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New man in charge of troubled schools group confident of achieving excellence A NEW overall principal at the helm of the troubled Ridings’ Federation of Academies said it was capable of becoming a centre of excellence in the South West, despite recent turbulence. Adam Williams has been appointed chief executive principal of the federation, which runs Winterbourne and Yate international academies, Woodlands Primary Phase and Woodlands Nursery in Yate and also has Winterbourne Sixth Form Centre and Cotswold Edge Sixth Form as subsidiaries. He takes over from Beverley Martin, who held the role for only seven months and left in October after facing criticism of her leadership style. Mr Williams now has to improve the Ofsted ratings of the Winterbourne and Yate academies, which were both found by inspectors to be in need of improvement. He has already achieved an outstanding assessment at one academy in Kingswood and brought a school in Bath out

Frampton primary schools shine in league tables

Two schools in South Glos top ten.

Page 4 More rail bridge work in Winterbourne

Work on Dragon Road bridge to prepare for electrification of railway line

Page 4 Big plans for The Park

New pavilion could be on cards at Crossbow The chair of trustees Laz Lazarides welcomes new principal Adam Williams

of special measures, winning the confidence of the Ridings’ Federation trustees who appointed him to his latest position.

Mr Williams said his job now was to “re-galvanise” the federation so everyone involved in it could “realise their full potential”.

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Trustees appoint “outstanding” candidate to lead schools to better times A NEW overall head of the troubled federation that runs Winterbourne International Academy will take up the role in February as work continues to get the school back on track. Adam Williams has been appointed chief executive principal of the Ridings’ Federation of Academies, replacing Beverley Martin whose tenure was short-lived. She only joined in the spring of 2015 but left at the end of October, having faced criticism of her leadership style. The federation includes Yate International Academy as well as the Winterbourne campus and a main challenge for Mr Williams will be to address problems at both sites, which resulted in each being assessed by Ofsted inspectors as requiring improvement. But federation trustees said Mr Williams was an “outstanding” candidate for the

job, having led the John Cabot Academy in Kingswood to the highest Ofsted ranking and then getting a school in Bath out of special measures. Mr Williams said: “It is clear that the community serving the Ridings’ Federation has been through a very challenging year. “I want to connect with stakeholders, both internally and externally, and ensure that the academies are offering the best they can to all their students at every stage of their educational progress. “The federation has the right people and the capability to

become a centre of excellence within the South West and it is my intention to make sure that each child fulfils their potential.” Mr Williams became principal of John Cabot Academy in 2008 when he was only 33, making him one of the youngest principals in the UK. The school’s rating of outstanding was given by Ofsted 18 months later. Four years ago he moved to the former Culverhay School in Bath, which was in special measures and facing closure. It became Bath Community Academy (BCA), came out of special measures and was later named the most improved school in the South West. Mr “Laz” Lazarides, chairman of the Ridings’ Federation of Academies Trust, said there were “significant challenges” ahead but trustees were “thrilled” with the appointment of Mr Williams. He said: “He was an

outstanding candidate and a popular choice among the staff and students who were involved throughout the recruitment process.” It was Mr Lazarides who spoke of the federation going through “turbulent times” with the Ofsted findings, the departure of Ms Martin and Winterbourne academy teachers going on strike when claiming there had been a breakdown in relations with the academy leadership. Mr Williams said: “My job is to re-galvanise this federation of schools so that all stakeholders can realise their full potential. I am looking forward to beginning this work.” The federation has the Winterbourne Sixth Form Centre and Cotswold Edge Sixth Form as subsidiaries, with Yate-based Woodlands Primary Phase and Woodlands Nursery also under its umbrella.

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Frampton primary schools shine in league tables

THE league tables for South Gloucestershire primary schools has been published, showing two primary schools from Frampton Cotterell in the top ten. In 2015 Frampton Cotterell Primary School achieved 100% of pupils gaining a level 4 in all three areas, placing it third on the league tables in South Gloucestershire. It was followed by Watermore Primary, placed seventh according to The Times newspaper. The head teacher of Frampton Cotterell C of E school, Rosie Brydon told the Voice; “The governors are really proud of the hard work and commitment shown by all our staff and pupils, reflected in our SAT results in 2015”. The results compare results for SAT tests taken at the end of Year 6 and rank schools by how many pupils achieve the expected level in reading, writing and maths, which in 2015 was a level 4 and also the number of pupils achieving a level 5 in all three subjects. Parents may use league tables to help them decide on a school for their child, but many

Rose Brydon, head teacher of Frampton Cotterell C of E School education experts says that they are only one indicator of a school’s performance and can be a good opener for discussions

Coalpit Heath newsagents to close Green’s Newsagents on Beesmoor Road is to close. The newsagents is expected to shut finally in the next few weeks after experiencing tough trading conditions. The current owners of Green’s bought the business three years ago and enjoyed a good first year. However the closure of the Church Road bridge in 2014, combined with the effects of the newly opened Sainsbury’s convenience store on Badminton Road nearby have reduced the amount of trade it was attracting. It’s believed that there are negotiations to sell the premises to an interested party who is located in the village.

during tours of potential schools. Every child is counted in the results and this may explain fluctuations in results each

year, as well as the fact they only measure performance in a limited number of subjects.

More rail bridge work needed in Winterbourne to prepare for electrification scheme WORK will be carried out on another bridge in Winterbourne as part of the electrification of the Great Western railway line. The sides of the Dragon Road bridge, which crosses the Bristol-London line, will have to be raised in height for safety reasons. Network Rail has to assess all such bridges to ensure there is a barrier between those using them and the overhead electrification equipment to be installed so that the railway and those crossing it are protected. As well as increasing the height of parapets, the project will also involve the inclusion of anti-climb measures to prevent trespass. Within the last year, a more comprehensive scheme was carried out when the road bridge over the track in nearby Harcombe Hill was re-built.

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A bridge too short leads to loss of crossing for walkers and cyclists PEOPLE who use the Church Lane pedestrian and cycle bridge to travel between Moorend in Winterbourne Down and Downend will have to find an alternative route for the next few months. The bridge, which crosses the A4174 ring road, has been demolished as part of the MetroBus project. Although it will be replaced, that is not scheduled to happen until around Easter, affecting regular users such as some students at Winterbourne International Academy. Alternative routes involve using Badminton Road and Down Road or Bromley Heath Road, Bury Hill and Mill Road. However, the academy has warned its pupils that both routes are busy, with some areas having no paths, and has advised them to consider catching a bus or sharing a lift if they struggle to find a safe way to and from school. Introducing the MetroBus involves widening the ring road between the Bromley Heath and Wick Wick roundabouts in order to create a new bus lane. That widening means the old Church Lane bridge will be too short so it has to be replaced with a new structure with a longer span.

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Library to host free computer classes for beginners

A FREE computer course for beginners will be run at Winterbourne library from February. The course has been organised by South Gloucestershire and Stroud College, with sessions to be held on Thursday mornings over a period of 18 weeks. Anyone interested in enrolling should speak with library staff to book a place. Meanwhile, a volunteer is at the library every Wednesday from 10am to noon to give help and advice to those who cannot attend an extended course. One-to-one sessions can be booked through the library.

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Iron Acton man gives charity a Christmas boost AN unique charity initiative in the Frome Valley has boosted the coffers of the Bristol Dogs and Cats Home. Haydn Rickard started making reindeer on a small scale last year from off cuts of logs, twigs and recycled bits and pieces, in his garage. The reindeer were such a hit with locals that he decided to offer them for sale this year with all proceeds going to the Bristol Dogs and Cats Home. With the support of pubs in the area, orders came in thick and fast and it soon became a cottage industry. Haydn was joined by Steve Tovey from Frampton Cotterell, who helped him out and also created miniature versions of the reindeer. As a result of Haydn and

Steve’s efforts, a cheque for £1750.00 was handed over to Harriet Mortimer, Fundraising Assistant for the Bristol Dogs and Cats Home, at a ceremony at The White Hart Inn in Iron Acton. Haydn and Steve said “we’d particularly like to thank Joanne Keane at the White Hart, Iron Acton where we held the first reindeer auction and “herding”; Pat at the Ring of Bells, Coalpit Heath, for keeping them warm, close to the fire; Sam at the Rising Sun, Frampton Cotterell for sheltering them in his bedroom; all of their customers and staff for their generosity and last but not least, Last but not least, Simon Fairbanks for throwing logs into Haydn’s drive whenever he passed by”.

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Long serving member of Frampton Cotterell Computer Group retires DENNIS Broome, who was one of the founders of the Frampton Cotterell Computer Group, has left after 15 years. He’s moved to a retirement home in Oxfordshire closer to where his family live. Members of the Computer Group committee have visited Dennis at his new home and presented him with a gift to thank him for his hard work and dedication over the years. Keith Powell, Chairman of the Computer Group, said: “For the past 15 years, Frampton Cotterell Computer Group has been providing help and guidance in the use of computers and Dennis has been a mainstay of the group from the beginning. As well as helping people who wanted to learn about computers, Dennis also maintained our equipment and ensured that the computers were working properly and were kept up to date with the latest versions of software. During

Dennis Broome (right) with Keith Powell. Dennis’s time, more than 1,000 people have been helped to take advantage of modern digital technology. We wish him all the best for his retirement. At 85 years old, we think he’s earned it”. The Computer Group

continue to meet at the Brockeridge Centre four mornings a week offering help with tablets as well as PCs and laptops running Windows 10. Dennis also served as a Frampton Cotterell parish councillor for more than 20 years

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A LOW-COST computer scheme is being piloted across South Gloucestershire in a move at helping disadvantaged groups access the internet more easily. A range of starter desktop and laptop PCs are being made available to anyone who is on low income, receiving certain benefits or experiencing other disadvantages. The equipment, which is available through an IT provider is professionally refurbished, ready to use and includes a 12-month warranty. The aim of the scheme is to help people who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford a PC with a view to using it to look for work or access online training and learning. Councillor Heather Goddard, Chair of the Communities Committee, said: “Not owning or having ready access to a computer can be obstacle to people who are looking to find work or to acquire new skills or knowledge through online learning. “This pilot scheme will help those unable to afford a computer through subsidised and supported assistance.” Prices start from around £85 which includes a fully-licensed version of Microsoft® Windows 7, Microsoft® Office 2010, 12-month warranty and free delivery. Residents must receive at least one of the following to be eligible for these special Microsoft® Office system prices: Income Support Jobseekers Allowance Pension Credit Disability Living Allowance/Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Attendance Allowance/Constant Attendance Allowance Carer’s Allowance Incapacity Benefit/Employment and Support Allowance disability element of working tax credit Registered UK charities can also take advantage of this special deal.

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THE Floral Friends of Frampton are looking to build on the success of 2015 by launching a new project. They are aiming to create a sensory garden at the Brockeridge Centre which will be open to the whole community. The project will be on top of the task of maintaining the floral gateways, planters, hanging baskets and wildflower areas that have been established over the last year, The Friends are applying for grants and planning fundraising events to obtain the necessary finance for this garden whilst the Parish Council will be donating a bench. Donations or help for this project is being sought by the Friends. More information can be found on their website http:// ffframpton.wix.com/frampton-cotterell

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THE organisation which runs South Gloucestershire’s leisure centres has celebrated its tenth anniversary. Circadian said since becoming a trust in 2005, it had reinvested more than £7 million into schemes such as new sports and leisure facilities, as well as technology. In the past five years it had also seen an 18 per cent increase in leisure centre use to 2.5 million visits a year, while growth in turnover in the last financial year went up by 7.6 per cent to £11 million. Circadian operates seven leisure centres in the district, including those in Yate and Bradley Stoke. To mark its anniversary, an event was held at its headquarters at the Bradley Stoke complex to thank longstanding employees and clubs, trustees and councillors. They included Holly Payne, swim manager at Yate, who said:

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Honorary title awarded to Winterbourne councillor at special ceremony RETIRED solicitor John Godwin has been made an honorary alderman to recognise his long service with South Gloucestershire Council. Mr Godwin had represented Winterbourne until the 2015 elections, when he decided to step down. However, he remains a Winterbourne parish councillor. A framed certificate was presented to Mr Godwin at a ceremony held in front of the full council, when the title was awarded to a total of six former members. The others were Alan Lawrance and Mike Robbins of Yate, Sheila Cook (Almondsbury), former Conservative leader John Calway (Longwell Green) and Terry Walker (Kings Chase). Council chairwoman Erica Williams, who presented the awards, said: “The title of honorary alderman is bestowed to individuals who have

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Coalpit Heath plant centre owners take on new role as reptile rescuers THE owners of a tropical plant centre in Coalpit Heath have been inundated with requests to re-home a range of reptiles. Sara and Adrian Clover run Bristol Tropical Centre at Viaduct Nurseries, Badminton Road, and have already found new homes for tortoises and geckos. Now they are developing a reptile rescue centre by converting an old portable building into accommodation for the creatures. Adrian said: “We would never turn a reptile away. In the last few months we have taken in

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Business Secretary hears Bristol & Bath Science Park’s plans for growth PROPOSALS to bring new investment and jobs to the West of England were shared with Business Secretary Sajid Javid on a visit to the Bristol & Bath Science Park today (3 December 2015). Mr Javid met members of the Science Park’s steering committee and local MPs Ben Howlett, Chris Skidmore and Luke Hall to discuss emerging proposals to develop a world class automotive research centre on the site. The project is being led by the University of Bath and is supported by the steering committee under the leadership of its chairman, Professor Iain Gray. Mr Javid heard how the proposed £50m project could put establish the UK as a leader in the creation of cleaner, more efficient vehicles by building on the university’s expertise in low carbon automotive propulsion engineering. It could also create thousands of new highly skilled advanced engineering jobs if it was to go ahead. The University of Bath is preparing a detailed business case, which will be used to attract investment needed to deliver the project, which is one of the top priorities for the future development of the Science Park site. Sajid Javid said: “A successful science, technology and engineering sector will play an important part in supporting the government’s plans for economic growth.

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our continued success. The university’s emerging proposals discussed today would greatly benefit the area and attract investment and jobs. We welcome the opportunity to discuss this with the Business Secretary today.” Steve Egan, Vice-President (Implementation) at the University of Bath, said: “We are committed to the development of a facility that would deliver research and development for tomorrow’s clean efficient vehicles. “This facility would work with industry leaders to build on the progress being made in the UK and give us a real competitive edge. We’re encouraged by the support of partners and the opportunity to discuss this with government.” Iain Gray, steering committee chairman, said: “It’s important to demonstrate to government the innovation and growth that Bristol & Bath Science Park is superbly placed to unlock. “The Science Park can act as a vital component in developing new sectors, and this proposal vividly demonstrates the impact that could be made, on a local and national scale.”

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RESIDENTS of Frenchay have achieved a double success in their efforts to safeguard the village in the redevelopment of the hospital site. Frenchay Park House, most recently the headquarters of North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT), will be restored by a local family and 23 acres of the beautiful Frenchay Hospital grounds will become a village green. The preserved woodland and open space will link to the existing Frenchay Common with a new entrance path alongside Cedar House. It will also separate

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Top cop returns to Avon and Somerset force as new chief constable A NEW chief constable has been appointed for Avon and Somerset after the departure of the suspended Nick Gargan. Andy Marsh, currently chief constable of Hampshire, will take up his post on February 1 after the appointment was approved by the area’s police and crime panel. Mr Marsh’s policing career started in Avon and Somerset 28 years ago and he went on to hold senior posts within the constabulary, as well as with the Wiltshire force. He said it was a “great privilege” to be given the chief constable job. He said: “It’s the force I first joined in 1987 and I’m thrilled to be returning as chief constable to help build on the excellent work that’s taken place in the intervening period since I left.” Temporary chief constable Gareth Morgan will remain in his role until Mr Marsh joins the

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INCREASING levels of an unpleasant illness have led to health bosses urging anyone with the symptoms to stay at home and avoid visiting local hospitals. The advice comes as levels of norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug, across the South West are going up. An outbreak at one hospital earlier this year was directly linked to a family member who had been unwell with the virus but had continued to visit. Infection control experts in South Gloucestershire said anyone with diarrhoea and vomiting should wait at least 48 hours after the symptoms had stopped before visiting hospitals because of the ease with which the virus could spread. That could have serious implications for vulnerable patients and put extra pressure on already busy hospitals. Symptoms of norovirus include a sudden onset of nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pains or cramps, headaches, fever and tiredness.

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A SONG specially written by Frampton Cotterell’s Faye TaggartWhite is featured in a film about a young South Gloucestershire woman and her tragic short life. Adam Morgan of Yate, a distant relative of Cynthia Dash, made the film after discovering her story while researching his family tree. Cynthia was born in Chipping Sodbury in 1925 but by the age of 17 had mental health problems. Although it is thought she had depression, knowledge of such conditions was poor at the time and she ended up being committed to an asylum. Cynthia remained at the Coney Hill institution in Gloucester for six years and died when just 23 after developing tuberculosis. Only then was she taken back to Old Sodbury so she could be buried near her home. The short film is called The Life of Cynthia and was shot locally, with Faye approached by Adam to write and perform a song for it. Faye said: “I called the song Rosemary because Cynthia’s mother had said she wished she had given her that name.” Adam, who also appears in the film, said: “Cynthia was suffering with depression in a time when we had little understanding of such an illness.” There is a website www.thelifeofcynthia.co.uk with information about the film, which can be seen on YouTube.

Housing society’s efforts to speed up occupation of homes earns award shortlisting MERLIN Housing Society has been shortlisted for a national award after dramatically cutting the time taken to get homes ready for new occupiers. The Chipping Sodbury-based association said at its worst last year, it took an average of 23 days to bring an empty property up to the standard for someone to move in. It recognised it had to do better so introduced measures to improve performance, leading to a big fall to an average of just six days to get the repairs done. As a result, the costs of completing the work have also been slashed by an average of £800. The improvement has seen the service put in the running for an award from the National Housing Maintenance Forum. Merlin’s repairs service manager, Zalika Fanty, said: “Over the past year we’ve put a huge effort into improving this service. “Everyone has been involved in re-shaping the service to improve our performance, from operatives to managers. It’s been a real team effort. “What’s really pleasing is that we’ve managed to reduce the average cost of preparing each property for its next customer, while maintaining the same level of quality and workmanship. “By doing it faster than ever before, it means properties are empty for less time, which increases our rental income, reduces the chance that the empty property is vandalised and means new customers don’t have to wait as long before they move into their new home.” The awards will be announced at an awards dinner at the end of January.

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It’s the New Year – time to recover and re-think ALREADY Christmas is behind us and we begin to look forward to a New Year. A time when you think about a new year, and a time to recover from over indulgence.

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Health chiefs ask parents to choose the right NHS services for sick or injured children PARENTS in South Gloucestershire have been urged to choose the most appropriate care for their ill or injured children this winter instead of automatically taking them to hospital. Young children are among the most likely to attend A&E for non-emergency injuries or illnesses when in many cases they could receive the necessary care from other local NHS services. Dr Ann Sephton, deputy clinical chairwoman at NHS South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), said: "Winter is traditionally a busy time for the NHS and especially A&E, which often sees an increase in non-emergency attendances. “If it is a genuinely life-threatening situation, parents should not hesitate and should call 999 or go straight to A&E. “But for minor injuries or illnesses it usually quicker, and easier, to seek treatment and advice locally from one of the many NHS services. “These include pharmacists, GP and out-of-hours GP services, the free NHS 111 number and minor injuries units at Yate West Gate Centre and Southmead Hospital." The 111 number can be called around the clock for help and advice. There is also the CCG website www. southgloucestershireccg.nhs.uk/choosewell and a free smartphone service finder app available to download to help locate the nearest relevant NHS South Gloucestershire service.

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THORNBURY Leisure Centre is undergoing a £250,000 refurbishment. The project will include the relocation of the existing gym to a larger, newly refurbished room with new functional fitness equipment. A new dance studio with sprung floor, and a new dedicated Studio Cycling room. The café will also undergo a refurbishment.. The Centre will aim to run as normal with minimal disruption to any facilities or services. It is anticipated that work will be completed during February 2016. Andy Robinson, Centre Manager said, “As a not for profit organisation, we can continue to reinvest money back into Active Centres across South Gloucestershire which means offering our customers the best in health and fitness space and equipment”.

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FOR the first time in 48 years I have found it impossible on 3 separate occasions over the last 2 weeks to find a parking space at the Yate Shopping Centre. This would appear to be because the overflow car park is now full of new units,despite the original Centre having many empty properties. Because of this I have now taken to shopping in Thornbury,which I have found to my delighted surprise, offers a plethora of easily accessed parking spaces. On top of this I find that Thornbury has a far superior choice of excellent quality shops. Is it greed or stupidity that has led Yate down this cul-de-sac? Ian Dunford. Frampton Cotterell.

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Dementia project moves on from Yate to Staple Hill AN exhibition of recent work created as part of the Re:Mapping project has started at Staple Hill Library. Re:Mapping is a series of creative projects taking place in South Gloucestershire libraries which are run by local performance artists and aimed at people with experience of dementia and also people who want to improve their mental wellbeing. The first one was in Yate. The exhibition in Staple Hill is open between 15 December and 19 February, from 2pm to 4pm, and will be displaying a collection of this season’s work. Performance artists from Liz Clarke & Company have been working with small groups of people at Staple Hill Library since

September. Those taking part and the artists collaborated over six weeks using text, performance, recorded sound and film. Together they’ve taken voyages through their imaginations and have created passports as scrapbooks of their journeys, which will be on display at Staple Hill Library. Communities Chair Cllr Heather Goddard said about the project: “We are delighted to have the support of Arts Council England to enable us to provide these sessions. Libraries provide a safe haven for many of our residents and it’s wonderful to watch the participants thrive through exploring their lives and their creativity.” Artist Liz Clarke said:

“During our sessions the group took many journeys – including into memory and forwards into the future, across barriers and with friends. The ‘Passport of the Imagination’ is the result of the work we have created together. Each page has been designed and created by the group as a whole. The Passport of the Imagination is our way of sharing this unique group experience so that others can make their own journey using the Re:Mapping experience as a guide.” The Re:Mapping project will span three years and will visit different library locations. So far the project has taken place in Yate and Staple Hill, and will be visiting Hanham in early 2016.

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THE transformation of the University of the West of England’s Frenchay campus will continue in the New Year with a £23 million student accommodation development. More than 550 bedrooms will be created in Wallscourt Park in a mixture of townhouses, apartments and studios. Work will start in January and be complete by Easter 2017, adding to the 396 rooms built last year in the new village to the south of the campus. Construction will run parallel to the development of a new £50 million Faculty of Business and Law centre and comes three months after the opening of UWE’s £9.8 million Students’ Union building. The new accommodation, which represents the second phase in a three-stage development, will comprise 561 rooms in four, five and six storey buildings designed to complement neighbouring blocks. The scheme will include a laundry along with a common

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Around the W.I. Coalpit Heath WI THE December meeting of Coalpit Heath WI was a really busy event. Our hamper raffle prepared by Marcia Caple was a great success, with four excellent prizes. We were shown how to make bath bombs by our president, Catherine Proudlove and the festivities were topped off with mince pies, mulled wine and nibbles. Our Christmas dinner was held at the Bell in Old Sodbury, we had a great time, the staff at the Bell looked after us so well – thank you very much. Ladies that lunch went to the Swan at Nibley and again we were given very good reports. The annual carol service which has been organised by Joan Maine for over a decade was held at St Saviours on 16 December. It was a lovely evening with a fairly packed church. We sang a range of carols and there were also seasonal poems read by our ladies. Particularly thought provoking was the poem read by Joan Clayden entitled “Homeless”. Mike Swain gave

the Address, finishing with the line “Christmas isn’t just for Christmas” – very poignant. The service was rounded off in true WI style with a rousing “Jerusalem”. The collection of £220 was in aid of St Peter’s Hospice, to thank them for the care they gave to Angie Allinson. Thank you to all the ladies from Frampton Cotterell WI who also attended, it was lovely to see you all there. The service is always rounded off informally with mulled wine and mince pies to give everyone a last time to chat before Christmas. We are looking forward to our January meeting when we will be welcoming Melanie’s Kitchen to give us a demonstration of desserts (hopefully with tasters)! And then February we will be hosting Richard Cornock to talk about a “Year in the Life of a Farm”. 2016 is already shaping up to be a busy year. Frampton Cotterell WI DECEMBER was an actionpacked month for Frampton Cottrell WI members - being

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the festive season, we had the annual Avon Federation WI carol service taking place at St. Mary Redcliffe on the 15th December. On the 8th we had a very enjoyable Bingo evening at Crossbow House, with a bar, festive treats and prizes for all the lucky winners - also the draw for the Christmas Hamper which was made up from contributions from committee members. And on the 22nd December, we gathered for the traditional carols and mince pies get-together at one of our member’s homes. The WI book club also held its annual Christmas dinner at The Rising Sun in early December - so we were able to pack in plenty of activity before the big day arrived! For the new year, the annual WI dinner will be held at the Alveston House Hotel in Thornbury in early February. With regard to the regular monthly events, in January we have Crust and Crumb Bakery giving us a bread-making demo and talk, hopefully with some sampling! For February, Lou Vigars from The Cabin on Beesmoor Road is showing us all how to

January, 2016 up-cycle picture frames and in March, Richard Drew from Frome Valley Voice is coming in to meet us all and to talk about the publication and his sports journalism career. Other events coming up in 2016 will include craft demonstrations, a chance to learn about and try Morris dancing and a presentation from a local award winning gardener, so there is plenty to look forward to in the New Year. Our very own publication, the Frampton Cotterell WI recipe booklet “Frampton Favourites”, has continued to go on sale with the support of local businesses/outlets and will still be available until the end of January 2016. Visitors are always welcome to our monthly meetings at St Peter’s Hall on School Road at 7.45pm, on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Visitors are charged at £2.50 for the evening and any new members can join by paying a membership fee. Special interest groups that meet separately including a book club, choir and our skittles and darts teams. Please search FramptonCottWI to find out more, and do like our page.

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Brandon Trust opens new farm shop LEARNING disability charity Brandon Trust has opened a new farm shop at its Elm Tree Farm project in Stapleton. A grand opening took place with farm supporter Kerry McCarthy, MP for Bristol East and Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, cutting the ribbon during a public open day. The new shop sells a range of fresh, seasonal produce, along with other products from the on-site wood workshop and plant nursery social enterprises. Elm Tree Farm project coordinator Keily Elvin said: “It’s been a long time in the making and everyone on site is really excited. We’ll be selling seasonal stuff that we’ve grown organically, and items we have preserved, such as jams and chutneys, as well as supporting other Brandon Trust projects such as Fired Up by selling their products. We’ll also sell kindling and eggs and pricing is very competitive. “Please spread the word and feel free to pop along to get your five-a-day; it’s local, it’s fresh, it hasn’t been flown in from the

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we support have so much input in to growing and producing at the farm, so the shop is a ‘showcase’ of their achievements. How many other farm shops do you go to where you meet the farmers and producers? Here you can. “It’s all grown organically; the animals are all free-range and

well kept. All the money made will be reinvested to improve the services we offer at the farm.” Elm Tree Farm Shop is open throughout the year, Monday to Friday, from 9.30am-2.30pm, with ample free car parking onsite. The address is Park Road, Stapleton, Bristol BS16 1AA. Contact 0117 958 6206.

Former Frenchay stained glass window to go on display A STAINED glass window rescued from Ward 25 in Frenchay Hospital is about to go on display at Frenchay Village Museum. The colourful celebration of Pudsey Bear and Children in Need was originally in a room that was housed the children’s hospital radio, Radio Lollipop. Roy Oaten of JB Glass removed and repaired the window. Richard Thomas of PTIT Solutions in Frome Valley Road and Jeff Feltham of Exhibition and Displays Direct in Staple Hill offered to make an illuminated display panel to allow the stained glass to be shown to its best advantage. The restored window was delivered to the museum in early December and volunteers were due to install it on the landing over Christmas. Alan Freke, from the museum, said: “We’d like to say a big ‘Thank You’ to those who have so generously supported us in this project. We hope people will visit in the new year to see the window.” The museum also has an exhibition by the Frenchay bellringers to mark 25 years since Frenchay church had a ring of bells installed by parishioners and friends. The was the first new ring of bells in the Diocese of Bristol since 1932. The museum is at the junction of

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Time to get children to eat healthily LOTS of us vow to eat more healthily as a New Year’s resolution, and it’s a great time to get children involved in healthy eating. We spoke to Coalpit Heath mum Jackie Novels, who runs children’s cookery parties as Meals for Squeals, to get some tips. Q: After the indulgence of Christmas how can I get my children back to eating healthily? A: It’s best to go cold turkey (boom boom). Having chocolate biscuits for breakfast at Grandma’s house may have become the norm over Christmas. You may well face a mutiny when you reintroduce normal, healthy foods - but stick with it. It’s hard not to cave in and say “Okay, just one more day of chocolate,” when faced with screaming children, but if you do that it will just take longer to get back to normal. Q: My child only eats the same few foods. How can I get him to try new things?

healthy bones, but very hard to get enough from food. NHS advice is that all children under the age of five should take a daily supplement. But in the winter months, when there’s not enough sunlight to make vitamin D through our skin, it’s a good idea for older children to take an age-appropriate vitamin D supplement too. Q: I’m not a great cook. How can I make sure my child gets a healthy diet? A: We’re lucky that there are lots of options for healthy eating that don’t involve spending a lot of time in the kitchen – lots of meat and fish comes ready to

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Lower voting age narrowly rejected at youth politics forum A DEBATE held in Chipping Sodbury resulted in young people narrowly deciding against giving 16-year-olds the vote. The event at Chipping Sodbury School was the second youth politics forum to be organised by Thornbury and Yate MP Luke Hall. He wanted pupils from across the constituency to be able to discuss relevant and controversial topics, with each session ending in a mock vote on the issue debated. But despite the close decision against allowing 16-year-olds to vote, most taking part said they would be more inclined to support a change if under-18s had more in-depth information about party politics at GCSE level. Other group discussions at the forum included the change in GCSE format, transport and young people’s mental health provision in their area.

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Do you want to reach your goal? by Paul Green, Personal Trainer, from the Willow Brook Clinic JANUARY has arrived and with it all the promises we have made to ourselves about getting into shape in the New Year. But, we have tried and failed before. We quickly lose interest in changing our lifestyles. Our motivation fades as the days of January tick along. Working with a Personal Trainer is an effective way to reach your fitness and wellbeing goals. Whether you want to lose weight, build lean muscle, train for a competition, look and feel better or recover from an injury or operation, Personal Trainers can take the guesswork out of how to get there. Personal Trainers provide you with the guidance, motivation and a customized program based on your own specific goals. Whether you choose one-on-one, small group or sport specific training, a Personal Trainer may be the person you need to keep you on track. A good Personal Trainer delivers safe, effective, fun and interesting workouts. The training programs you are given should be varied and progressive, and geared toward improving your health and wellness. Your Personal Trainer should be

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Dear Friends I HAVE just returned home from Carol Singing in the Globe, a wonderful example of the community and church meeting together. The atmosphere was wonderful as representatives form St Peter ‘s and St Michaels Church Choirs joined together to engage with the locals of one of our village pubs. They included those who had popped in for a pint, those who were there for a pre Christmas meal with their families and those who had turned up to sing having heard on social media that the event was on. On top of the quite melodic singing, the buckets were filled

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Coming together with donations to support Water Aid’s work to bring clean water and sanitation to the developing World and the Wild Goose Cafe’s ministry to the homeless and vulnerable people in Bristol. All this exemplifies what community can be if it allows itself to be underpinned by the spiritual message which is at the heart of the Christmas story; God becoming a human being to restore hope to humanity and offering us a vision of community based on love, peace and care for the vulnerable and weak. All of this has been at the core of the Christmas story for centuries. As you read this article we will, of course, be entering a new year and it is my hope and prayer that the hundreds of you who have engaged with our local churches in some way over the Christmas period will carry something of this spirit into 2016. If Christmas is to mean anything it must lead to change and transformation. What better time to own this and move on,

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Have your say on housing and transport at roadshows visiting Yate and Filton ROADSHOWS on plans for future housing and transport will be held in Yate and Filton in January. The events are among a series of exhibitions organised for the former Avon area – now known as the West of England - as part of a major consultation exercise into development during the next 20 years. It is estimated that 85,000 new homes will be needed during that time, with 56,000 already planned and predicted, meaning space will have to be found for a further 29,000 properties. People can have their say on where those houses could be built, as well as the question of transport, at the Filton campus of South Gloucestershire and Stroud College between noon and 2pm on Tuesday, January 5. The roadshow moves to Yate’s library on Friday, January 15, also running from noon to 2pm. There is also a dedicated website www.jointplanningwofe.org. uk where comments can be made until Friday, January 29. Currently the West of England is worth about £26 billion a year to the UK economy and forecasting shows that 95,000 jobs are anticipated to be created by 2036.

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n 10am Epiphany Parish Praise (display of cribs in the windows) St Saviour’s Church

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n 6pm Children’s Film, St Saviour’s Church

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n Bristol Budgerigar Society. Monday January 11 commencing 7.30pm. Demonstrations and advice on preparation of exhibition budgerigars for showing. Visitors welcome to join our friendly social meetings at Little Stoke Community Hall, Little Stoke Lane, Bristol BS34 6HR. Further details from the Secretary Colin Parsons. Tel 01454 775878. colinpauline@ hotmail.com or Chairman Peter Dark 01454 201217. honey35@ hotmail.co.uk

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Have you got an event you would like to publicise? Do you run a club or society in the Frome Valley area? Send details of your events or activities to richard@fromevalleyvoice.co.uk or call us on 01454 800120 We will make sure thousands of people in the area get to hear about it Assembley hall, Sailbury rd, Downend. open to non members. Roger Davis 0117 9571703 or Hilary Walton 0117 9792832.

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information call Helen 01454 773781. n Memory Cafe, run by the Alzheimer’s Society. The Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne, 2pm - 4pm 1st Monday of month. Scrabble, The Community Centre, Winterbourne, 2- 4.30pm n Manor Hall Gardening & Social Club The Manor Hall 2.-3.30pm. First Monday of the month, (except for Bank Holidays on the second Monday). n 1st Winterbourne Down and Buryside Beavers Scouts 5pm until 6:30pm at the Scout hut on Green Dragon Road, Winterborne. n 1st Winterbourne Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Meet Monday evenings in St. Michael’s Room. winterbournesmgsl@ cotswoldedgescouts.org.uk 01454 775024 n North Road Ladies, Iron Action Parish Hall, 7.30, every first Monday. n Women’s Fellowship Zion Church Hall 2.30p.m.- 3.45

(from the middle of September) Programme of speakers, choirs etc., followed by a cup of tea. 50p per week. For more details ring Pat Lax 886830 n Iron Acton WI Iron Acton Parish Hall, 7.30, second Monday of month. n Crossbow Singers, Crossbow House, Frampton Cotterell. 7.30.Term Time only, starting in September. We would love to welcome more tenors and basses. Please contact Jenny on 01454 313037. n Winterbourn Down Border Morris Morris Dancing, All Saint’s Church Hall, 8.15pm n Line dancing with Laughter in Line, Zion Church Hall, Woodend Rd, Frampton Cotterell. Beginners 7.30pm, Improvers, 8.30pm. Info Sarah 01454 773929 www.laughterinline.org n Winterbourne Scrabble Club - weekly 2.00 - 4.30 pm at Winterbourne & District Community Centre, Watleys End Road, Winterbourne. Further

January at Winterbourne Library Opening times: Monday: closed Tuesday: 9.30am - 7.00pm Wednesday: 9.30am - 5.00pm Thursday: closed Friday: 9.30am - 7.00pm Saturday: 9.30am - 5.00pm Sunday: closed Rhymetime: Rhymes and songs for parents and babies/ toddlers to enjoy together every Tuesday morning 9.30 – 10.00am Pre School Storytime: Join us weekly on Wednesdays 9.30 – 10.00am for stories and crafts, term time only. Pre-school Stay ‘n’ Play sessions! Join library staff every Friday afternoon 2.152.45pm for stories and play. This session runs throughout the year. Our Chatterbooks group for young people in Years 5 and 6 will be meeting on Saturday 23 January 2.30-3.30pm The Book Group for Parents

will be meeting on Friday 15 January 2.00 – 3.00pm New members are very welcome – please speak to a member of staff or contact the group’s facilitator Liz on 07825510079 The Craft Group will be meeting on Saturday 9 and 23 January 10.00am – 12.00noon. South Gloucestershire and Stroud College Computer Classes for Beginners South Gloucestershire and Stroud College will be running their next FREE course for beginners starting in February. This is an eighteen week course that takes place at Winterbourne library on a Thursday morning 9.30am – 12.00 noon. Please speak to a member of staff to book your place. If you don’t have time for an extended course then Mike, our IT volunteer, is on hand every Wednesday morning 10.00am

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– 12.00 noon. Mike can help you with all your computer queries, from setting up an iPad to accessing Universal Jobmatch as well as helping you to get started with Learn My Way, an online course for beginners. You can book a one to one session with Mike by speaking to a member of staff Are you 65 years of age or over, registered disabled, on a low income or an unpaid carer? Have you considered the many benefits that owning your own computer can give? South Gloucestershire Council has teamed up with an IT provider to offer a range of low cost professionally refurbished starter computers at special discounted prices to eligible residents and registered UK charities. Prices start from under £90 including Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010 plus a 12 month return to base warranty. To find out if you are eligible

and for more details visit: www. southglos.gov.uk/goonline Did you know that you can reserve and renew books online? You can also download e-books, e-audiobooks and e-magazines. Find out all that’s on offer at www.librarieswest. org.uk Winterbourne Library Staff would like to wish everyone A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR For more information on any of the above please contact us: Telephone: 01454 868006 Email: winterbourne.library@ southglos.gov.uk Visit our website to find out more: www.southglos.gov.uk/ libraries Follow us on twitter: www. twitter.com@southgloslibs ‘Like’ us on Facebook for all the latest at South Gloucestershire Libraries

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info from Gill on 01454 773573. 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. Details from the Secretary Colin Parsons Tel 01454 775878. E-mail colinpauline@hotmail.com or Chairman, Peter Dark. Tel 01454 201217. E-mail honey@darkm. freeserve.co.uk 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.

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n Rhymetime. Winterbourne Library. 9.30 – 10am. Rhymes and songs for parents and babies/toddlers to enjoy together. n Slimming World 9.30 The Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne. Tel Becca 07721 907780 n Knit and Natter The Beacon@ Zion United Church. 10am 12noon. Contact Mary Thexton 01454 850704 n Yate Visually Impaired Group. Yate Fire Station 2.30 pm every other Tuesday Contact Gay Williams 01454 321749 gab56@ btinternet.com n Winterbourne Ladies, The Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne, 7.30 -10pm, second Tuesday of month. n Crossbow Bridge Club, Crossbow House. 7.30pm n Slimming World 7.30 Elm Park School, Winterbourne. Tel Becca 07721 907780 n Centre Squares (dancing). Winterbourne Comunity Centre 7.45pm n Frampton Cotterell WI. Crossbow House, 7.45, fourth Tuesday of month n Folk Dancing. Crossbow House, Frampton Cotterell. 8.30

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Wednesday n Pre School Storytime. Winterbourne Library 9.30 – 10.00am, term time only. n ‘Silver Chords Group, over 50’s social club. Every other Weds, Mason’s View Community Centre Winterbourne. 1.45pm. Entertainment and coach trips. Everyone welcome Contact Doreen 01454 776484. n Winterbourne Police Beat Post. Greenfield Centre 2-3pm n Slimming World 7.30pm Frampton Cotterell Cof E School. Tel Lisa 07815 759118 n Coalpit Heath WI. Church Hall

of St Saviours Church, Coalpit Heath. First Wednesday of each month. 7.45pm. New members welcome. n The Winterbourne Players, 8.00 pm, Community Centre, Watleys End Road. More info, Brian 07792 656689. n Beginners Meditation Class on Wednesdays 7pm to 8pm at the Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne To reserve your place on the next 5 week course, please contact Sarah Presley on 07590 621495/ sarahpresley@live.com

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Become a Reading Hack Volunteer and meet new people, learn new skills and inspire others to read SOUTH Gloucestershire Libraries are seeking young people aged 13 to 24 to take part in their exciting new volunteer scheme. Getting involved gives young people the chance to meet new friends and learn skills including: marketing and promotion, creative skills, team working, communication skills and many more. Volunteers will work as part of a friendly team and there are a range of volunteering opportunities available depending on the volunteer’s skills and interests. This new, year round volunteering scheme is part of Reading Hack, a programme led by young people who do reading activities and volunteering to gain skills and experience. One 17 year old Reading Hacker said, “It’s an amazing idea in that it tries to actively engage teenagers to read and get involved with changing their community for the better.” Encouraging young people to take part, Martin Burton, Community Cultural Services Manager for South Gloucestershire said, “Volunteering with South Gloucestershire Libraries offers young people a unique opportunity to gain new skills and experience, supporting them in their college, university and job applications.” For an application form or more information, ask a member of staff at any South Gloucestershire library, visit www. southglos.gov.uk/libraries or email emma.fisher@southglos. gov.uk

Imperial Purple to Denim Blue: the Colourful History of Textiles ON Thursday 21st January, South Glos Decorative & Fine Arts Society start the New Year by welcoming Dr Susan Kay-Williams, with her slide illustrated lecture on the story of textiles and dyeing, ranging across time periods and continents from pre history to the mid 19thCentury and from Europe to India, China and South America. Susan is Chief Executive of the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court and has lectured worldwide. Meeting at Bradley Stoke Community School BS32 7BS (near Bradley Stoke Library and Leisure Centre), we are a friendly group welcoming Guests and new Members. Refreshments from 7.00 pm, lecture at 7.30 pm. Good parking & easy access. To join us please call Sally Kitching on 01454 77440 sallykitching@googlemail.com http://sgdfas.org.uk No artistic ability required – just an enquiring mind and an interest in the Arts.

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Training Club, Crossbow House. Lessons from 7.15pm, Gold, Silver, all to K.C. standard. Tel: 01179 613531 or 01454 774046. n Sugarcraft: If you are interested in sugar icing why not come along to our meeting? We have demonstrations monthly on flowers and models and practice/ workshops with instruction. We meet on the third Thursday of every month at 7.30pm – 9.30pm at St Andrews Hall, Elm Park, Filton. Visitors welcome. Contact Jean Kington on 0117 956 8737 for more information. n Winterbourne Short Mat Bowling Club Thursday 1.30 - 4.30 at Winterbourne Community Centre, Watleys End Road. Contact Pat Sleightholme, 01179 793473. New members welcome.

Friday n St James The Less Parent and Toddler Group, The Marshall Rooms, Iron Acton. 10.30 12.30 term times. n Frome Valley Art Group Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne. 1pm to 4pm and 6.30pm to 9pm n Frampton Cotterell Male Voice Choir, Zion Church, Frampton Cotterell. 7.30pm – 9.00pm. New members welcomed, no audition, Call Paul Crook 01454 851656. n Frampton Cotterell Community Associon. Fridays at Crossbow House School Road Ist Friday of every month Quiz- 3rd Friday of every month Bingo, both start at 8 pm. n Winterbourne Short Mat Bowling Club Friday 1.30 - 4.30 and 7.30 - 10.30 at Winterbourne Community Centre, Watleys End Road. Contact Pat Sleightholme, 01179 793473. New members welcome.

Saturday n Brockeridge Quilters, Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne. 10am to 4pm, third Saturday of the month.

January, 2016 n Bingo Open7/00pm,Bingo 8/00pm Music & Dancing from 8/30pm-11/30pm Every Saturday night.(£4) at the Royal British Legion Ryecroft Rd n Patchwork and Quilting Beginner classes starting in September on alternate Saturdays. For more information contact Sallieann Harrison on 01454 774591. Also Patchwork and Quilting Classes Block of the Month for intermediate quilters. One Saturday every month for seven months starting in September. For more information contact Sallieann Harrison on 01454 774591.

Sunday n Japanese Embroidery Class Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne 9.30am to 4pm, (monthly). Contact: Jo Tripp 01454 850147. n Nature Reserves, Winterbourne work party meets 1030am, Church Lane, Winterbourne, 2nd & 4th Sundays in the month. Newleaze reserve (Bristol Road) 10.30am Ist Sunday of month Huckford Quarry 2.30pm 3rd Sunday of month. Contact Frank Smith 01454 778975. n Car Boot Sale Every Sunday 9am Beesmoor Road Playing Field, Frampton Cotterell. £5 per car/van Call 07802 336731

More Ringers Needed! Pucklechurch Handbell Ringers are looking for new ringers. You can learn to ring faster than you think. It is great fun and you do not need to read music. Anyone can learn and expert tuition is available. Practice is on Tuesday evenings 7.00pm to 8.15 pm Give it a try.

Get switched on to power company apprenticeship scheme THE company that distributes power to South Gloucestershire is recruiting new apprentices. Western Power Distribution said it wanted to take on about 100 technical apprentices in 2016, including for the Bristol area. Eleanor Sturges, of the company’s employee relations team, said apprenticeships took between two and three years to complete. Apprentices then progress into a qualified role working on either overhead lines, the underground cable network or in substations maintaining equipment. Ms Sturges said: “Our apprentices have the opportunity to work towards an industry-specific qualification while gaining hands-on experience at a local depot.” Applications have to be submitted by the end of January, with information and forms available on the Western Power Distribution website.

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Still some festive fun to be had at the Bristol Old Vic If you are loathed to bring down the Christmas decorations and start the long haul to Spring, there is still some festive cheer to be had in King Street as the Old Vic’s Christmas productions are still running in January. Sleeping Beauty. Until 17 January WE all know the story of Sleeping Beauty -the breaking of the curse after 100 years with a true love’s kiss - but the Old Vic’s telling of the tale promises something different, and they don’t disappoint. This story is very different. Forget the first hundred years, this production focusses on what happens afterwards. It’s all a bit of a surprise to the audience, firstly because it’s a prince and not a princess who’s been snoozing all this time. And as for that kiss, suffice to say it’s not the most romantic. The stark wooden set may not have the colour and texture of last year’s production of ‘The Little Mermaid’, but it very cleverly set up to tell the story, and once the cast have got into their stride you are clearly in their spell. The experienced Joe Hall and Lucy Tuck (who shone in the outdoor production of The Boy Who Cried Wolf) excel as the King and Queen. David Lemmings is wonderful as the wide eyed Prince Percy, trying

Joe Hall (Gladys), Stu Goodwin (Bea), Lucy Tuck (Edith), Dominic Allen (Thelma), Ewan Black (Rhona) and Heather Williams (Nelly) in Sleeping Beauty - Photography by Steve Tanner to make sense of the world he’s woken up in. Stu Godwin steals the show as the outrageously evil fairy Sylvia, striding across the stage with menace and camp comedy in equal measure. It’s a talented ensemble cast that provides a faultless performance, no more

so than when all the fairies are gathered together, gossiping in a manner of ladies who lunch. Spare a thought for the three musicians, Ruth Hammond, Brian Hargreaves and Pat Moran. Armed with just an accordion, guitar and double bass, they precede the two acts with gloriously daft renditions of Living on a Prayer and Tom Jones’ Kiss. It sets the stage for the silliness to come. The Night That Autumn Turned To Winter Until 10 January

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THE Studio at the Bristol Old Vic is an intimate venue at the best of times, but the cast of The Night that Autumn Turned To Winter transport us into a wintery woodland that transfixes not only the young children at whom the production is aimed, but the adults too. Never short of audience participation, Clare Beresford, Dominic Conway and Miriam Gould dazzle in this hour of fun, not only with their musical ability, but also with their humour and incredibly silly

costumes. The forest has one last day of Autumn before the Winter arrives, and we meet many of the local inhabitants getting ready for the toughest of seasons. And, as well as the three forest rangers who guide us through proceedings, we meet rabbits who sing a most incredible carrot opera, a frog with goodness knows what in its belly and a rather short-sighted and incompetent Scottish owl. Add to the mix a squabbling fox and badger, hedgehogs and a fly with a couple of sieves for eyes, and it’s no wonder that the children sitting just a couple of feet from the action were entranced. The big question for them is whether the Winter unicorn will turn up. It’s both a touching and very funny production, the trio that make up the Little Bulb Theatre have such versatility that the play hits all the right notes. That much is clear in the rapped faces of the children. It may already be Winter outside, but for a few days more you can enjoy the dying embers of Autumn at the Old Vic. It’s worth the trip.

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New Luke Hall MP writes for Yate & Sodbury Voice

Wishing everyone a very happy New Year I WOULD like to wish everybody in our local area a Happy New Year. It has been a huge privilege to represent Yate, Thornbury and the surrounding towns and villages since May, and I am continually humbled by your trust. Being one of the few MPs that represents my home constituency, where I was born and grew up, is a huge honour. When I look back on what our community has achieved together this year I am incredibly proud. One of the first things I did in Parliament was debate the future of healthcare in South Gloucestershire, and raise our local concerns directly with the Minister. Three months later, local health chiefs have announced they are now developing two community hospitals in our area at Frenchay and Thornbury, a step in the right direction for local health. We have made strides on Dementia Awareness – Together with local residents I have been running dementia friend events in towns and villages around South Gloucestershire, making sure our area is leading the way in improving our understanding of the condition. I have held my second jobs fair with a third planned for next year, and I am delighted to report that unemployment has fallen in our area by 27% in the

last year alone. Our M4 Junction 18A is campaign is gathering pace with now over 1000 people and over 100 businesses signing the petition backing my call for investment in our infrastructure. Our Young person’s political forum is growing with every session demonstrating that young really are not an apathetic generation, they just need the opportunity to get involved. The MP’s community fund has now been able to grant funding to its 6th local group with the latest allowing a local youth rugby club to keep on encouraging young people to play sport. We have seen announcements on the further rollout of broadband across our area and more frequent bus services. These are just a few things that we have achieved together in 2015, and I would like take this opportunity to thank everybody in our local area for granting me the honour and privilege of representing our community that I love so much and for your time in raising local issues, your emails and your support in 2015. There is a huge amount more to achieve next year, but for now I would like to wish everybody a hopeful start to 2016.

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3 Piece Band and a Disco Music for all tastes. Everyone welcome Price includes our Special Buffet £15 Bar open till late

Jays Social Dance Night Saturday January 2nd 7.30pm Tom’s Sunday Family Night Restarts Sunday 3rd January 7.30pm Women’s Section Club afternoon Wednesday 6th January 2.00pm Speakers, Quiz’s, outings Meeting fortnightly

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Large entry for The Allen Classic Trial

A TOTAL of 75 cars with drivers and navigators gathered at The Bull in Hinton for the start of the Allen Classic Trial. Their day would consist of a relaxing tour around the hills surrounding Bristol punctuated with adrenaline fuelled ascents of muddy rock-strewn hills. Each hill was attempted in turn, starting at Tog Hill and finishing at the legendary John Walker, where cars descend through a river before climbing up a heavily rutted track and bursting out the top into fantastic views of the countryside. By the time the last car had rolled into the finish, the sun had set and Nick Farmer was declared the winner, having climbed every hill except Fry’s Bottom near Keynsham. On January 14, a team of drivers from Downend will be providing free passenger rides at Autosport International, the racing car show at Birmingham’s NEC as part of Go Motorsport’s Autosolo Display Team. Aside from giving lots of people happy faces, the team will use the event

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Wheelie good results for Zailan book 7-year-old a place at world BMX championships YOUNG BMX champion Zailan Johnson is still only seven but he has qualified for the third time for a major competition. Zailan, of Frampton Cotterell, is among the best riders in his age group, racing at home and overseas. He has already made it to the position of best in the South West for his age category and in 2016 will represent Britain when he competes against other junior riders at the world championships in Colombia. Zailan has previously taken part in the championships in 2014 and this year – in the Netherlands and then Belgium – having first learnt to ride a bike when he was two. He qualified to go to South America as a result of being in the top 12 of his age group, finishing the season by becoming the British number three. But Zailan is following in the footsteps of his parents, Mike Johnson, 34, and Hayley Fenning, 32, who are also top BMX riders, and his 12-year-old sister, Lexi, who also took part in the 2015 world championships. He rides for the Bristol BMX Club based in Patchway and has been sponsored since the age of five by the Crucial BMX shop in Bristol, a link that will continue into 2016.

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43 Cup winners head to Coalpit Heath

Rain doesn’t dampen Frampton Athletic’s festive Spirit

A WET December saw Frampton’s three teams reduced to just four games in total, with their Reserve side not playing a game at all. Frampton’s first team only had a single game in December, under the floodlights on the 3G pitch at the GFA headquarters, which is the home ground of Real Thornbury. Frampton took a 2-0 lead in the first half, but were punished for some very sloppy defending in the second half, conceding 3 goals within 15 minutes of the half time break and ended up on the wrong side of a 3-2 defeat. Following postponements due to the weather on both the 12th and 19th December, they will face a 4-week break. Their next fixture is scheduled for Saturday 9th January, which sees them travel to high-flying Talbot Knowle United. Frampton’s Reserve side, whose last game was on 7th November, weren’t able to

get any games on throughout December and by the time their next fixture comes round on Saturday 9th January, the players will have been well rested, having gone a total of 8 weeks without a game! They will hope to go out against Henbury on 9th January feeling fresh and aiming for a big victory. Frampton’s ‘A’ side were able to get all 3 of their scheduled games played in December, despite games being called off around them. Their first game of December saw the face Bromley Heath United in the 3rd round of the GFA Minor Cup. Frampton ran out 4-2 winners on the day thanks to goals from George Griffin, Nick Djerfi and a very rare Jake Yeo strike. They will now face Shirehampton Corinthians from the Bristol Churches League in the Quarter Finals. In the league, they went down 2-1 at home to Highridge United ‘A’, in a game that saw

the Highridge United goalkeeper sent off for throwing punches at several Frampton players. They bounced back in their last game of 2015 with a 3-0 thumping of Sea Mills Park ‘A’, to finish the year on a high. However, they will only have the single week of rest, as their next game is on Saturday 2nd January against Port of Bristol Reserves. On a social note, Frampton Athletic enjoyed their Christmas night out with a visit to the Bristol Bierkeller. Christmas hats were the theme of the evening (although standard Santa hats were clearly not allowed!). Numbers may have been light, but those who did make it made the most of the evening and thoroughly enjoyed the festivities. A particular highlight was the pole-dancing skills (or possibly lack of skills) from Frampton regular Jake Yeo, whose horizontal dismount from the pole may still be hurting him now.

COALPIT Heath Cricket Club is to host an evening with Gloucestershire County Cricket Club head coach Richard Dawson and members of his Royal London One-Day cup winning squad. Gloucestershire were crowned Royal London One-Day Cup champions after a thrilling fight back at Lords. Eleven years after the club’s last major trophy success, the young squad came of age to beat Surrey by six runs in the final over of the match. The evening, at their clubhouse on Monday 8th February, will be a chance to meet Richard and members of his squad and take part in a Q&A session. There will also be opportunities to see the Royal London One-Day cup, as well as a chance to win signed memorabilia. Richard Dawson said: “It is about trying to connect with our clubs and make them feel a part of Gloucestershire Cricket. Building a stronger relationship can only help strengthen both professional and recreational cricket in Gloucestershire.” The evening starts at 7pm and is completely free for anyone connected to the club. Refreshments and hot food will also be available on the night. Further details are available on the cricket club’s web site http:// www.coalpitheathcc.org.uk/ .

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matched the effort,. The hard work put in by the players has been rewarded with goalkeeper Dan Looker currently attending the school of excellence for goalkeepers and Alfie Britton being scouted by Cardiff City. Current Under 9 managers, Andy Thatcher and Mark Britton are opening training places for a new Under 10’s side and any new players are welcome to attend training in the new year on Saturday mornings between 9.00 and

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Netballers going strong despite difficult December THE first and second team both started Dec anxious to secure some more wins to put them in strong positions in their leagues going into the New Year, Anna Keir reports. The second team just had one game in December. A slightly depleted team played against Skylarks White. It was a very fast paced game and a few errors from the Frampton team enabled Skylarks to pull away from them towards the end. Even the fantastic cameo appearances from defender Amy Davidge and centre court player Claire Fletcher could not quite help with the score line, with Frampton losing 29-17. It was particularly strong play from Lucy Buckley and Captain Hollie Barnes who were voted by Frampton and Skylarks as Players of the Match. The first team came up against PSL Panthers 3 on 5th Dec. Panthers are a difficult

team to play against with tough defenders. The final score was a loss of 47-43, but such a close score line means that Frampton gained a valuable bonus point. Kelli Catley’s strong defence in the D as Goalkeeper earned her Frampton’s Player of the Match, with Emily Harris’s sharp shooting earning her Panthers Player of the Match. Next up for the firsts was Bristol Storm 4. This was a fantastic game for the team, with Captain Emily Harris proudly leading on a brilliant team performance all round. Frampton won 47-26. Jess Leak as Goal Shooter could not miss, and she was voted as Player of the Match by both teams. Both teams go into the New Year in a very respectable third place in division’s 7 and 10. We finished off the year with some celebrations - a very sensible and well behaved Christmas party at the Hilton.

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Frampton kids impress in Gloucester Cup Frampton Rugby Club’s U12’s team reached the quarter finals of the Gloucester Cup despite the wind and rain on offer at Matson for the tournament. Joe Cleary has the details. Cheltenham North 0 Frampton Cotterell 20 A great start by Frampton, pressurising from the off with some good passing and a darting run by Matt followed by a short pass to Gabe a meter from the line enabling him to push over for the opening score. A similar move increased Fram’s lead soon after, this time Jamie with a strong push forward and again it was Gabe to cross the line for the score. Shortly after Matt dived over but the referee had already blown for an infringement but there was time for another Fram try right at the end of the half with Lewis crossing the line to put Fram three tries to nil ahead. The second half continued as the first had ended with more Frampton pressure. A great catch by Marcus from the kick off put Cheltenham on the back foot again and when Cheltenham did get the ball they were pinned back from some great tackling in particular by Nik and Olley. Following another strong push by the Fram forwards, Gabe crossed the line again for his third and Fram’s fourth try of the game, a great start to the day. Frampton Cotterell 0 Tewkesbury 15 A very different game from the first as Tewkesbury started well and scored early on, finding the gap for an opening score. A great tackle from Matt saved another certain try but it wasn’t long in coming after winning a scrum the ball was worked wide and Tewkesbury extended their lead with a try in the corner. A third try came right at the end of the half when the speedy Tewkesbury backs found a gap to break free and run through and score. Fin certainly had his hands full playing at full back and Frampton battled back though with Lewis saving another certain score before injuries to Marcus and Lewis meant Fram going a man down. They gave everything though in the second half and a gallant defensive performance denied Tewkesbury any further score.

Frampton Cotterell 5 Minchinhampton 10 It’s always a tough encounter between these two evenly matched teams and this was no exception. Again some resolute defending by Frampton, with some great tackling by Rory and Ben kept the game scoreless at the half. An injury to Mike meant another Fram substitution. The game came to life in the second half and with Lewis back, Fram began to threaten but it was Minchinhampton who got the opening score as their strength showed for a push over try. Jamie rallied the troops though and with time running out and a penalty to Frampton, he tapped and ran over to level the scores. But with seconds remaining Minchinhampton won a line out and the ball was worked wide for a score in the corner to claim the win.

the line. There was some great passing by Fram with Jamie going close but the half ended disappointingly with an injury to Gabe. In the second half Matt again fell just short but following a penalty to Fram the ball was worked wide and Nick crossed over for the all important try to win the game. Quarter Final : Frampton Cotterell 0 Stow on the Wold 15 Frampton had made it to the Plate quarter final, which is more than could be said for the club’s gazebo. It was always going to be a tough game against a strong

Stow side and they stole the ball for an early score following a good passing move. Another try followed when the ball was worked wide again for a try in the corner. The boys battled well in the second half and nearly scored but Jamie was held up a metre from the line before Stow finished the scoring following a line out which they won and a strong run through the middle ended with a try. It was a long but enjoyable day’s rugby which ended with some proud parents and coaches. The boys did exceptionally well in difficult weather conditions and played some cracking and committed rugby.

Frampton Cotterell 5 Ross on Wye 0 Frampton needed a win to be in contention for a place in the Plate and the game didn’t disappoint with some great end to end stuff. Roy had a great weaving run and Jack had a strong run along

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FRAMPTON’S Colts continued their recent good form with a great victory on the road at Wells, wining 17-12 in a very entertaining and competitive encounter, to back up away victories at North Petherton and Bridgwater. With the traffic around Bristol being hugely congested with xmas shoppers, several of the team were late, meaning Frampton had no time to warm up and practice backs moves with Tom Curnock making the move from outside centre to fly half. That said Frampton started brightly with the forwards winning possession through ruck and maul. Wells defended solidly until the Frampton back line exploited an overlap out wide for Will Patrick to race round the defence and score to take the lead. Frampton continued to pressurise Wells and continued to dominate up front. Again the forwards set the platform for the backs to exploit gaps in the Wells back line. Ross Sharpe and

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Alex Stenner both making much in roads in the centres. This led to Will Patrick scoring his 2nd try in the corner for Frampton to go 12-0 ahead. Sadly shortly after scoring his 2nd try Will had to leave the field as he took a knock to head. After a pitch side assessment from Nurse Helen Smith the prolific try poacher was deemed fit to not take any further part in the match. With Frampton now playing against the elements and up the hill in the second half, Wells started to apply some pressure of their own. Wells forwards began to put some phases together that allowed their backs, in particular the inside centre to open the Frampton defence. A Wells try soon came after some resolute defensive efforts from Frampton. Frampton still ahead 10-7. This game was up for grabs heading into the last 15 minutes. Wells kept the pressure on the Frampton line for prolonged periods but the Frampton defence held firm repelling every attack.

It was from a huge defensive effort and a Frampton turnover that allowed Scrum Half Lewis Oakley to clear the line with a kick up field to set up a line out in the wells half. Although Wells won their line out, the pressure applied by Frampton resulted in turnover ball in midfield. Frampton then set up a solid driving maul. Taine Buffery with the ball at the back drove over the Wells try line to score a real forwards try that was set up by great defence. Lewis Oakley kicked the conversion for Frampton to extend the lead 17-7. From the restart Wells

continued to pressurise the Frampton defence, which held stern. Sadly young first team prospect outside centre Alex Stenner, following a huge tackle to drive the Wells attack back further, had to leave the field with a broken collarbone. With the Frampton midfield now beginning to blow in the last few minutes Wells managed to score a fine try to take the score to 17:12 in Frampton’s favour. This galvanised the Frampton defence to lock the game out for Frampton to take well deserved victory. Frampton move up to 4th in the Somerset Colts league.

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