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School inspector calls for parents’ support for academy action plan AN OFSTED inspector said the support of parents was needed for action required to improve standards at Winterbourne International Academy. James Sage, from the education watchdog, said students also had to be involved in developing more positive attitudes to learning. Mr Sage was at the academy (WIA) to monitor progress after a report in the spring assessed the school as requiring improvement. It is just one problem facing the school, which has also seen teachers go on strike and Beverley Martin, who had been in overall charge of the Ridings Federation of Academies, leave her post. Mr Sage acknowledged there had been significant changes since the spring inspection which occurred when Ms Martin herself had only been in post for a week - including among senior leaders and to the curriculum. But he said they had not yet had “sufficient impact on improving the quality

of teaching, learning and assessment” and students’ achievement had not risen quickly enough. He also said many teachers did not support changes outlined

in an action plan aimed at making improvements, or did not fully understand what they needed to do, and their trust had to be restored. More on Page 7.

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Housing scheme drawn up for former Frampton Cotterell pub car park FOUR houses could be built on land that used to be the car park for the former Western Coach House pub in Frampton Cotterell. Crossman Homes has submitted an outline planning application for the site in Bristol Road, which is in the green belt. But in a document drawn up on Crossman’s behalf by architects Atelier 17, it said as a previously developed plot, it was regarded as a brownfield location and there were grounds for special circumstances to allow building. The developers have suggested putting four fourbedroom houses on the site, where the former pub has already been converted into homes. In the application, Atelier 17 claimed: “The site is a local eyesore and has been in a similar state since the redevelopment of the public house. “But the failure at the time

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Consultation to open on South Gloucestershire’s development future PEOPLE in South Gloucestershire are being urged to have their say on two major planning blueprints that will shape new development and growth in the district. The first consultation is for the Joint Spatial Plan (JSP) which sets out a 20-year vision for housing and employment expansion in the West of England – the area covered by the former Avon county. Its aim is to set out the most appropriate location and mix of housing, as well as land for employment. It will also identify the transport and other infrastructure requirements needed across the region. Consultation will start on November 9 and will be followed later in the month by South Gloucestershire Council’s own Policies, Sites and Places (PSP) plan. That document sets out new planning policies for the area up to 2027, looking at how new development and growth will be managed, as well as allocating and safeguarding land for various types of development. The council cannot demonstrate a five year supply of housing land so it has to identify extra housing sites - and consult further on them - before submitting the final plan to the inspector.

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Spotlight falls on winning police officers in annual awards scheme SOUTH Gloucestershire police officers are among winners in this year’s Avon and Somerset neighbourhood policing awards. A panel of judges sifted through more than 240 nominations to determine the winners for different policing areas, which included neighbourhood police team sergeant Clive Summerill for outstanding customer service. Sgt Summerill is responsible for the teams that cover areas such as Yate, Chipping Sodbury, Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne. The overall winners will now be announced at an awards dinner at the end of November. Other area winners from South Gloucestershire include

the Frampton Cotterell neighbourhood team, special constable Sara White and volunteer police cadet Alex Masey. It was also decided to give a special recognition award to the rural crime team as part of the neighbourhood beat team of the year category. Temporary chief constable Gareth Morgan said: “The standard of nominations for this year’s awards have been outstanding. “It’s always a privilege and source of pride to read the citations, particularly those from the public, outlining the role that officers and staff are undertaking in communities across Avon and Somerset.”

Traffic calming scheme planned outside Frampton Cotterell school COUNCIL leaders are planning to introduce a new system to slow down traffic approaching Watermore Primary School in Frampton Cotterell. Lights advising drivers to stick to a 20mph limit will be installed, to be illuminated at certain times, such as when children go to and from the school in Woodend Road. A consultation exercise has just been completed and depending on the results, South Gloucestershire Council plans to implement the scheme in the current financial year. It said the lights would flash for drivers approaching the school from The Causeway and Meadow View. The scheme is one of a number of projects proposed by the council, which resolved two years ago to ensure all schools in the district were, as far as practicable, covered by a 20mph restriction.

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Patient transport scheme needs more helpers to get patients to appointments VOLUNTEER car drivers are needed in South Gloucestershire to help take patients to and from medical appointments. The South Western Ambulance Service wants to expand its patient transport scheme in the district and is about to hold an information event in the hope of recruiting people with their own car and with a few spare hours a week. Last year more than 100,000 patient journeys were completed throughout South Gloucestershire, Bristol and North Somerset under the scheme. Spokesman Paul Crockett said: “Our volunteers play an

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Ofsted demands action to improve academy facing “turbulent times” WINTERBOURNE International Academy has been told it has to take immediate steps to ensure improvements required by Ofsted are made. The school (WIA) has experienced difficult times this year – from a poor report by school inspectors to strikes by teachers and the departure of overall principal Beverley Martin. An inspection by the education watchdog in the spring resulted in demands for improvements to be made. But after Ofsted’s first visit to the academy to check on progress since that assessment, it said effective action to put things right was not being taken. Inspector James Sage made his monitoring visit just days after some 100 teachers had walked out, alleging a breakdown in relations between the majority of teachers and management. Two more strikes took place after the visit in September but further action was suspended to allow a review into the concerns of the teachers to take place. Complaints emerged about Ms Martin’s leadership methods during her short time as chief executive principal at the Ridings Federation of Academies, which includes both Winterbourne and Yate international academies. Teacher unions claimed she had adopted a “confrontational approach” with those whose efforts were needed to turn the Winterbourne site around after its poor Ofsted report. An online petition called for

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THE Court Players production of “Blood Brothers” (Play Version) by Willy Russell – Memorial Hall Rangeworthy, 15th to 17th October 2015. Review by Louis Richards. Although the play version of Willy Russell’s “Blood Brothers” is not seen as much by the general public as it’s daughter the musical – some students do however, study it as part of their GCSE English Literature syllabus – it is pretty much the same except for the twenty or so songs of course. The lack of musical numbers allows the play to be both sinister and thoughtprovoking, with the themes of fate and fortune having a constant presence. A solo violin sets the haunting scene at The Memorial Hall, Rangeworthy for The Court Players to superbly capture the gripping and emotional tale of the twins who are separated at birth; grow up living different lives at either end of the social scale and then involved in a triangle of love, lies and loyalty

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representing fate, who stalks the characters, reminding them of their haunting secret. A final mention must go to Hannah Lewis for her role as “Linda”, who finds herself as the rope in a game of tug o’ war between the two brothers and making up the fateful love triangle. We see her transformed from cheeky juvenile to long-suffering wife who proved the ideal foil for both the boys.

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FREE flying scholarships are being offered to youngsters who want to become glider pilots. The Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club is running the scheme for anyone aged 14-16 who wants to learn to fly the aircraft at its 100-acre airfield in Nympsfield. Training provided by the 70-year-old club can lead towards a light aircraft pilot’s licence, with lessons to be run from March to September. Bernard Smyth, the Yatebased spokesman for the club, said the sponsored junior cadet scheme had been operating since 2012, providing free flying training to solo standard. So far it has had a 100 per cent success rate, with many cadets continuing to higher qualifications once being able to fly solo, including in crosscountry and aerobatic flying. No formal qualifications are required in order to apply for a scholarship, apart from

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Stamp of approval for fund raising efforts to find cure for eye disease LOCAL co-ordinators for a charity that fights blindness have thanked supporters of a used stamps appeal. Ron and Gina Pritchard said the appeal was proving a success, with money raised going to the organisation RP Fighting Blindness for research into the disease retinitis pigmentosa. The condition, known as RP, leads to loss of vision and blindness and the charity hopes that a treatment or cure will be found for those affected – some 25,000 people in the UK alone. Ron and Gina asked for stamps to be cut along with some of the surrounding envelope, which gives them more value, and sent to them at 22 Huckford Road, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1EA. All will be sold on to stamp dealers. They said: “Whether entire collections or individual stamps, British or foreign, franked or not, we would really appreciate your donations, as every little helps. “Recently we attended a patient information day with several very eminent professors and doctors. The message was one of exciting times as there are clinical trials progressing to treatments for the very first time. “With people’s kind help we can continue to help fund these ground breaking projects.” Ron and Gina also give talks to local groups about RP and any organisation interested should contact them on 01454 772927.

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SOME 200 students will take to the stage in a production of the musical Oliver! at Brimsham Green School, Yate. The Lionel Bart show will run for four nights from Wednesday, November 4, with the curtain going up at 7pm. Pupils aged from 11 right up to sixth formers are in the cast, including all of the newest year seven youngsters appearing as workhouse children singing one of the favourite songs Food, Glorious Food. Katie Hitchcock, the school’s head of drama, said: “The art department has been heavily involved making the costumes and set with a modern twist. We expect it to be a brilliant show. Tickets for the production cost £5 and can be bought from the school office on 01454 868888.

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Singers on a national high FASCINATING Rhythm are celebrating after managing their best ever result at a national compeition. The female only choir have just returned from the national LABBS competition in Bournemouth where they achieved 5th with their highest score to date. Spokeswoman Chloe Roberts said; “The ladies are thrilled that all their hard work has given

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SUPPORT for economic growth has led to South Gloucestershire Council being named local authority of the year at a South West regional awards event. It was praised for projects on its patch such as the science park at Emersons Green and the National Composite Centre. Development of Filton airfield and working with the Bristol Aero Collection Trust on plans for an aviation museum and home for Concorde, as well as backing efforts to get a new junction on the M49 at Severnside also secured the accolade. It was presented at the Insider Media South West Property Awards ceremony in Bristol.

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Appeal for volunteers to improve Floral Friends the lives of the elderly and lonely awarded Silver Gilt VOLUNTEERS are needed by the charity Age UK South Gloucestershire to join a befriending service in Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne. The service is offered to older people who feel lonely or isolated, with volunteers calling in to see them for an hour a week. Times for visiting are flexible to suit volunteers’ other commitments and they all receive induction and Dementia Friends training. They are also supported by a volunteer mentor. Volunteering manager Michelle Dent said: “Older people describe this service as a real lifeline and look forward to their weekly chat. “Volunteer befrienders also find their involvement rewarding as they make a real difference to the lives of those they visit. “We are currently operating a county wide waiting list and we have 95 people living in South Gloucestershire in need of a volunteer befriender.” Anyone interested in the role, or any other way to help older people, should email volunteering@ageuksouthglos.org.uk or phone 01454 411707. New roles can even be developed for people with a particular skill to offer. Meanwhile, the charity is running a nail cutting service at Frome Valley Medical Centre, Frampton Cotterell, for people who find the task difficult in later life. Anyone interested should phone Age UK South Gloucestershire to make an appointment.

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CROSSBOW Pre-School in Frampton Cotterell will hold one of its biggest annual fund raising events when its Christmas bazaar opens to visitors. The event on Saturday, December 5, opens at 10am in St Peter’s Hall, off School Road, with proceeds going towards equipment for the children using the facility. Children will be able to visit Santa’s grotto, decorate bowls and biscuits and have a go at hook-a-duck or the teddy tombola. There will also be Christmas gifts and home-made cakes for sale, with a raffle and a contest to guess the weight of a cake.

CHILDREN of Zion Preschool in Frampton Cotterell have been busy cooking as they learn about Autumn. They baked miniature bread rolls, apple biscuits, and jam tarts as well as both sweet

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FRAMPTON Cotterell’s new bridge over the river Frome in Church Road has won a top award. The innovative reconstruction project involved replacing a crumbling old bridge with one made from advanced composite materials, making it cheaper to maintain, stronger and more resistant to corrosion. The structure is one of the first bridges in the UK to be made from layers of glass and carbon fibres bound together with a tough resin, in a process usually associated with the manufacture of advanced passenger aircraft. Now it has received a Prime Minister’s Better Building Award, which was presented at the British Construction Industry Awards ceremony in London. The bridge was nominated in the category of Civil Engineering Project of the Year for schemes costing up to £10 million. It cost £250,000 to knock

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New library in Rangeworthy with help from Rotarians A NEW library has been opened at Rangeworthy Primary School with the help of Yate and Chipping Sodbury Rotary clubs. They each gave £500 towards

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Bowls hotshots roll back the years IS there something in the water at Begbrook Green Bowling Club? After bringing you news last month of the club’s president Reg Buston, 99 years young and still playing, we now hear that another of the club’s hotshots is John King, who bowls regularly at the age of 95. The three other members of the club’s team are mere spring chickens: Mike Hazell, at number 2 is 77, Maurice Batson at number 3 is 74, as is skipper Alan Dawes, number 4. They reckon this makes the average age of the rink 80 – and are wondering if this is a record. A hotshot is where a maximum score of eight shots is achieved at one end in pairs or fours. It is rare – akin to a hole in one in golf. Reg, who was a founder member of the club in 1994, captain in the 1998-99 season and president since 2000, already has the hotshot certificate, awarded in recognition of the achievement. He presented the certificates to the team, including John, who is also a founder member and is proud of the fact that he holds

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members of all ages, both beginners and experienced players. It started with 35 members and now has 80. Alan Dawes told us: “I

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Around the W.I. Winterbourne Evening WI A VERY enjoyable visit to the Wyke Cheese Making Farm in Somerset proved entertaining as well as informative. We discovered that the plant is totally green, even making its own electricity using, as well as other things, the manure from 7000 pigs and from the cattle on four Wyke owned farms. We sampled cheeses and discovered Wyke butter. On

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and there will be banners and sashes on show. Our meetings are held at St Michaels Room, High Street, Winterbourne, the 2nd Thursday in the month at 7.30, new members and visitors are always welcome. Coalpit Heath WI WE were delighted to welcome Myriam from Beauty Plus to our October meeting for a talk and demonstrations on top to toe beauty. It was a very inclusive demonstration with Myriam getting us all to exercise in our chairs; the facial exercises must have been very funny to anyone watching from outside. Emma offered herself as a human guinea pig and was delighted with the pedicure. Myriam very kindly gave us vouchers and there here was also a raffle for Paul’s Place – thank you Myriam for a fabulous evening. Our thoughts then turned to Christmas, and our annual Christmas meal – this year to be held at the Bell in Chipping Sodbury on Thursday 10th December. There will also be a Christmas lunch with venue

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We were very pleased to welcome a new member Joyce Cottingham. Our meeting was however tinged with some sadness as we had to say goodbye to Angie Allinson after a long and brave battle with illness. Angie will always be fondly remembered by all her friends, as such a kind and generous lady who always had a smile for everyone. You will always be in our thoughts dear Angie. Frampton Cotterell WI Our October meeting, centred around a very interesting talk on the early history of Penguin Books by Barry Edwards. Barry’s talk focussed on the introduction of Penguin paperback books back in 1935 by the founder, Sir Alan Lane, who was actually brought up and went to school in Bristol. The aim was to provide intelligent reading for all, hence the introductory price of 6d (5p) a copy, when hard back books at the time cost an average of at least seven times that price. The main retail outlets were Woolworths stores and main line railways stations - and by 1960, whilst the cover price was up to 1 shilling and 6d, the books were as popular as ever, as testified by the publication of the infamous “Lady Chatterley’s Lover” which sold over 3 millions copies in the first year it came out. For November we have a skittles evening with American supper to be held at Fromeside Community Hall, Winterbourne on Thursday 12th November. Frampton Cotterell’s AGM will take place on Tuesday November the 24th - this will include a round up of the year’s activity’s and the nominations for next year’s WI committee, before voluntary roles are allocated later on. This will be followed by wine and nibbles and a Christmas craft stall selling items from cards and pens through to jewellery and festive decorations made by our own very talented craft expert, Kathryn Smeaton. December will be as eventful as ever with the annual Avon Federation WI carol service taking place at St. Mary Redcliffe on the 15th December. The December meeting will be held on the 8th at Crossbow house where we’ll be enjoying a Bingo evening with a bar and festive treats, and on the 22nd

December, members will gather for the traditional carols and mince pies get-together at one of our member’s homes. The book club Christmas dinner will be held at one of our local pubs early in in the month. Our WI is also publishing a special cookery book containing members’ favourite recipes which will be due out well in time for the festive season - look for that at local venues, stores and at the annual Christmas Tree display at St. Peters Church. The new programme of talks and events for the new year will be announced shortly on our Facebook page. 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. We also have a number of special interest groups that meet separately including a book club, choir and our skittles and darts teams. Please do look out for details for these and other meetings, social events etc. on our Facebook page – just search FramptonCottWI and like our page! Winterbourne Down WI Our Speaker for the last meeting was Mark Steeds and he spoke passionately about Pirates and Privateers out of Bristol. He showed us early maps of “Brigstow’s” boundaries and rivers Frome and Avon running round it. In 1240 Bristol was redeveloped by altering the flow of the rivers and building bridges, making it a better port for trading. We were shown a slide of the Avon Gorge, minus the Suspension Bridge, which made the scene look very bare without this iconic feature. We were told and shown maps, charts, pictures and sketches of various merchants and their ships. We were also told of how successful they had been in trading all over the world and exploring to find new countries. Mark and his colleagues are at present working on a Treasure Island Trail around Bristol. Our meeting in November is the AGM when new Officers will be elected and on 3rd December The Steve Price Duo will be entertaining us.

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Youth offending Shopmobility appoints new chairwoman as service praised scheme continues to seek urgent funding by probation inspectors INSPECTORS have praised South Gloucestershire staff who work with young offenders to help them stay out of trouble. HM Inspectorate of Probation said members of the youth offending team produced “excellent” work overall to reduce re-offending, protect the public, keep children and young people safe and ensure that sentences were served. A report produced after a so-called short quality screening of the service said staff were skilled, had a good knowledge of those they worked with and were ably supported by effective managers. It said: “Overall, case managers had developed strong and purposeful relationships with the children and young people they were supervising. The knowledge they had of these children and young people was exceptional. “We found that case managers were enthusiastic, dedicated, well-trained and skilled.” The inspectors said recent data for the district showed one in three re-offended – marginally worse than the previous year but better than the 37.4 per cent average for England and Wales – and recommended where further strengthening of the service could be carried out.

A NEW chairwoman has been appointed by the Shopmobility scheme in Yate as the organisation continues to look for vital cash support. It is facing an uncertain future due to National Lottery funding coming to an end and needs to attract more money if it is to continue to run its successful service. As recently reported by Yate and Sodbury Voice, Shopmobility has been running since 2006 in Yate Shopping Centre. People with mobility problems can hire a batterypowered scooter or a wheelchair, giving them independence to visit shops and use other facilities in the complex. Wheelchairs are also available for longer term loan.

At its recent annual general meeting, Martin Monk stepped down as chairman after many years in the role, with Councillor Janet Biggin elected to replace him. Mr Monk will, however, continue as a trustee of Shopmobility South Gloucestershire. Vice-chairman David Bell said: “Janet brings great experience in local government and in the health service. “Martin has been involved in Shopmobility for many years and he has been vital in Shopmobilty’s great success.” During its time, the scheme has been helped with grants from a number of organisations, such as local councils, as well as donations. Shopmobility project worker

Sheridan Crew said: “South Gloucestershire Council has given some very important funding but it is not enough to ensure that the scheme can continue at current levels of service. “Shopmobility has proved immensely popular and successful as it has enrolled many active users, who benefit greatly from its service.” The scheme’s office is open from Tuesdays to Fridays from 9.30am-4pm and on Thursdays and Saturdays from 9.30am2pm. For information about the service either email shopmobilitysouthglos@yahoo. com or phone 01454 868718 or 07999 574474.

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Discover The Great British Bistro at The Kendleshire, fine fresh dining on your doorstep! Autumn is one of the most exciting times for fresh produce, and The Kendleshire’s Head Chef Richard Guest is glowing with enthusiasm. For a long time visitors to the golf club have enjoyed superb food, and since last summer Rich has turned Friday evenings into the ‘Great British Bistro’. Hosted in the Garden Room overlooking the 18th green and golf course beyond, with al fresco options through the summer evenings, the Bistro has joined the wide range of good local eateries open and welcoming to everyone. Always looking for the finest ingredients, best suppliers and most enjoyable dishes, Rich and his team recently started working with a award-winning new butcher who supplies the likes of Raymond Blanc and Heston Blumenthal.

HUNDREDS of runners are expected to take up the annual Sodbury Slog challenge over nine miles of tough terrain. The cross-country race often attracts more than 1,300 entrants, who are tested along a route that starts and ends at Chipping Sodbury School. Coinciding with Remembrance Sunday, runners and organisers will observe a two-minute silence before the event gets under way at 11.05am on November 8. The race, organised by Bitton Road Runners, dates back to 1990 and was initially known as

the Beagle Bash. The name was changed about nine years later, with the route that goes over mostly private land remaining virtually unchanged since being launched, taking in hills, boggy fields and water-filled ditches along the way. Each year runners also raise thousands of pounds for local and national charities, including Macmillan Cancer Support. Anyone interested in taking part should visit www. sodburyslog.co.uk for more details.

Seeking out the most delicious cuts of meat, with an eye on value-for-money, their search rounded on a rump loin - perhaps not the first choice of cut. This is then slow-cooked for two hours in a process called ‘sous vide’ by Rich and his team, before being pan-fried in butter and thyme. Served medium, and perfect with mashed potato, roasted heritage carrots and a red wine sauce. The finished result is, you will have to trust me, delicious, and through a combination of careful sourcing and these new cooking methods means the bill doesn’t break the bank either. Enthusing about his growing and successful baby, Rich says “I am a creature of habit and tend to eat in the same places, but food needs to be exciting so I change the menu for the Great British Bistro every Friday. I want my guests to be as excited about the produce as myself and my team, and at the same time to wonder what treats may be on offer”. Fish dishes are always good at The Kendleshire, wish an excellent local fishmonger providing the likes of sea bream, cod, clams and mackerel, all from off the south coast - as one customer put it, “so fresh it’s as if it’s just come out of the water!”. So the next time you fancy a candle-lit Friday evening eating out with great food at good prices, think of The Kendleshire. Table reservations are available from 6pm onwards, and can be made either in person at the clubhouse, or by phone on 0117 956 7007.

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Let’s talk about posture

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OOD posture is an essential ingredient to keep you looking youthful as the years go by. Standing tall is a free and simple way of looking younger – naturally. A stooped posture could be as a result of mechanical strain on the spine or muscles due to age, stress, adaptation or simply not being aware of the need to hold your head up. Incorrect carrying of heavy bags or backpacks can also affect the shape of your body. Here are some tips to keep you standing tall at any age. Now that many of us spend much of our days hunched in front of a computer, or on a mobile phone, it is very important for us to be able to stretch and open up and improve our range of motion. To stay agile, try to get up for a couple minutes every half hour and stretch, walk, or stand. When you do have to work at a desk, sitting up with good, tall posture and your shoulders dropped is a good habit to get into. This can take some getting used to and may feel uncomfortable

to begin with. Make sure your workstation is set up to promote proper posture. Your core muscles form the foundation of good posture, and a strong core can have many other benefits, from improving your athletic performance to enhancing your general wellbeing. As we age, the muscles around our spine weaken, putting more strain on our bodies. Exercises targeting the back extensors, neck flexors, pelvic muscles, and side muscles are crucial. Aim to work on the muscles that will improve your core stability and support your spine. There are some simple and effective exercises that you can do to improve your posture – no need for a gym membership or an extreme daily routine. If you are concerned about your posture, contact your chiropractor or physiotherapist for advice. Get well, Stay well

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Why reliving glory days is good for you REMINISCENCES of past glories on the cricket pitch have been in the air this autumn to mark the centenary of the death of WG Grace. The amazing exploits of the Downend-born bearded giant are not within living memory but his legacy has remained strong down the decades as local heroes have taken wickets and catches and notched up centuries at the ground that bears his name. So it’s fitting that Downend has been chosen as the latest venue for the launch of a Sporting Memories group, where volunteers can share their recollections of favourite matches. Of course, it’s not restricted to England’s traditional summer sport – there’s the opportunity for endless re-telling of the glories (or otherwise) of Bristol Rovers and City, Bristol Rugby, and local sides too. Sporting Memories Network is a social enterprise that promotes wellbeing through the sharing of sports reminiscences. It supports the formation of groups of older people who get together to talk about sport. Founder director Chris Wilkins said the project had proven benefits for mind and body. The groups are dementia friendly, but are by no means only for people with memory problems or cognitive issues. Mr Wilkins, who was at the recent Downend Connect event to promote the planned group, aims for it to meet weekly at Downend Library and is hoping it can start in the new year. But if it is to get off the ground it needs volunteers. Obviously, the prime

Looking back at memorable sporting moments alongside volunteers helps older people make connections qualification is an interest in sport, but there are other roles too. Anyone with research skills or just an interest in listening to people’s stories would be welcomed. Sporting Memories already has groups in Yate and Easton and has run successful intergenerational projects in Bristol involving school children. Its next training session is at Gloucestershire County Cricket Club on November 5. To find out more, visit the website at www.sportingmemoriesnetwork. com and if you’d like to get involved, contact Mr Wilkins on 07765 864484 or email chris@ sportingmemoriesnetwork.com

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n Sat 7th - Table Top Sale, Coalpit Heath Village Hall, 1 3pm. Tables £5, 07920 145352

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The Manor Hall at Coalpit Heath Registered Charity Number 1093035 Community coffee morning on Wednesday 18th November 2015 Held in the Jubilee Room on the 3rd Wednesday monthly All profit from the sale of refreshments will be for the Manor Hall Charity. Handmade cards on sale in aid of the BRACE Charity. Thank you to NISA for sponsoring our coffee morning and donating the tea and coffee

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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 their next meeting on Thursday 19th November? Dr Justine Hopkins will challenge your expectations of what a sculpture should be. Meeting at Bradley Stoke Community School BS32 7BS (near Bradley Stoke Library and Leisure Centre), we are a friendly group and always pleased to welcome Guests and new Members. Refreshments from 7.00 pm, welcome and slide illustrated lecture at 7.30 pm. Good parking & easy access. To join us please call Sally Kitching on 01454 774401 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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n The Actonians next production is……. A Pantomime… ‘Oh yes it is!’ - Jack and the Beanstalk By Dee Mason 19-21 and 27-28 November 2015 7.30 pm Iron Acton Parish Hall Tickets £8; Children £5 (Saturday 28 Nov (matinee only) at 2.30 pm) Book at: www.actonians.co.uk or Call: 07807 547 238 Follow us on: https://www. facebook.com/Actonians or email: actonians@outlook.com

November 26

n The Friends of Frome Valley Medical Centre are holding their Annual General Meeting @7 pm at the Surgery.The guest speaker will be Dr Charlie Record talking about his recent trip to South America . We are also looking for some more enthusiastic members to join our friendly committee or volunteers to help at fund raising event.

November 28

n Christmas Market 10am-3pm The Friends of Winterbourne International Academy will be holding its annual Christmas Market on Saturday 28th November 10am- 3pm. This is an event that has been established over many years and is extremely popular within the local community. Venue: Winterbourne International Academy, High Street, Winterbourne, BS36 1JL There will be many stalls including Christmas gifts & decorations, teddies & toys, jewellery, photos, books, chocolate, clothing, beauty products, art work, perfume, candles, woodwork, cards, tombola, Christmas Raffle, games, entertainment and

refreshments! Money raised from the Christmas Market will be used by The Friends to provide `extras’ for the School. It will be an excellent opportunity for everyone to buy their Christmas presents and help support a good cause at the same time!!

December 4

n Friends of Manor School Christmas Fayre will take place on Friday 4th December from 3.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. at the Manor CE Primary School, Coalpit Heath. Contact 07730 206235 for further information.’

December 5

n Crossbow Pre-school are having a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 5th December 10.00 am – 12.00 noon. There will be games for the children, home made cakes for sale, toy and book stall, teas and coffee and much much more. All monies made will be used for the benefit of the pre-school children.

December 6

n Friends of Manor School Christmas Fayre will take place on Friday 4th December from 3.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. at the Manor CE Primary School,

November 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. New to Winterbourne Library, pre-school Stay ‘n’ Play sessions! Join library staff every Friday afternoon 2.152.45pm for stories and play. This session will run throughout the year. Our Chatterbooks group for young people in Years 5 and 6

will be meeting on Saturday 21 November 2.30-3.30pm The Book Group for Parents will be meeting on Friday 13 November 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 is meeting on Saturday 7 and 21 November 10.00am – 12.00noon. A young visitor to the library recently thought the group should be called the ‘Chatting Knitterers’ which gives you a flavour of what the group is all about! New members are always very welcome Our IT volunteer is here every Wednesday morning to help with all IT enquiries including getting online, setting up an iPad, basic computing skills, Universal Jobmatch, as well as help to download free ebooks

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and e-audio books from the LibrariesWest website. Just speak to a member of staff who will be happy to book you a free one hour session. December date for your diary… Christmas Silver Singalong Friday 4 December 2.003.00pm Join library staff and friends for our second Christmas Singalong. We’ll be singing a selection of well-known carols, to the keyboard accompaniment of local music teacher Joan Ward, and followed by a well-earned cup of tea and a mince pie! Suitable for 50+. Please speak to a member of staff to book your place. Other facilities at Winterbourne library include daily papers, laminating and fax services (charges apply), free internet access and free WiFi.

Staff will always be happy to make you a cup of tea or coffee for only 40p. 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 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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n Crossbow Singers’ Christmas Concert with guest artists The Frampton Shanty Men. Tickets at £6 each from Rose (Monday) 01454 772675, or for Tuesday tickets ring Mary on 01454 887885. Hope to see you there - 7.30 pm, Crossbow House, School Road, Frampton Cotterell.

December 18

n Zion Pre-School Fundraising Event. 7.30pm at The Miners Club, Coalpit Heath. Live Music from The Moonloungers, £5 a ticket in advance, £6 on the door Contact Becky on 07823 777252 or Sarah on 07811 916628 to book a ticket.

Regular events Monday

n Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am (termtime) Winterbourne Early Years Centre, Greenfield Centre, Park Ave, Winterbourne. For more information call Helen 01454 773781. n Open Door bereavement suport group. 10.30-12.00 every first Monday., St Peter’s Church Baby Group 1-3pm (termtime) Winterbourne Early Years Centre, Greenfield Centre, Park Ave, Winterbourne. For more 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.

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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,

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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 -10.30pm, 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month. n Feel good adult dance exercise class,Tuesday’s 1011.00am at Crossbow House, Frampton Cotterell. An easy to follow keep fit class to suit all levels of fitness. Normal cost £4.50 your first class half price with this advert. Tel Nina 01179 799796 for more info. n Frampton Cotterell Dog Training Club, Crossbow House. Lessons from 7.15pm, Puppies, Starters, Bronze, all to K.C. standard. Tel: 01179 613531 or 01454 774046. n South Gloucestershire Waterpolo club. Junior & Senior players Male - Female. Winterbourne Int Academy pool. 7:00 - 8:30 pm. For more info: kazrose@ blueyonder.co.uk or nash17@ virginmedia.com

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 n Ladies Leisure is a friendly group of over 50’s. We meet every other Wednesday at Coalpit Heath Village Hall 2pm to 4pm. The cost is £1.50 per person which includes Tea/ Coffee & Biscuits. We have regular Entertainment & Day trips. Please come along and join us, contact Susan Bisp on 01454 775110 n Actonians Drama Group 7.30 pm Parish Hall, Iron Acton More info 01454 228760 www. actonians.co.uk Junior Actonians 6.00 pm 7.30 pm Parish Hall Iron Acton More info 01454 228277. n 2nd Wednesday of each month - Carer’s Group 2 - 4pm at The Beacon Centre, Zion Church, Frampton Cotterell n 4th Wednesday of each month - Forget me Not sing along group 2pm - 3.30 pm at The Beacon Centre, Zion Church, Frampton Cotterell. If you like a good sing song please come and join us. For more information ring Rona on 886925 or Jean on 775786.

Thursday n Probus. The Miners Club, Coalpit Heath. 10am, 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month n Praise and Play. All Saints’ Church Hall Winterbourne Down 10-12 during term times. For pre-school children and their parents/carers. n Stay & Play, 1-3pm (termtime) Winterbourne Early Years Centre, Greenfield Centre, Park Ave, Winterbourne. For more information call Helen 01454

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(Demonstration) Thursdays of each month. Further information call 01454 776753 n Winterbourne Evening Women’s Institute St. Michael’s Rooms in Winterbourne at 7.30pm on the second Thursday of every month except August n Crossbow Camera Club Crossbow House, 8pm, every Thursday (from September). Contact Mike Challenger 07833316081 n Bingo British Legion Club Ryecroft Road, Frampton Cotterell. 8.15pm.Free entry n Winterbourne Flower Club, St Michaels Rooms, Winterbourne 7.30pm, 1st (Practice) and 3rd (Demonstration) Thursdays of each month. Further information call 01454 776753 n South Gloucestershire Decorative and Fine Arts Society meet at Bradley Stoke Community School Fiddlers Lane Bradley Stoke. 3rd Thursday evening of the month. Starting October 7-00 for 7-30 start refreshments. For more information

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Sallykitching@googlemail.com Tel no 01454 774401 n Frampton Cotterell Dog 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.

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.

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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

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URING my election campaign, one of my key pledges was to work to improve the infrastructure in South Gloucestershire. I spent a lot of time canvassing local people and asking residents for their views on what is important and where improvements can be made. Time and again, Improvements to infrastructure kept coming up. Over the next 10 years, it is anticipated that 7,000 new jobs will be created in the area, which will create a massive boost for the West of England’s economy and especially the economy of our constituency and local area. Coupled with the 28,000 new homes that are planned under South Gloucestershire Council’s Strategic Development Plan, there will be significant demands made on our already struggling infrastructure. Now, after years of campaigning, South Gloucestershire Council is spending £80,000 on a feasibility study to look into the installation of a new junction 18a onto the M4. The new junction has been on the agenda for years but the current increase in development in the area means that the need

for Junction 18A is becoming more pressing than ever before. I have asked that the government consider this proposal as a longterm investment in a thriving part of the country. The proposed Junction 18A would address increasing residential and commercial demands being placed on South Gloucestershire, which is already experiencing significant growth. It would not only tackle congestion, but would play a major role in connecting local businesses, boosting regional and national trade, and helping to reduce unemployment. The current M4 junction adds to congestion, slows journey times, and encourages drivers to take alternate routes through the villages of Pucklechurch and Hinton. I think this dissuades local people from cycling or walking, and the local environment is subject to more pollution. A reduction in traffic through local villages would encourage more residents to cycle, thus contributing to climate targets, if they feel the area is safer and less busy with traffic. I also believe this proposal will significantly reduce journey times into Bristol for many local people, improving access to the M4 and reducing the traffic

burden on the villages that are affected by the growing population. The initiative has received support from regional businesses and the launch in the House of Commons was attended by more than 80 stakeholders including several of the South West MP’s and the Minister for Transport. I debated the proposed junction 18a in parliament earlier this year. Andrew Jones, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Transport, believes the case for the junction is a very strong one and that it was “exactly the type of scheme” that could be included in the second round of the Road Investment Strategy. I have also written to local businesses explaining the benefits of the junction and held an event in parliament. If we want our infrastructure to match our ambition, this should be seen as a vital part of the future of South Gloucestershire. Hundreds of people and local businesses have already signed the petition calling for investment in these critical road improvements for the area. There is still time to show your support and sign the petition, which can be found at www.lukehall.org.uk.

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Work under way on new town hall WORK is under way on the new Emersons Green Town Hall, which is due to open next spring. The £200,000 building will be a focal point for the growing community. It is sited on land owned by the council behind the Beefeater pub car park off Westerleigh Road. The town hall will be a venue for meetings and events and provide information for residents on both sides of Emersons Green and in the new Lyde Green development. A significant part of the money for the single-storey building has come from the New Homes Bonus fund. Councillor Rich Nicholls, the mayor of Emersons Green,

said the project was a significant opportunity for the council. He performed a turf-cutting ceremony for the building, , watched by project manager and architect Paul Maddox, town council clerk Beverley Ewens and Kim Richings, contract manager from Helm

Construction, which is carrying out the building work. Mr Richings said: “We have been increasingly active across South Gloucestershire and are thrilled to have been appointed by the council to carry out this project.”

NEW street lighting being rolled out across South Gloucestershire is saving even more money and carbon emissions than expected. Lights on a number of A-roads in places such as Chipping Sodbury, Coalpit Heath and Yate have already been replaced with the state-of-the-art LED street lighting. In the past 18 months, some 4,000 of the lights have been installed, saving around £257,000 from South Gloucestershire Council’s electricity bill and cutting carbon emissions by 1,153 tonnes. Eventually a total of 30,000 lanterns will be replaced with the aim of saving 60 per cent of the annual cost of energy and carbon emissions. New technology is also being fitted to street lamps to allow the council to more accurately control light levels and lighting up times, using innovative GPS technology.

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Twirlers hit the heights IT was third time lucky for the Yate Star Twirlers when they achieved a podium position at the European Majorette Championships. For the first time in the three years they have been representing their country at European level, the troupe finished second for their Traditional Majorette Corp routine. Held in Italy, the championships attract teams from all over Europe including Croatia, Norway, Bulgaria, France, Czech Republic and the Netherlands. Trainer Michelle Taylor said; “We are very proud of all our members as this was an extremely high standard of competition, alongside the best European Teams. It has been a pleasure working with Yate Star Twirlers this year. We hope to

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THERE were mixed fortunes for the 1st team in October but they still are in touch of the leaders and in to the 3rd round of the GFA Cup, Adam Taylor reports. The month started with a home game against local rivals Pucklechurch which is normally a tasty affair, on this occasion we never turned up and Pucklechurch ran out worthy 3-0 winners. We followed this up with a shocking performance away to Bradley Stoke. Following Luke Haddow’s early equaliser we found ourselves 7-1 down with just an hour gone. Somehow we responded and goals from Jonny Ruff, Charlie Lacey and a brace from Ross Davey brought us back to 7-5. An unlikely comeback seemed on the cards but it was too little too late. We bounced back with a comfortable 4-1 home win over local rivals Rangeworthy, with

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Iron Acton still in contention a brace from Charlie Lacey and Ben Ingram doing the damage. Next up was another local derby against Chipping Sodbury Reserves. After missing countless chances we soon found ourselves 2-0 down, but top scorer Jonny Ruff rescued a point with two second half penalties. Round two of the cup saw us drawn at home to Wick, and after going 1-0 up through Jonny Ruff we were facing an early cup exit when we were 2-1 down with 5 minutes to go. However, Jonny Ruff scrambled the ball over the line to make it 2-2. In injury time we took the lead through Yame Aibangbee, but there was still there was time for a Wick equaliser and penalties were required. Jonny Ruff, Danny Ruff, Luke Haddow, Stu Banwell and

Tommy Hunn were all successful from the spot and saw us safely into the next round. Reserves:3/10 - Home vs Yate Athletic - Won 4-2 James Press 3, Sean Cornock 10/10 - Away vs Old Sodbury Drew 2-2 James Press, Callum Merrett 17/10 - Home vs Highridge Won 4-2 James Press 2, Callum Merrett, Alex Davey 24/10 Home vs Made for Ever Lost 5-1 Ryan Brown 31/10 Home vs Old Sodbury GFA Cup Won 4-0 Steve Hall 2, James Press, Ryan Brown 3rd team 3/10 - Away vs Highridge Won 7-3 Tom Binstead 2, Craig Rogers 2, Aaron Turner 2, Callumm Hackers 10/10 - Home vs Lawrence

Rovers Drew 2-2 Craig Rogers, Marcus Flynn 17/10 - Away vs Stanton Drew Won 3-2 OG, Jordan Belcher, Tom Binstead 24/10 - Away vs Crosscourt GFA Cup Lost 11-2 Craig Rogers, James Weston 31/10 Away vs Soundwell Won 3-2 Niki Harding, James Weston, Tom Binstead 4th team 10/10 - Away vs LS Utd Lost 6-2 Jon Wilmot 2 17/10 - Home vs Hanham Won 3-1 Craig Power, Ethan Bulmer, Ryan Adams 24/10 - Home vs Real Thornbury GFA Cup Lost 4-1 Jon Wilmot 31/10 - Away vs Bristol Revolution Lost 7-3 Jimmy Potts 2, Jon Wilmot

A shocking month for Frampton FRAMPTON Athletic suffered a poor month of results throughout October, which saw them drop points on the league leaders, AEK Boco, whilst also dropping out of the GFA Senior Amateur Cup and the League Cup too. Frampton’s only point for the month came early on, as they suffered a stalemate 0-0 at home to Hambrook. This was followed up by a defeat at home to Shaftesbury Crusade, then back-to-back cup defeats against Stoke Gifford United (GFA Cup) and Shaftesbury Crusade (League Cup) respectively. Manager Adrian Pell will be looking to get back to winnings ways in November, when he hopes to have a number of players back from injury, most of whom have missed all the games in October. This could prove crucial, as they face some tough opposition in the form of Lawrence Rovers,

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to back battering’s - 10-3 against Mendip Broadwalk and 6-0 defeat against a young and classy Cribbs ‘B’ side - the ‘A’s saw their GFA Cup game against Soundwell Victoria Reserves called off as Soundwell didn’t realise that they had entered themselves into the cup! Their next league game against Lawrence Rovers Reserves was then also called off at the last minute due to Lawrence Rovers first team being drawn at home in the cup and Lawrence Rovers were unwilling to reverse the fixture, as their players had planned to watch Bristol City instead! The ‘A’s will hope to get some football played in November, as they look to lift themselves off the bottom of the table, with games scheduled against Soundwell Victoria Reserves, Crosscourt United and Rangeworthy Reserves.

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MEMBERS of Frampton Cotterell Rugby Club have enjoyed a day at Twickenham as a reward for their efforts in getting people to play rugby again. They watched the crucial Rugby World Cup game against Australia . The day was hosted by England 2003 Rugby World Cup winner and former England Captain Lewis Moody, who headed up the Return to Rugby campaign that took place during the World Cup . Pete Zaffiro, Mike Weaver, John Britton and Joe Cleary have been part of a hugely successful campaign that saw Frampton fourth out of fifty clubs in England for players signed up . Pete and Mike were lucky enough to be chosen to attend the match on behalf of the club. Pete said; “It was a great day

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Frampton at Twickenham although Weaves did try to upstage Lewis throughout the day with his Frampton rugby stories. On this occasion he was no match for Lewis’s winning World cup 2003 stories and England memories”. The club would still love to hear from players interested in coming back to rugby. Visit www.pitchero.com/clubs/ framptoncotterell/news for more information.

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Sport England funding gives people the chance to get active in Yate A NEW scheme aimed at encouraging more people in Yate to become active has been given the goahead. The SportsPound project has been backed to the tune of £171,324 by Sport England and will be based in each of South Gloucestershire’s six priority neighbourhoods, including Yate. It is due to be launched in early 2016 and last for three years, with South Gloucestershire Council running it in conjunction with leisure centres and sports clubs.

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The SportsPound will be in the form of free vouchers that can be exchanged for a variety of sports sessions, covering activities from aquarobics to zumba. A team of “activators” will be based in each of the priority neighbourhoods to create sports sessions that meet the needs of those who will benefit from the project. They will also give out SportsPound vouchers to those who are new to sport or want to return after a break. The scheme is based on a successful pilot recently held in Filton, which led to the starting of new netball sessions and

people having a go at aquarobics, women’s fitness classes and bowls for the first time. South Gloucestershire Council chairwoman, Erica Williams, said it was hoped to inspire more than 5,000 people to give a sport a go during the three years. She said: “This project will help raise the profile of local sport and ensure residents are involved in developing activities which work for them.” More details are available on the council’s website or by phoning 01454 865821.

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Frampton excel away from home A 5 point victory away to Bream was exactly what Frampton needed after losing at home to Berry Hill 36-16. A strong gale and wet conditions dictated the play in the first half, with both teams using their forwards good effect. Frampton were dominant at scrum time with Joe Cleary hooking the ball against the head on a number of occasions. Even with the dominance at the scrum, Frampton only had one opportunity to score which scrum half Dan Spalding took, showing his strength and class to brush off four Bream players to dive over the line, This was converted by James Knight. The first half finished 6-7 to Frampton. With the weather brightening up Frampton showed their class and experience to weather the attack of Bream in the first ten minutes of the second half and then ran in 4 more tries from Callum Bleakman, Matt Lawrence and two from James Knight. Man of the match went to Alex Moore for his strong performance in the loose and exceptional scrummaging skills, although there were standout performances from the front five for Frampton who dominated the Bream side through out the game. The next match for Frampton is Cheltenham Saracens at home on the 7th November.

Ever Fancied Playing Rugby? Frampton could be the place for you A YOUNG golfer is celebrating after achieving a feat that many players never achieve. 13 year old Bethany Curry managed a hole in one on the 6th hole at a special event organised by the Windmill Golf Academy. Bethany has been taking part in the Academy’s Get into Golf programme and managed the hole in one at a special event at Thornbury Golf Club.

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