sport four years ago. She was soon asked if she wanted to represent England and has since won three world championship titles. Melissa said: "It would be really good to have an extreme
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A competitor at the English Adaptive Surfing Open sport and a judged sport in the Paralympics, as opposed to a mainstream sport." Melissa is used to competing in the ocean and had mixed feelings about surfing at a lake with artificial waves but said it gave all competitors a level playing field and made the event more accessible, adding: "I've been to Hawaii to compete and it's been flat – here you know
what you're going to get." Zoe Smith, who regularly travels from her home in Dorset to train at the Wave, took up surfing after losing her lower leg in an accident in 2015. Zoe said that for disabled surfers to maintain the consistency needed to compete internationally they need to be funded by Sport England – the prosthetic leg she uses to
compete cost £10,000. She said: "An ordinary prosthetic fills with water and creates resistance, like surfing with a welly full of water." Michele MacFarlane travelled all the way from South Africa to compete at the event and is used to surfing in the sea near Cape Town. She said: "It's very different to being in the sea, with very tricky take-off. "But just being part of this community and seeing what people can do, whatever their abilities, is mind-blowing." Surfing England chief executive Ben Powis said the event was "a celebration of surfing, friendship and the power of the human spirit". He said: "It’s also the best possible showcase to Sport England and the Government for the huge social value and impact adaptive surfing brings to people’s lives.”
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Rugby season preview Harrod wins first 10k THORNBURY RFC’s first season after the pandemic was, ultimately, a success. Thorns First XV finished fifth in the league and are well set to build on this for the new season. The 2022/23 season is Thornbury's 60th, and features a new league structure, with the First and Second XVs in new 12-team leagues. The league campaign runs to mid-March, followed by a cup competition, the finals of which are likely to be held at Twickenham. The players have made the most of the gym at the club to keep themselves fit in close season, and pre-season training has commenced, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Chantry on Gloucester Road. Former Wales No 8 Gareth Delve has been appointed head coach, with Wayne Thompson coaching coordinator, as well as being, along with Gareth Knox, part of the senior coaching team. Jonny Wilson has been appointed coach/manager of the Second XV. Thornbury begin the season with a friendly at Chew Valley on August 13, welcoming Old Bristolians to Rockhampton Road on the 20th. A trial game at Hartpury College follows on August 25 before the opening league match, at home to Chosen Hill, on September 3. The Second XV begin their league season at Barton Hill the same day. The Women’s XV are also in a new league, having had a very successful 2021/22 season. They have to wait until late September for their first league match but are planning some warm-up friendlies to prepare them for the league. They are training at The Chantry on Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm. New players are welcome to pop along. Dave Fox
OLVESTON runner James Harrod won the first Thornbury 10k road race on a new course in Oldburyupon-Severn. Nearly 200 runners from across the region raced on a challenging route to and from the Anchor Pub, including taxing climbs out of the village, on July 14. James, 19, led from start to finish, recording an excellent time of 34 minutes James Harrod leads the 10k and 50 seconds. The women's race was won by Susan Duncan, of Weston Athletics Club, in 38m 53s. Most Thornbury club members were helping marshal the race, but Ben Bohane finished 11th overall, while Nick Langridge was the runaway winner in the men's over 65s category. James said: "It was a hot evening, and a challenging course. I didn't want to go out too hard on the hills out of Oldbury, so I saved a bit for the fast, final miles back into the village." Thornbury Club Captain Kevin Wood thanked Ros Rowland and Arthur Renshaw for leading the organisation of the race. He said: "We moved our 10k from Rockhampton to Oldbury-onSevern, and it was a resounding success." The club's next event is the Oldbury Power Station 10-miler, on September 18.
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