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Thornbury to benefit from £10m health centre THORNBURY is set to get a massive new investment in health facilities with plans for a new health centre in the town.

The proposed centre will include the three Thornbury GP practices, an outpatient department, mental health and community services as well as a pharmacy.

Health bosses have agreed that a full business case should now be prepared. The estimated cost doesn’t include any land, and a site hasn’t yet been identified.

David Jarrett, South Gloucestershire area director for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “The decision to move forward to a full business case is an important step forward to deliver sustainable primary and community care for local people and meet future health needs though the development of an enhanced Primary and Community Care Hub.” CONT on Page 3

In at the deep end Adult swimmers take the plunge PAGE 5

Thornbury school 'requires improvement' Gillingstall School told there are grounds for optimism PAGE 7

Model citizens Exhibition shows skills of model railway club PAGE 14

Blooming marvellous Thornbury in Bloom strikes gold PAGE 17

High five Keep on running: Paul Clarke in cross country action for Thornbury Running Club. More pictures and report, page 28

Thornbury Rugby Club extends winning run PAGE 30

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n NEWS PEOPLE from Thornbury and Yate have headed to London to join thousands of others from all over the UK in a protest against Brexit.

The Thornbury and Yate coach was sold out with organisers saying some on board had never been on a demonstration before.

Nigel & Jackie Quarrell from Thornbury said: "We are campaigning for a People's Vote on the terms of any proposed

Protesters take part in People’s Vote march Brexit deal as we want to be able to say to our grandchildren that we did all we could to protect their future."

The protest follows a protest in Thornbury and Yate. Activists surveyed shoppers on the High Street and claim they found huge support for a People’s Vote on the final Brexit deal.

Andy O’Brien from the Thornbury and Yate People’s Vote group said: “Our Thornbury Brexitometer followed one in Yate, and both produced the same result.

Most people didn’t think Brexit was going well, they didn’t think it would be good for jobs

or the NHS. And they were in favour of a People’s Vote on the final Brexit deal.”

Christmas market returns to Castle Street NEARLY 60 stalls selling food and gifts will feature at this year’s Christmas market, with mulled wine and music adding to the festive atmosphere. It takes place on Saturday 8th December from 10am to 2pm. Organisers say it will be the best place to shop for traditional gifts as well as something a bit different to give this Christmas.

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Date set for Bovis Homes appeal THE appeal by Bovis Homes over its proposal to build up to 370 houses on land South of Gloucester Road in Thornbury is set to start in the New Year.

The first day is scheduled for Tuesday 22 January 2019, starting at 10am.

It will take place at Turnberries, lasting for 16 non-consecutive days until Friday 1 March.

Bovis Homes submitted the appeal after South Gloucestershire Council’s didn’t decide on the application within the agreed period.

Young musicians mark Remembrance Sunday with concert St Mary’s Surgery is having to deal with an expanding population

Continued from page 1 Reports which were considered by the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group noted that within 10 years Streamside Surgery, Dr Foubister & Partners and St Mary’s Surgery will be struggling to meet the expected growth in population. The town already has 800 new homes being built, with permission given for another 125, and it’s predicted that there will be applications for an additional 600 in future.

South Gloucestershire Council has taken the lead on the project with the aim of making it happen after years of deliberation. Cllr Marian Gilpin, Chair of South Gloucestershire Council’s Health Scrutiny Committee, said: “I am delighted to see that progress is at last being made on the project, which is now entering the next phase of work. The Council’s Administration has made unprecedented ground on this issue, which has long affected the people of Thornbury.”

She added: “Through campaigning for funding from NHS England for this business case, we are taking the next step forward towards the provision of enhanced GP services and primary care in Thornbury.”

Body of man found near Thornbury THE body of a man has been found in woods near to Thornbury.

The discovery was made at about 6pm on 13 October – the body was found in Thornbury Woods..

The death isn’t being treated as suspicious and has been referred to the coroner as a sudden death.

A police spokesman said after the discovery: “Formal identification is still to take place, although the family of missing man Rutger Norberg - who went missing on 28 September - have been advised.”

Rutger Norberg, who’s 50, and has diabetes, hadn’t been seen since leaving his home in the Gloucester Road area on Friday 28th September. He was due to travel to London that day, but police believe he returned at lunchtime before going out again. He didn’t take his car.

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A GROUP of young musicians are making Remembrance Sunday with a concert in Thornbury.

The group of instrumentalists are aged 11 to 18, and will be playing a selection of solo pieces and ensembles organised by well known local professional musician Michael Lunts.

The event is on Sunday 11 November at 4.00pm in the Cossham Hall, followed by tea and cakes. Proceeds go towards the Armstrong Hall Redevelopment Project.

Tickets, which include interval refreshments are £7.50 (£5 for children under 16) from the Town Hall or phone 01454 412272.

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Brownies embark on new Girlguiding adventures 4th THORNBURY Brownies are starting the new Girlguiding programme of activities which has been rolled out across the UK. It aims to keep Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers relevant to girls and young women. It focus’ on six themes, and badges can be achieved in each. The Brownies are starting with ‘Express Yourself’.

The girls are also improving their understanding of engineering. They took part in a Lego workshop where they had to design and make a catapult, with different teams pitched against each other in a competition. They’ll also be taking part in a STEM day with Rainbows and Guides.

Throughout October the Thornbury Brownies worked on their Gromit Unleashed 2 Challenge Badge. They made cheese, created balloon rockets, did some star gazing, and built a rocket out of recycled materials. They hope to have raised over £120.

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Adults swimmers are taking the plunge LOCAL swimming lessons just for adults have been extended in Thornbury after proving hugely popular. Additional sessions have been added at Thornbury Leisure centre and at other centres across South Gloucestershire.

A YouGov poll estimates that 27% of adults can’t swim 25 metres. The sessions aim to tackle this by teaching anyone over 18 how to swim, or how to improve.

Swimmer Beverley James said: “Before starting the adult swimming lessons at Thornbury, I was a non-swimmer with a longstanding fear of water. Now, after just a few weeks, my fears have subsided, and I can feel my stroke and technique improving.”

“Building your confidence in the water can be difficult, but the sessions cater for a range of abilities and the level of support the teachers provide is superb. I wouldn’t be without my Tuesday sessions now, I look forward to them every week.”

Mark Crutchley, Chief Executive of Circadian Trust, the not-for-profit organisation which operates the centres in partnership with South Gloucestershire Council said: “Swim England’s research has highlighted how swimming regularly can benefit both your physical and mental health. By providing an adult swimming programme, we hope to remove barriers for those who can’t swim and help them to access the

health benefits the activity can provide. We’re delighted to offer adult swimming lessons across four of our centres – and I’m glad they’ve proven popular so far.”

Swim England’s research, published to coincide with the recent World Mental Health Day, showed that swimming can improve mental health.

It’s estimated that 1.4 million people who have mental health conditions and who also swim are benefitting.

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Gromit winners showcased THE winning designs from the town’s Gromit colouring competition have been in the spotlight in the St Mary Centre.

Sarah Jane Grace, the artist who designed and painted Thornbury’s Gromit statue, ‘Honeysuckle Rose’, judged the entries, which she said were of a very high standard. Over 100 children and adults had entered the competition which was run by the town’s Chamber of Commerce and Thornbury Library.

There were three age groups; 7 and under, 8-16 and over 16. They were won by Rosie Harraway, Freya Davies Mouncher, and Henrietta Ebbs respectively.

Sarah Jane also gave a special mention to Emily Day, Aoife McBride, Sophie Wistow, T Lucas, Isabella Shoreman, Sid Sealey, Eva Wilde, and Ellen Hall.

The winners received a Gromit figurine to paint themselves, plus a Thornbury notebook and bag.

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n NEWS OFSTED inspectors have rated Gillingstool Primary School as ‘requires improvement’ after their latest visit, but said there are grounds for optimism. It was previously rated as ‘good’ at inspections in 2015 and 2010.

Inspectors found the quality of teaching and learning to be too variable; absence rates to be above the national average, and children’s performance by the end of year 6 failing to reach the expected national standards in English and Maths.

However, the lead inspector Sarah McGinnis recognises in her report that the interim school leadership team is committed to providing direction after a period of change, and that efforts to stop the decline in standards has begun but hasn’t had time to make an impact.

The school is due to recruit a permanent headteacher although it has had an executive head in post since April 2018. The report says the executive head has provided the ‘energy, support and capacity to accelerate

Gillingstool Primary told it ‘requires improvement’

improvements so that standards rise quickly.’

The school, which has 165 pupils, has an above average

number of children with SEN and disabilities, and a higher than average number who have an EHCP (Education, Health and

Care Plan).

Ms McGinnis said: “The leadership team has been proactive in addressing the areas of the school’s work that require attention. Leaders have made a notable difference to the establishment of a positive climate.”

She notes that: “The large majority of pupils are positive about their experiences of school. Parents are also positive about the work of the school in supporting their children’s wellbeing. One parent commented that the school is a ‘friendly, caring and happy place which sets the right tone for successful learning’ and this is a view shared by many of the parents who responded.”

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Engineers of the future test Lego robots PUPILS in Year 6 at Manorbrook Primary School believe a day focusing on Lego robotics has improved their understanding of what engineers do.

Children had to build, then programme and test Lego robots, to develop their coding skills.

The robots had to perform a dance routine and score goals in robot football during the day run by the company STEMworks.

Year 6 teacher Elaine Drayton said: “It was great to see the children working together to review their programming and make adjustments so that they were more accurate. There was a fantastic buzz in the room throughout the day and the children achieved so much in such a short time.”

The event, which was sponsored by Horizon Nuclear Power, was held to promote engineering amongst primary school aged children.

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The organisation says the role would suit someone who wants to change things for the better, who would like to be involved in running a small but influential charity, and who is committed to developing relevant services.

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Charity launches Christmas appeal BRAIN Tumour Support, a national charity based in Thornbury, is launching its ‘Stars for Support’ Christmas appeal. It’s hoping for donations so that it can continue its work supporting people with brain tumours and their families.

Sparkling knitted star Christmas decorations have been made by volunteers. Every time a donation is made, a star will be put on the tree in the charity’s office. It can be dedicated to someone affected by a brain tumour.

Tina Mitchell Skinner, founder and CEO of Brain Tumour Support said: "Whether in support or celebration, in memory or in tribute, it is a simple and personal gesture which will also help us to help others," "Demand for our services is constantly growing and we urgently need to help more brain tumour patients and their families. Our charity relies entirely on donations and we hope that the people of Thornbury will get behind our campaign and help us achieve our vision that no-one should feel alone when facing a brain tumour diagnosis."

The charity offers support groups, counselling, and on-line and telephone support. For more information and to order stars, go to www.braintumoursupport.co.ul/stars

5 year old Lyla is supporting the fundraising campaign. The bright and bouncy youngster has spent the last two years overcoming a brain tumour, supported by the charity.

Council tax increase and further cuts on cards as budget consultation is launched COUNCIL tax is set to rise by almost 3% next year with more deep cuts to services as South Gloucestershire Council looks to balance the books. It’s warned that even with these measures, it expects to have a £10m black hole in their finances by 2022.

The increase would mean an increase of around £43 per year for a band D household. The increase is less than in recent years because the government has stopped it levying an adult social care charge of 3% for a third year.

Savings of £21.7m are expected between next year and

and 2022.

The council expects to spend in the region of £618.5m in the next financial year, on areas including schools, refuse collection, street cleaning, planning, social care and road maintenance.

A council spokesperson said: “Since 2011, we have made cumulative savings of £81.2m in annual spending through a range of efficiency and savings measures. Wherever possible, this work has prioritised protecting frontline services from spending reductions, while delivering better value for money

to residents.”

The council has launched a consultation with the public over the budget plans.

South Gloucestershire Council Cabinet Member for Resources, Councillor Rob Creer, said: “We want to hear your views on this draft budget, not just in terms of how much we spend on a particular service and our savings proposals, but as we look ahead, we want to hear more broadly about peoples’ priorities they would like us to apply in making the decisions that we will need to make in the future.”

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Share Christmas music with the Alveston Singers THE Alveston Singers say their Christmas concerts will feature popular French carols – and audience participation.

The group will be performing Charpentier’s ‘Messe de Minuit Noel’, and Saint-Saens’ ‘Christmas Oratorio’.

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Choral society commemorates two centenaries THORNBURY Choral Society has chosen the end of the First World War and the birth of Women’s Suffrage to be commemorated at its autumn concert.

The programme features Sir Edward Elgar’s piece ‘The Spirit of England’, which sets three poems to his music from Laurence Binyon’s ‘The Winnowing Fan’, which are about aspects of WW1.

The first poem reflects the initial euphoria at the start of the war in 1914, the second celebrates the sacrifice made by women, and the third reflects on those who lost their lives.

Two other works by Elgar, Polonia, and The Music Makers, will also be performed. The soloists will be Isabelle Peters (soprano) and Olivia Gomaz (alto). The conductor is Steven Kings. The Thornbury Camerata will perform ‘Polonia’ and provide the instrumental accompaniment to the other works.

The concert takes place at the Castle School on Saturday 1 December at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from choir members, or from Tessa Sullivan via 01454 417865, or email tess@ keithsullivan.co.uk with a £1 discount if bought in advance. They will also be on sale just before the concert from Thornbury Town Hall.

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Cabinet Member for Communities and Tourism, Cllr Paul Hughes, said: “These Area Wide Grants help us support some of the community organisations that are working for residents across South Gloucestershire.” “£37,556 is available in the Area Wide Grant budget for round two this year and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations are encouraged to apply, along with town and parish councils.”

“Examples that could be eligible for funding include projects that reduce isolation and exclusion, events that bring communities together, activities that promote health and mental well-being or services that address a particular community need.”

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Model train enthusiasts hold exhibition 16 SEPARATE layouts will feature at Thornbury Model Railway Club’s annual exhibition, featuring a range of scales, locations and different eras of train travel.

The event takes place at The Chantry, Castle Street in Thornbury on Saturday 17 November 10am to 5pm, and Sunday 18 November from 10am to 4pm.

Admission costs £5 for adults, £2 for children, and £10 for a family of four.

Traders selling this year include Lord & Butler, Eileen’s Emporium, and Tony Wilcox.

The club itself meets on Fridays at 8pm and welcomes new members.

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Adult learners in the spotlight

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TWO people from Thornbury are amongst a group of 40 who have been recognised for their achievements as adult learners.

Certificates were presented at an awards ceremony to those who had completed qualifications in English and Maths. One resident received their English Functional Skills certificate, and another achieved their NOCN Level 1 Award in both IT User Skills and in Office Admin Skills.

The courses were offered through the South Gloucestershire Community Learning Service. Chair of South Gloucestershire Council Cllr Rachael Hunt said: “It is fantastic to see so many residents taking community learning courses and I would like to congratulate everyone on their achievements. Making a return to learning later in life can be very rewarding and it’s inspiring to meet such a wide range of people from throughout South Gloucestershire who are so enthusiastic about their studies.”

This year Wellbeing and IT courses are on offer at Thornbury Library. There is

also a course on working with children with additional needs which is being run in partnership with Jigsaw Thornbury.

The overall Learner of the Year Award for adults went to Emma Sutherland, who’s 37 and lives in Stoke Gifford. Four years ago, Emma had a fall when she was sleepwalking which left her with serious injuries. She had to learn to walk, talk, feed and dress herself.

Emma was originally working as an NHS Physiotherapy assistant and aspired to go to university. Now she has passed her Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths and her dream is back on track. She said: “Community-based learning is a very nurturing environment to learn in and the tutors helped me discover my own way of learning; never once did I feel stupid for not understanding something. I can even write letters and emails now!”

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The official fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km) for the Dacia range are: urban 35.3 (8.0)–76.4 (3.7); extra-urban 44.1 (6.4)– 83.1 (3.4); combined 40.4(7.0)– 80.7 (3.5). The official CO 2 emissions are 158–90g/km. Figures are obtained for comparative purposes in accordance with EU legislation and may not reflect real-life driving results. Equivalent NEDC value obtained from WLTP figures, aiming to reflect a closer representation of the ‘real-world’ fuel consumption and CO 2 figures. *Prices shown are manufacturer’s recommended retail prices, available on featured new vehicles ordered by 31st December 2018 and registered by 31st March 2019. Prices shown include delivery to dealer, number plates, 20% VAT, 12-month government road fund licence and £55 first registration fee. Cars shown with optional metallic paint at an extra £495.

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n NEWS TOCKINGTON Manor School has announced a partnership with The Bristol Hippodrome to support its arts, music and drama curriculum. Pupils will be offered opportunities to meet people who work in theatre, explore behind the scenes, and taking part in lighting and sound demonstrations.

The partnership was announced at the opening of the school’s new music and performing arts suite. Mr Stephen Symonds, Headmaster of Tockington Manor said: “The Russell Music and Performing Arts Suite allows us to prepare our pupils with the highest skills and understanding of the music and drama curriculum and emerging music technology. We are very grateful to the hard work of everyone involved in making this possible.”

“As we look to the future our partnership with Bristol Hippodrome is a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to understand the wider options available to them within this industry.”

The suite was built following fundraising by the Friends of the

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School partners in the arts with Bristol Hippodrome

school and support from Clifton College. Parents were able to support it by buying a named brick.

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Left-Right: Erin (Pupil and Head of Music at TMS), Miss Hughes (Director of Music at TMS), Naomi Kilcoyne (Sales and Development Manager at The Bristol Hippodrome) and Mr Symonds (Headmaster of TMS).

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n NEWS

Thornbury in Bloom strikes gold THORNBURY in Bloom has won a gold award in the finals of the RHS ‘Britain in Bloom Awards’. It was the fourth time that the Thornbury team has been put forward for the finals, and they were one of 76 groups represented from across the UK. The overall category award went to Linlithgow in Scotland.

Shelia Forsythe, from Thornbury in Bloom said: “There were 6 gold medals out of the 9 in our size of town class and apparently it was very close in marks between the top three. We are delighted that we got to this stage, not every town can say they‘ve been in the finals of the Britain in Bloom Awards - it’s the cream of the country.”

To win, finalists must score highly in categories like community participation and environmental responsibility. Thornbury in Bloom was up against other towns of similar population size.

The judges said: “The continued efforts of the Thornbury in Bloom team and all its volunteers and partners are to be congratulated on another outstanding year. From the bright and cheerful floral displays adorning your town centre, the significant efforts to conserve local flora and fauna and minimise your impact on the environment, through to the standards of cleanliness throughout the route, it was clear that your work makes a real and sustainable difference to your beautiful and historic town. Well done to all in achieving the Gold standard again.”

Thornbury in Bloom had already won a gold medal and the Sargent cup at South West in Bloom.

People’s

Vote

Thornbury & Yate 64% of doctors and nurses think the NHS will get worse after Brexit. (YouGov survey of UK doctors and nurses, Oct 2018) Brexit isn’t going well. Nobody voted to be poorer, put jobs at risk, or for a crisis in our NHS. And nobody voted to hurt the life chances of our young people.

So please #WriteThisWrong now.

Write to our MP Luke Hall and call for a People’s Vote on the final Brexit deal.

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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA November 17-18 n Thornbury Model Railway Club; annual exhibition at The Chantry, Castle Street, Thornbury on 17th and 18th November 2018. 16 layouts, modelling demonstrators, preserved Railway Societies and Traders. Times: Saturday: 10:00am to 5:00pm Sunday: 10:00am to 4:00pm Admission: Adult - £5.00 Child – (5-16) £2.00 - Family (2+2) £10.00 November 22 n Avon Organic Group The local group for everyone interested in organic growing and organic foods.

Thursday, 22nd November 2018.

An invitation to local gardeners and growers to our next Talk “A Healthy Garden Needs Diversity” with Maggi Brown, Lecturer and Former Head of Education at Garden Organic. 7pm – 9pm at The Station (in the Dance Studio), Silver Street, Bristol. BS1 2AG. Visitors £5 / AOG Members £2. www.groworganicbristol.org www.facebook.com/avonorganic secretaryaog@gmail.com November 28 n 7 - 30 pm Alveston Methodist Church Animals and Birds - the part they played in 2 World Wars' with Ashley Jones as the speaker Everybody welcome - £2-50 at the door December 1 n Turnberries Christmas Fayre, 12pm – 3pm. Santa’s Grotto, craft stalls, mulled wine and much more.

Any interested stall holders please contact: enquiries@turnberries .co. uk or telephone 01454 868845 December 8

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n Thornbury Lions will be hosting the annual Senior Citizens Christmas Meal on Saturday December 8th at 4pm at the Armstrong Hall. Tickets price £7 will be on sale at the Lions Bookshop from 9am on Saturday November 17th. We look forward to seeing you.

December 8 n Christmas Bazaar - The Annual Bazaar for St Peters Hospice will take place in the Thornbury Methodist Church Hall on December 8th between 10.00am and 12noon. Variety of Stalls including Cards, Gifts, Crafts, Home made preserves, Cakes , Books, plus many more. Raffle and Teas.

Entry by Donation. Thank you for supporting St Peters – your local Hospice.

December 8 n Thornbury Christmas Food and Gift Fair - 10 – 2 Castle Street Back by popular demand, Castle Street is happy to once again be hosting Thornbury’s Christmas Market. There will be approximately 60 stalls – mixed food and gifts, with music, mulled wine and hot food to keep everyone warm and get us all in the holiday spirit! Meet friends, old and new and find something a bit different for your loved ones Christmas presents this year.

Free Community Learning Courses

Starting soon in Thornbury: n Scrapbooking for Wellbeing.

Turnberries in Thornbury.

Thursdays 12.30pm-2.30pm. n Torn Paper Collage for

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Wellbeing: Turnberries Thornbury Wednesdays12.30-2.30pm.

For more information or to reserve a place on these courses or other courses available throughout South Gloucestershire Please contact Jane Thomas, Community Learning Development Worker Tel: 07860 181352 Mob: 01454 864687 Email: jane.thomas2@southglos. gov.uk

Bristol Budgerigar Society n Bristol Budgerigar Society hold meetings at Little Stoke Community Hall, Little Stoke Lane, Little Stoke, Bristol BS34 6HR. Meetings commence at 7.30pm on the second Monday of each month. Chairman Alan Fretten. Mob 07922538894 E-mail alan_fretten13@hotmail. com Details from the Secretary Colin Parsons Tel 01454 775878.

E-mail colinpauline@hotmail. com Membership; Adult £7.00, senior £5.00, same address partners £10.00, different address partners appropriate single rate each. Juniors free. Visitors always welcome without commitment or charge to see the wonderful budgerigar breeding, exhibition and social experience that Bristol Budgerigar Society can offer.

REGULAR EVENTS Monday n 7.00 pm Armstrong Hall Cossham Hall World Dance 7-10pm

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Tuesday n Ladies Shiatsu Massage Sports Rehabilitation Clinic in Iron Acton every Wednesday between 3-8 pm. Naturally restore your energy levels and improve your overall health and lifestyle. Contact Anna on 07487 511516 or email anna@ wholehearted-health.co.uk for more information and to book your treatment session. n 11.00 am - 1.30 pm Armstrong Hall - Excell Room Recycled Teenagers Lunch Club n 8pm Yoga-Lattes at Castle School www.zumbathornbury.com n 6pm Zumba at Castle School www.zumbathornbury.com

What's on at Thornbury Library Opening Times Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 12:30

9.30 - 17.30 9.30 - 17.30 9.30 - 17.30 9.30 - 17.30 9:30 –

Like Us On Facebook www.facebook.com/ sgloslibraries Follow Us On Twitter @SouthGlosLibs Storytime & Rhymetime For Babies & Pre-Schoolers Storytime and Rhymetime for babies and pre-schoolers (Term Time Only) Storytime Mondays 2pm – 2.30pm.

Rhymetime Fridays 10.30am

-11.00am.

It’s a great way to meet other local parents, new faces are always welcome – and it’s FREE! No booking required, just turn up - we look forward to seeing you!

Sight Loss - Information, Advice and Support First Thursday of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm Vision West of England are offering information, advice and support to anyone living with sight loss. If you, or anyone you know would like more information on services for people with sight loss, then drop in any time between 10.30am and 12.30pm on Thursdays 1st November, 6th December and 3rd January.

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Craft & Chat First Thursday of the month 2pm - 4pm.

A chance for people who love crafting to get together and share inspiration. No charge and no booking required. Just turn up and bring your craft project with you. New faces welcome!

Carers Support Centre Drop In - Supporting Carers into Employment Wednesday November 21st 10.30am -12 noon Carers Support Centre are supporting unpaid carers and former carers who have been out of work for more than 12 months to move closer towards their employment and training

goals. An Advisor from the Carers Support Centre will be here to give free advice and support, drop in anytime between 10.30 am and 12 noon.

Computer Support Volunteers Drop-in without an appointment on Monday mornings 10-12 to see Mike, our computer volunteer who can help with quick enquiries.

If you need more intensive support, book in to see our computer volunteer Chris on Thursday mornings at 9.30, 10.30 or 11.30. Sessions with Chris must be booked in advance – enquire in person at Thornbury Library or email thornbury. library@southglos.gov.uk.

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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA n 7pm Zumba Toning at Castle School www.zumbathornbury.com n Sunbeams toddler and parent group Thornbury Methodist church hall Every Tuesday 1.15pm to 2.45pm in term time Time and space to share themed activities with your children ( 0 to 4 years) Contact janet_mann@ hotmail.com or margaretcrocombe60@gmail. com n Stress Reduction, Mindfulness & Relaxation Meditation Classes in Normandy Drive, Yate. Small group and one-to-one tuition.

Learn how to meditate and get a natural energy boost. 5-week course £40. Tuesday 10.45 to 11.45 and Friday 10:00 to 11:00 To find out more call Reflection meditation on 07704754668 or email at refelectionmeditation@ gmail.com. Spaces are limited so please book to reserve your place!

Wednesday n 2.00 pm Armstrong Hall Cossham Hall Tea Dance 01454 412060 n 2.00 pm. Armstrong Hall, Committee Room Lip Reading Classes n Wednesdays Bellydance Classes with Sacha from 7.30pm . Contact Sacha on 07971 578151 or email sachabellydance@yahoo.co.uk for full details. Ridgewood Community Association, Yate BS37 4AF n Top Flight Ballroom Dance Club. B.A,W.A Every Wednesday Ballroom, Latin, Sequence. £5 Per Person. New Members Welcome. For More Information.

Tel 01179192756

The Art Appreciation

Society

We meet in the Town Hall in Chipping Sodbury on the third Monday of each month.

Thursday n 8.00 pm. Armstrong Hall Ceroc Dance n Avon Harmony are a Ladies A Cappella / barbershop chorus. We welcome visitors for a no obligation taster session. We rehearse at the dance studio, Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Road, Bristol BS7 9NL. Every Thursday evening 7.30pm 9.45pm. Tel: Mary 07954170532. n Stokes Singers, a mixed voice community choir meet every Thursday during term time at Coniston Community Centre, Patchway BS34 5LP from 7.30 to 9.30pm. New members are welcome to try their first 2 rehearsals free of charge. For more information go to www. stokessingers.org.uk or phone Membership Secretary Liz on 01454 614148 Friday n 2.00 pm. Armstrong Hall Committee Room Canasta Club n Alveston: Marlwood School Marlwood Folk Companions 7:45 – 9:15pm (term time only).

01454 414365 Peter.sumner@ btopenworld.com n1.30pm Zumba Gold at Thornbury Leisure Centre Saturday n 10am STRONG by Zumba at the New Sports Complex, Castle School www.zumbathornbury.com n Thornbury parkrun is a free, weekly, 5km run or walk, organised entirely by volunteers and taking place every Saturday at 9am on the Mundy Playing Fields. Register once, print your barcode and just turn up. See www.parkrun.org.uk/ thornbury” Sunday n Thornbury Ramblers walk. See

www.thornburyramblers.org.uk for details, or ring 01454 413924 n 10.30am Zumba at the New Sports Complex, Castle School www.zumbathornbury.com

Cancer Research UK Fun Wine Tasting Challenge n Fancy an enjoyable evening of wine tasting that will also, in a fun way, test your knowledge of wines?

Thornbury and District Cancer Research UK Committee are holding just that on Saturday 13th October in St Mary’s Church Hall, Eastbury Road, Thornbury at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.

Tickets are £15 per person which includes the tasting of different wines together with cheese, pate and nibbles. For Tickets please call Jennie on 01454 415856 or alternatively contact any of our Committee Members that you may know. Do come and join us all for what promises to be an evening of fun whilst raising much needed funds for Cancer Research UK. Don`t delay or all the tickets will be gone!

Parish's House n Hook Hill, Timsbury, Bath BA2 0ND. 8-acre garden surrounding Regency house (not open) with beautiful views across open countryside. Lawns sweep down to ha-ha. Colour themed herbaceous and shrub borders. Elegant water feature. Arboretum of specimen trees and more recently planted acer glade. New woodland walk taking you from native British woodland to more exotic woodland planting. Walled kitchen garden: vegetables, fan trained and cordoned fruit trees of significant age and cut flower beds. Parts of the garden are being developed so we invite you to share our vision,

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anticipation and excitement!

Sunbeam Toddler Group

n Sunbeam Toddler's Group is held in Thornbury Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Thornbury.

Every Tuesday in school term time. 1.15pm - 2.45pm. It costs £2 a session per family and that includes family and that includes a drink and biscuit and tea or coffee for the 'grown ups'! For more details and to book a place please email janetmann@hotmail.com Tel: 07742455505 or email margaretcrocombe60@gmail..com or Tel: 01454 600471

Haven Memory Cafe Thornbury United Reformed Church n Friday 2nd November 10.1511.45am Ukulele Jam, with Dan Budd n Friday 16th November 10.1511.45am Thornbury Musical Theatre Group Entertain you

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n STROUD AUCTIONS THE fabulous Beatles continued to please bidders at Stroud Auction Rooms' October sale with the album 'Please Please Me' scooping the top spot and selling for £4,300.

This near mint condition album had the black and gold label with Dick James credits in an original NEMS LTD polythene outer cover.

Another 'Please Please Me' album in 'at least good' condition made £1,500. The Beatles' album 'With The Beatles' made £800, and Heathrow embarkation cards bearing all four Beatles' signatures along with that of their manager Brian Epstein, went under the hammer for £1,700.

Also popular in the specialist

Rosewood or coromandel jewellery box vinyl section, headed by Steve Parker, was a Bob Dylan singlesided acetate of 'Ballad of a Thin Man' and 'Like a Rolling Stone', signed on the label and with a related letter signed by Brian Carroll, who was engineer on the night (£1,450).

If you have vinyl records you would like Steve to value, please bring them in to a Friday valuation day. Interest in vinyl records continues to grow so now is the time to bring yours along.

Continuing to make music was a Hill silver-mounted round stick violin bow (£900); a Stroviols four-string phono-fiddle with

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large and small aluminium horns (£700); and a Gills Giuseppe Guarnerius 19thC violin (£600); while a Jules Heinrich Zimmerman silver-mounted round stick violin bow and an anonymous 19thC full size violin each sold for £550.

As always exceptional furniture sells well and a private collection of furniture made in Sapperton, near Stroud, attracted huge interest.

Included was an Ernest Gimson Cotswold School Arts and Crafts rosewood or coromandel jewellery box which made £2,400; a Peter van der Waals for Ernest Gimson oak cheval mirror (£1,600); a similar small oak cupboard (£800) and a coromandel or rosewood mirror with bevelled glass (£750).

There was also great interest in a Victorian oak octagonal pedestal dining table with inlaid ebony decoration (£850); and a French pedestal marquetry and parquetry ormolu-shaped centre table decorated with Sevres-style porcelain panels (£800).

In the specialist book section a 1920 first edition of Wilfred Owen poems with an introduction by Siegfried Sassoon sold for £950 and 'The Love-Lyrics & Songs of Proteus' by Wilfred Scawen Blunt made £800.

Other notable lots included a well-researched and written up collection of postal history in David Lord’s stamp section (£1,100); a 1912 Cadbury motor spirit vintage two gallon petrol can in the Motoring and Transport section (£950); a Suzuki Kettle water-cooled motorbike (£650) and a vintage enamel advertising sign for the Stroud brewers Godsell and Sons (£610).

The next sale at Stroud will be on November 7 and 8 when guns and weapons, medals and militaria, sporting, taxidermy, toys and textiles will be in the spotlight.

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1912 Cadbury motor spirit vintage two gallon petrol can

Already consigned are an excellent selection of guns and weapons from antique, including a cased pair of pistols expected to realise £5000 – 8000 to modern sporting guns including a Beretta Silver Pigeon over and under shotgun.

Stroud Auctions are registered firearms dealers so can help with all types of weapons, if you have questions or concerns about licensable weapons or may have something to sell please do contact us. The closing date for entries for the November sale is Saturday 20th October, so call us now if you have items you would like us to include.

Now is the time to start planning for the hugely popular pre-Christmas auction, which will be on December 5, 6, and 7. If you are thinking of consigning items to this well-attended sale, time is of the essence. With jewellery, silver, watches, bijouterie and fine wines and spirits among the

specialist items, Stroud Auction Rooms is also the place to buy those small, postable Christmas gifts that are often so hard to track down. Whether you are a vendor or a buyer, this auction should be in your diary.

For queries about any aspect of buying or selling with Stroud Auction Rooms, ring 01453 873800, email info@stroudauctions. com or visit the website www. stroudauctions.co.uk

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Primary School

Every moment is an opportunity to LEARN

At Oldbury School, we understand that happy, engaged children learn better. For us, inspiring a love of learning, isn’t just a strapline, it is the foundation of our approach to education.

The unique attributes that come from being a small rural school, from the extensive grounds to the caring environment, underpin a creative approach to education that release the potential of our children.

Inspiring a love of learning

Find out more at www.oldburyschool.org.uk or call us on 01454 414297 to arrange a visit.

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FREE day trips for the over fifties If you are over fifty and want to discover exciting new attractions as well as meet new people, then SGS College has the course for you.

Locations and dates available: • Cake International – 3rd/4th November – Maths course • Artes Mundi/Cardiff Museum – 1st/2nd December – English course

Held over a weekend, the Discover course will allow you to explore different locations and gain a For further information and to book your place qualification in English or maths at the same time. please visit www.sgscol.ac.uk/discover The real fun begins on a Sunday, when you and or contact Sarah Kopera on 0117 909 2327 your peers will be driven by coach to one of the exciting venues around the region. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a culinary connoisseur or a green-fingered gardener, you will find an experience that is right for you.

Booking is essential, as there are a limited number of places.

FREE COURSE AND DAY TRIP

50+ W OF L EEKEN D EAR DISC NING, OVE AND R TRA Y VEL

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n LOCAL MP

Luke Hall MP writes for Thornbury Voice

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Improving local health services WITH the colder, winter weather drawing in, attention is turning to how we can best support and enhance our local health services and facilities across the region.

I am delighted to be working alongside South Gloucestershire Council and our local Clinical Commissioning Group to deliver key improvements to a number of services. We need to ensure that we have strong services in all our towns and villages, irrespective of where we live. Joining up care and establishing a link between all our hospitals, health centres, care homes and GP practices is the only way that we can offer the community efficient and effective care and support.

Following my MP survey to local residents, it was clear how desperately we needed to secure improvements to the Yate Minor Injuries Unit. Already I have had a productive meeting with the Yate MIU management and look

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Meanwhile in Thornbury, a brand new Primary and Community Care Hub has been confirmed. I am thrilled that these exciting plans have at last been approved, after the many false starts of the past. The £10 million health centre will see GP surgeries combined, as well as the introduction of mental health services, an outpatient department and community outreach centre.

Together as a community we have made huge strides with this vital campaign, with the construction of the new building scheduled to begin in June 2020.

I am extremely grateful for all the support my campaign has received and will continue to support South Gloucestershire Council and local health organsiations with this

important project.

Alongside these two exciting developments, I have also obtained assurances from North Bristol NHS Trust that will renew their support for health and social care centres at the old Frenchay Hospital site.

Plans are emerging for a new “Centre of Excellence” at Frenchay, and I am personally relieved to see that health services are returning to Frenchay, having cruelly been taken from us.

To guarantee that we can continue to move forward with all these exciting plans, I will be pressing the Department for Health to give its full backing and support. I have already met with Health Secretary Matt Hancock to establish what more can be done, and have met the Minister for Health and Social Care, Caroline Dineage MP, to discuss local proposals in greater detail and to make sure that our plans are delivered as quickly as possible.

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n INTERCHANGE BLOG

Running to get fit . . .

Run to get fit, run to make friends, run for your mental health – whatever your reason, just run.

That’s the message from the co-founder of North Bristol Running Group, Alan Wilcox. Suzie Smith, talked to him about his passion…

When Alan Wilcox and his wife Sheila decided to set up a running group five years ago it’s fair to say they had no idea how phenomenally successful it would become. They didn’t look into the future and foresee hundreds of people running at different levels, speeds and ability, all united through running. They just thought it would a good thing to do.

“We didn’t want to set up a running club, because we thought people might feel there was pressure to run in a club, but a group is just a nice collection of people enjoying getting outside together,” Alan explained.

So, the journey to becoming a hugely successful running group – that’s completely free of charge to join – began one evening as Alan and Sheila put leaflets on cars and started a Facebook group.

“Around 100 people turned up for the very first session. We couldn’t believe it, there were so many of us. We thought to ourselves ‘where are they all coming from’, but it was fantastic,” Alan recalled.

The North Bristol Running Group currently has in excess of 1,000 members. More than 80 are signed up for this year’s Christmas party and 122 took part in the last Bradley Stoke run.

Alan explained why they’ve never tried to make a profit from what is clearly a hugely successful group. “We like to give something back. We enjoy supporting the community. If someone gets a personal best in a race or a marathon, we like to think we helped in their development. I’m a mental health ambassador and some people come along to talk things out, or even not to talk, just to clear their minds,” he said.

Given that Alan runs every single evening and has a busy job that means he’s on the road travelling around the country on a regular basis, fitting in time for

running isn’t always easy.

“Sometimes when I come home I think ‘I can’t be bothered’, but then I know that people are waiting for me and after I’ve run, I get such a buzz. I’m always pleased that I made myself get out there and go for a run. Sheila runs groups at different speeds so we can support people at all levels.”

As I talked to Alan about the group and his own passion for running, I explained that for some people – including myself – joining a club or a group with lots of other people who are great at running can seem overwhelming. Especially considering the snail’s pace at which I run myself!

“I promise you there’s nothing to be nervous about,” said Alan reassuringly. “We have pacers at different points in the group. So, someone will be leading up front, another person will be in the middle and someone will be at the back, that way no-one feels like they can’t keep up.

“There are eight, nine, 10 and 11-minute mile pacers; there are even groups for people who want to run at 13 or 14 minute miles – or walk for a minute, run for a minute.

The most important thing is to get out and be active, the speed at which you run is never an issue.”

As well as encouraging those who’re nervous about running, or running fast, Alan and Sheila love to encourage those who are looking to improve their speed.

The fastest member of the group

can run five kilometres in 18 minutes, with the slowest taking over an hour.

“Our youngest member is 15-years-old and runs 5k in 19.10 minutes,” said Alan proudly.

Regardless of the weather, time of year or seasons, the group is always out and about in North Bristol.

Alan said: “We run about the nature reserve, up to Filton Airport, around Winterbourne. In the darker months we’ll go wherever it’s well lit. Whenever the local stores have a deal on head torches, we’ll go and buy up a load of them so we can lend them to members.”

The group raises money for things like head torches and training for team leaders in areas such as first aid and Leader Fitness.

By volunteering as marshals for races such as the Bristol half marathon, the members get paid a fee, which goes into the pot for the benefit of all the members.

North Bristol Running Group has won awards for its efforts to encourage people into fitness and wellbeing and Alan’s confident that he’s created a very special community. “If we were to ever stop there are enough people involved now to keep it going for a long time to come, although that won’t happen any time soon,” he laughs.

If you’d like to join the group, search for North Bristol Running Group on Facebook.

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n THORNBURY AND DISTRICT MUSEUM

Feeding Thornbury during the Great War PANIC buying caused temporary food shortages in 1914 but supply didn’t become a problem until the end of 1916 when food prices began to rise. In 1917 things deteriorated rapidly as the Germans began attacking civilian shipping in the Atlantic that was carrying food, largely wheat and sugar, from countries such as Canada and the USA.

The Defence of the Realm Act empowered the government to take over land when it was deemed necessary and the government soon had 2.5 million acres for farming. The young men were mainly away fighting and so in February 1917 the Women’s Land Army was formed. By 1918 there were over 113,000 women working on the land.

Although rationing in the accepted sense was not brought in until February 1918, even before that time there were controls on the way some

foodstuffs could be used. We know from newspaper reports that at least three of Thornbury’s well respected trades people, Messrs Wilkins, Councells and Weatherheads were charged in December 1917 with misusing their sugar rations under the Sugar (Domestic Preserving Order) 1917. This law was introduced to ensure that there was enough sugar to preserve fruit to help feed the population throughout the year.

There are other indications of how the various measures taken during WWI affected life in Thornbury. People living in rural areas were strongly encouraged to collect as much free food growing wild in the countryside as they could. This is presumably why Frank Symes was advertising in the South Gloucestershire Chronicle of 13 October 1916 that he would pay “top prices for apples, blackberries, mushrooms and walnuts.”

Joseph Thomason, the headmaster of the Council School was called up for war service in 1917. Samuel Dennis the headmaster of the National School (now St Mary’s) became head of both schools, based at Gillingstool. By the end of October 1917, it was reported that the schoolchildren were hard at work picking blackberries and over 41 cwt (more than two tons) of blackberries had been collected. In September over 9 cwt (almost half a ton) had been collected in just one week. The berries were sent to a jam factory for the requirements of the army and the navy.

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6th Gloucesters leaving St Michaels Hill HQ 10th August 1914 at this time. The records of St Mary’s school indicate that children were spending most of the school day gathering them on fine days during September and October 1918, although the managers were now beginning to believe that the infants should not be sent out.

Food economy was both national issue and a local one. We learn from Tony Cherry’s research for his book “History of a School” that on 26th November 1917 the governors and the head of the Council School discussed the advisability of providing a hot midday meal for the children (the National School had been doing this since 1895). Meals were indeed served in the Council School throughout the winter to 86 pupils but stopped on 16th May 1918.

St Mary’s school records show that pupils were told they should have hot meals in school and not bring packed lunches to use less bread. This idea to save bread seems to have come from a meeting of the Ladies Working Party led by Mrs Lloyd that took place earlier that month and began the Food Economy Campaign and a committee of that name.

It is not easy to tell when the National School began “Digging for Victory” in World War I. As

early as 1911 according to their book “150 Years of St Mary’s School” they began to garden in earnest, making “14 gardens and one nursery plot”. They were visited and praised by the County Gardening Inspector.

By 1914 their efforts must have been making a difference to the families in the area as the school’s shopping list included a wide range of vegetable seeds.

Their potato crop that year was averaging thirteen and three quarter tons to the acre.

Although St Mary’s School was closed in 1917 when Mr Thomason was called up and St Mary’s head Mr Dennis became head at the Council School, the redoubtable Samuel Dennis kept both school gardens going.

The older boys were also able to help the war effort as they were allowed to help with milking on local farms. Other children left school early either to help with milking or to look after children while their mother did the milking.

The children even found time to collect eggs to be sent to feed wounded soldiers. It is difficult to determine when the children were taught anything as they were also collecting waste paper for salvage and they sent more than 2 cwt of paper to Messrs Chamberlain Ltd of Nailsworth in December 1918.

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Call to nominate Firefighters sought by Avon Fire & Rescue town’s police heroes PEOPLE in Thornbury are being asked to nominate police men and women for the ‘Be Proud Awards’. The awards recognise those who work or volunteer for the Avon and Somerset police to make their communities safer.

Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens said: “Every year we see examples of dedication, passion, enthusiasm and bravery from all aspects of the constabulary and to be able to recognise and reward those people is humbling.”

“I urge you to nominate those people who make a difference within our communities. Those who keep our communities strong; who put their own safety last; who work day and night to protect us all and whose sole intentions are to keep us safe.”

The awards are separated into the following categories: Neighbourhood Officer of the Year, Response Officer of the Year, Investigator of the Year, Police Staff Member of the Year, Police Support Volunteer of the Year, Special Constable of the Year, Specialist Operations Award and Policing Team of the Year.

Chief Constable Andy Marsh said: “Many officers, staff, volunteers and special constables don’t perceive what they do as anything other than just their job, and that’s what makes these awards so special.”

“I am proud to work amongst people who work so hard day in day out to support victims, bring justice to offenders and support our communities.

Every nomination submitted means another person gets the recognition they deserve, and it’s brilliant to see the proud faces of their family, friends and colleagues when they receive their award.”

“I hope that you will submit your nominations and help us to recognise our policing heroes.”

An independent panel will choose the winners. The closing date for nominations is 27 January 2019, and the form is available on the Be Proud Awards website https://www. beproudawards.com/

ASPIRING firefighters in Thornbury have the chance to follow their career as Avon Fire & Rescue Service is looking for new recruits.

Potential candidates can find out more information before taking practical tests with the training school early in 2019.

Fully qualified firefighters earn £29,000 a year.

Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Simon Shilton said: “The remit of a firefighter in today’s world is much broader than the role

played at emergencies. We need people with different skillsets who are passionate about community safety, are committed to prevention and protection and who can act as a role model for our young people.”

He added: “It’s important the Service reflects the communities we serve, and I would encourage people from all backgrounds to find out more and apply.”

Steph Ford joined the service 6 months ago and is based at

Yate fire station. She said: “I know that females have struggled in past recruitment phases with strength and fitness, but you’ve got enough time to sort that out.

If you are thinking about joining and if you are serious about joining, then just put the work in.”

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A guide to pre-owned cars with Richard Cooke

Second hand Style Ford Mondeo, 1996 – present: Dearborn’s Dodo FORTY years ago Ford’s UK range was incredibly simple: There was the Fiesta and the Escort, both archetypal Dagenham dustbins.

The Cortina was marginally better - £2,800 bought you the very simple but fairly reliable 2 litre version producing 99hp. The Capri, a Cortina with a pretty body, was what you wanted but the Granada was what you actually bought because it was the sensible family option. At the top of the Granada range sat the 2.8 V6: £3,500 for 138hp, 115mph and every conceivable optional extra. We forget today, but amongst a certain section of the population this was a genuinely covetable motor. The result was that Ford sold millions of these well priced cars, and you, your parents or their neighbours almost certainly owned one. And it isn’t hard to see why we bought Fords, because over at BMW their 90hp ‘518’ started at a hefty £4,500.

Prices were borderline obscene at Mercedes, who wanted £5,000 for the ‘200’. This solid (read: heavy) but gutless 2.0 litre taxi-spec saloon couldn’t even crack 100mph and everything, including a radio, was a hugely expensive extra.

Fast forward to 2018 and no-one actually buys a new car any more. Instead we effectively rent them in some form or other.

And everyone wants an SUV, not a mainstream saloon car.

Attitudes shifted hugely in the 80s: shameless aspiration shed its cloak of vulgarity and the badge, the brand has for years been paramount in even the most pedestrian of cul-de-sacs. When presented with the choice of paying £250 a month for a Mondeo (successor to both the Cortina and Granada), or £300 for a povertyspec BMW guess where your money goes… The still significant price difference is rendered imperceptible amongst the background noise of small print and diluted further by payment schedules. Result? The Mondeo now shifts fewer units than the

Labour manifesto does at the local Conservative club. Ford have finally noticed, muttering words to the effect that they will probably stop producing it altogether sometime soon. What? No more Mondeo?!

This revelation does not mean the canny used buyer should rush out and buy an old Mondeo though – on the contrary – wait a few years. Nothing hits the value of a mainstream car like going out of production. Steer towards a 2015on 240hp Vignale ‘EcoBoost’ petrol; I predict it will become a bargain.

Just please don’t be tempted by the Hybrid, which is sadly what I got lumbered with. My 2016 test model did not unfortunately use the smooth and powerful 2.0 engine from the EcoBoost, but instead slunk around with a dull and rough 160hp ‘Atkinson cycle’ (who?) motor yoked to a battery and the dreaded CVT gearbox.

Together they conspire to ruin your day. Ford claim a total of 197hp but I’ve driven livelier cars with half that. The engine/gearbox combination drones away under load without ever delivering the

punch you need. Making matters worse the battery takes up 25% of boot space. So avoid the hybrid.

You can’t buy the diesel because your friends and family will hate you for poisoning them, and opting for the petrol presents a problem: They represent just 10% of used models on sale. Half of those are the feeble 1.5 litre, meaning you’ll have to really want a used Mondeo in a few years’ time to buy the ‘right’ one. And right means 18 inch wheels as a minimum - the 17s look tiny and lost.

Poor old Mondeo then. In the correct specification it’s a reliable, well made and thoroughly engineered car with a good turn of pace and fine handling. And all at a soon-to-be giveaway price second hand. But Ford lost sight of why people bought it in the first place and why they don’t anymore.

It has withered on the vine, out of fashion in a world of compact and not so compact SUVs. Buying a top-end Ford saloon in 1978 made a statement, whereas today it says nothing at all. The Mondeo will likely leave us with barely a whimper.

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Ladies Singles Final Brooke Daunton v Rae Bezuidenhout.

Rae opened the serving and Brooke responded with some excellent returns giving her an early 1-0 lead. Rae, however, won the the next six games without reply to give her the first set.

In the second Rae retained her momentum and securing an early 0-3 lead. At this point Brooke started to play more aggressive tennis with powerful ground strokes. The scoreboard started moving in her favour: 0-3 became 3-3. Brooke’s greater power was too much for Rae and she concluded her comeback with a wind assisted ace to take the set 6-3.

In the final set Brooke broke Rae’s serve to lead 3-2. Brooke’s greater power and confidence was becoming decisive and soon Brooke had a double break to make it 5-2. Brooke took the match 1-6, 6-3, 6-4.

Men’s Singles Final Luke Harrison v Felix Boyes.

Felix’s serve was put under pressure early in the first set to give Luke a 4-1 lead and he took the first set 6-3 after an outstanding cross-court winner.

Felix started the second set with more aggression but his serve was again tested with 5 deuces and Luke eventually broke to lead 3-2. Luke was playing near faultless tennis with huge topspin, especially on the

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Testing conditions for tennis finals forehand. Felix had no answer and Luke cruised to a 6-3, 6-2 victory.

Ladies Doubles Final Sarah Hurley & Jo Hargreaves v Claire Hawkins & Linda Mantle.

Sarah & Jo got off to a great start and an early break of serve gave them a 2-0 lead. An intercept from Claire helped them break back, but their fight back was short lived, as power, consistency and clinical finishing gave Sarah & Jo the first set 6-2.

Sarah & Jo dominated the beginning of the second set and quickly established a 3-0 lead.

Although Claire and Linda fought back to 3-2, Sarah finished the match with a great drop shot to ease to a 6-2, 6-2 victory Men’s Doubles Final Felix Boyes & Freddie Savage v Brendan Wilde & Tony Light.

The match started with 3 breaks of serve. Freddie then served steadily to hold and give a lead of 3-1. The consistency of Felix & Freddie proved too much and with another break of serve, they took the set 6-3.

The second set was level at 2-2 before Felix held serve after several deuces to hold in a decisive fifth game. Ultimately, Felix & Freddie’s play was just too consistent and they won an entertaining match 6-3, 6-3.

Mixed Doubles Final Luke Harrison & Brooke Daunton v Brendan Wilde & Megan O’Connor.

At 1-1 in the first set, Megan’s

The two singles champions played the Mixed Doubles together. Brooke Daunton & Luke Harrison won an entertaining match. serve was under severe pressure, resulting in the first break of serve. Soon Luke & Brooke’s lead to had stretched to 4-1.

However, the wind was playing havoc with everyone’s serve and with five consecutive breaks of serve, Luke & Brooke took the first set, 6-3.

Brendan’s serve was put under immediate pressure in the second set, giving Luke & Brooke a 2-0 lead. Megan hit some great shots down the line to break Luke’s serve and pull it back to 2-1. Megan’s serve was put under pressure once more.

In an extended game, including three deuces, Luke eventually passed Brendan down the line to make it 3-1, which soon became 4-1 as Brooke consolidated with a secure service game,.

Brendan & Megan were digging deep and some inspired play changed the momentum to level the score at 4-4. The next

3 games went with serve, giving Luke & Brooke a 6-5 advantage.

Megan was now serving to stay in the match, but Brooke hit an excellent forehand shot down the middle to wrap things up in difficult conditions, 6-3, 7-5.

Luke Harrison won the Men’s Singles final for the sixth time.

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Cross country league gets into full swing OLD Down Country Park was the venue for the opening round of 4 races in the Gloucestershire Cross Country League.

Thornbury Running Club were out in force at their local race, with 21 runners across the ladies and men’s teams, ranging from the dyed in the wool crosscountry veterans to those taking part for the first time.

The Old Down course was a baptism of fire for the first timers. As well as contending with strong winds from Storm Callum on the exposed sections, there were plenty of tight turns, steep hills and hazardous roots to avoid in the woods.

The ladies’ 6.7k race started first and it was new recruit Hannah Kinlock Haken who led out the 8 Thornbury women, with Laura Orna not far behind.

Hannah and Laura produced the best performances of any of the Thornbury runners on the day, with Hannah making a great debut in 23rd place in 32:08

Laura Orna

mins and Laura in 28th in 32:52 mins.

All the friendly competition between team mates helped to propel the women’s teams to new heights in the league table.

The first 3 TRC runners across the line comprised the women’s A team, which finished in 10th place out of 31 teams. The B team

were 20th and the Vets team rounded off a great performance from the ladies in 7th place out of 21 teams.

Some of the experienced runners who had sustained the team going through the leaner years could scarcely contain their shock at seeing so many enthusiastic Thornbury men ready to earn points for the team over the 10k race. Many had been bribed with pictures of home-made delicacies for anyone who finished the race.

Matt Johnstone found himself in uncharted territories further up the field than usual and finished in 50th place in 42:47 mins. Henry Orna was next in 83rd in 44:29 mins. The next two TRC runners were making their cross-country bows, Paul Clarke running particularly well in the second half of the race to finish 94th place in 45:16 mins and Dave Beard the next athlete across the line in 45:21 mins. Jim Godden was close by

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in 99th position in 45:33 mins and achieved a top 2 finish in the MV55 age category.

The men’s A team, which comprised the first 6 TRC runners, were 13th and the B team were 22nd out of 22 teams.

The men’s vets team had a great result, finishing 7th out of 21 teams.

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Hockey club get into new season THE competitive season is now well underway for Yate Hockey Club, with each of the 5 adult teams having played their first few games. The Men’s first team travelled to Cardiff for their first two games, both of which demonstrated some strong play, but they struggled to put anything on the scoreboard.

The recent game away against Hereford’s first team saw them secure a convincing 3-1 win.

The ladies 1st team have

had a somewhat similar start to the season, with their second game resulting in 1-1 draw against Bristol University, a very good result against a team that finished much higher than Yate in the Premier Division 1 last season.

The first game for the ladies second team saw a comeback performance with Yate starting the second half at 4-1 down but securing a 4-4 draw.

The Men’s second team, buoyed by a number of promising juniors have won two of their three games so far this season.

The ladies third team also have some new junior members and there have been some good periods of play, especially in their game at Old Bristolians thirds where at

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half time Yate were 2-0 up. However the home side kept going and the final score was a 2-2 draw.

In the Junior section of the club the U10s have began their Avon League campaign at YOSC. Many of the players have been with the club in U8s but Yate also welcomed some of our new members to the team, making this the first time they had played a competitive match together.

All players worked really hard on putting what they have been doing in training in to practice and they grew in both confidence and performance with every game.. Some standout goalkeeping by James Smith was supported by the outfield players who put in some strong tackles.

Yate also has a the newly formed U16s girls’ side who

played their first match against Firebrands in a brilliant game, the end result being 3-1 to Yate.

The effort and resilience of the team throughout the game showed how much determination the team has to win.

Pictured left: Yate ladies 2nd team away at Blockley after their 4-4 draw Pictured above: The Yate U10s team at the Avon League

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High-speed win for Thornbury

By Dave Fox Thornbury extended their run of wins with another impressive victory over difficult opposition in a game of fast all-action rugby

Thornbury kicked off downhill and went ahead on four minutes.

The forwards drove from a lineout and crashed over for the try. There was some debate

about the scorer with Sam Evans and Dan Hussey involved but the try was credited to Sam. Jake Wood’s conversion shaved the outside of the posts.

Despite Thornbury chances, it was Devonport Services who scored next. Their pack included a number of athletic forwards and their handling and ball-retention was particularly impressive. Lineout flanker Will

Marsh ran through two weak tackles and scored alongside the posts. Anstis added the extras and went 7-5 ahead.

Shortly before the half hour Thornbury regained the lead when Tom Luke put the ball in the corner and the forwards drove over for a second try scored by Sam Evans. The conversion went wide but Thorns led 10-7.

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n SPORT Then came one of the tries of this or any other season. The Services restarted and kicked long. Thornbury’s forwards won the lineout near their line and the backs decided to run the ball.

Alfie Richardson threw a dummy and sprinted to halfway. As the Services cover came across he passed inside to Tom Luke who drew the fullback before passing inside to Jake Wood

thirty metres out and he ran in unopposed to score between the posts. He then converted his try to put Thorns 17-7 ahead.

Thornbury tails were up and as the forwards secured quick ball Harry Glew picked up and dived over for the bonus point try. Jake Wood added the conversion and Thornbury were 24-7 ahead at the interval.

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The next fifteen minutes was all about defence for Thornbury as Devonport Services attacked with great width, power and pace. Thornbury were heroic and it seemed only a matter of time

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