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Petition calls for removal of school boss AN online petition has been launched that calls for the removal of the chief executive principal at the Ridings Federation of Academies. It was set up as efforts continue to resolve problems between teachers and management at Winterbourne International Academy, which led to three days of strike action. The stoppages involved 100 members of the National Union of Teachers (NUT) and the National Association of Schoolmasters/Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT), who said there had been a breakdown in relations between the majority of teachers and the managers. Further strikes were suspended after “productive discussions” and the start of a review into the concerns of teachers. A packed meeting for parents of the academy’s students was also held, when they heard from teaching staff and managers. But the petition was continuing as Frome Valley Voice went to press. MORE PAGE 3.

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Page 9 Dance action for Iron Acton Fundraiser for Parish Hall

Page 23 Frampton Scouts look a bit dodgy

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Page 33 Off the bottom of the table Not your average hen party. Bride to be Alyson James leads home the Hens in the Watermore 10k race. Photo courtesy of Elisa Williams

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Efforts continue to resolve differences at academy after strike action suspended A REVIEW into concerns of teachers at Winterbourne International Academy is continuing after strikes hit lessons at the school. Some 100 members of the National Union of Teachers (NUT) and the National Association of Schoolmasters/ Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT) walked out on three days because of a breakdown in relations between the majority of teachers and management. Problems centred on performance management and workload but after discussions described as “productive”, further strikes were suspended to allow the review to take place. The unions had initially planned six days of strike action at the school – part of the Ridings Federation of Academies. They criticised the leadership style of recently appointed chief

executive principal, Beverley Martin, claiming she had adopted a “confrontational approach” with those whose efforts were needed to turn the school around after a poor Ofsted report. The academy said talks between trustees, federation leadership and union representatives had resulted in an action plan being drawn up and the suspension of further strike action. In a statement to parents, it said: “The terms agreed are conducive to the improvements required following the Ofsted inspection. “Whilst further talks on the detail of the final settlement will continue, we look forward to our school community reuniting and focusing on providing the very best education possible for your children. “We would like to take this

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Tim gives a clue to arts festival programme COMEDY performer Tim Brooke-Taylor will launch the next Thornbury Arts Festival in a show that sees him team up with Bristol writer and broadcaster Chris Serle. Tim, a regular panellist on the BBC Radio 4 favourite I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue, is set to

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Lower speed limits planned to make roads near school safer A SPEED limit of 20mph is set to be introduced on roads around the Manor Primary School in Coalpit Heath. South Gloucestershire Council is currently consulting on the proposal, which would affect a number of roads along which pupils and parents walk and cycle to the school. The move comes after the council resolved two years ago to ensure that all schools in the district, as far as practicable, were covered by a 20mph restriction. As well as cutting traffic speed to make the locations safer, it is also hoped the limit will encourage more parents to let their youngsters walk or cycle to and from lessons. The roads involved in the consultation are currently in 30mph zones and include Burcombe Close, Coalville Road, Dormer Close, Heath Gardens, Henfield Road, Rathbone Close, Rose Oak Drive and Rose Oak Lane. Roundways, South View Crescent, South View Rise, St Anne’s Drive, Station Road, Watters Close and Woodside Road are also included. It is proposed to have the lower limits in place before the end of the financial year, subject to comments received. Calls have been made for some time for action to deal with speeding and dangerous parking near the school. Last year Westerleigh councillor Claire Young carried out a survey of residents and found the majority supported cutting the speed limit on certain roads in the school’s vicinity.

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A REPORT looking at the potential for a new M4 junction was launched by Thornbury and Yate MP Luke Hall at the House

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Postman Pat joins in opening ceremony of new Coalpit Heath post office POSTMAN Pat joined charity founder Kath Aldom and former MP Steve Webb to open Coalpit Heath’s new post office. The village was without a post office for five-and-a-half months after the previous business – part of a general store in Church Lane - closed on the resignation of postmaster Steve Davis. But Edwina Pennell offered to put the post office business into the Nisa shop she runs in Woodend Road in order to keep the valued service running. Mr Webb, who lost his Thornbury and Yate seat in the General Election earlier this year, had helped push for the switch to be approved by Post Office Ltd and was asked back for the opening ceremony. With him was Kath Aldom, who set up Coalpit Heath-based Paul’s Place for disabled adults. Customers without their own transport and older people were especially badly hit during the period without post office services and welcomed their return, along with much longer opening hours.

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Minor injuries pilot scheme welcomed by councillors HEALTH chiefs at South Gloucestershire Council have welcomed plans to test a new minor injuries service in GP practices. As previously reported, a two-year pilot scheme proposed as a way of improving the service in the district is set to be launched. If it goes ahead, an increasing range of health care will become available at GP surgeries, making it easier for people to get help closer to home and reducing the need to go to hospital A&E departments. The South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) outlined its plans at a recent meeting of the council’s health scrutiny committee. Under the proposals, minor injuries will be dealt with by practicebased nurses, supported by GPs. Minor burns, scalds, fractures, eye and head injuries, sprains, cuts and bites will be among the injuries that will be treated. But more serious injuries will still be dealt with by A&E services. Councillor Toby Savage, chairman of the committee, said: “Now that we have been able to examine more of the detail, it’s clear that this new service should benefit the whole of South Gloucestershire. “Under these proposals, residents will have the convenience of being able to access minor injuries services through their local GP practice during working hours. “Importantly, there is then a central role for Cossham Hospital to provide an out-of-hours minor injuries service. “I think being able to go to your local GP practice for a greater range of health issues is a great step forward. This is a pilot and we will continue to scrutinise the CCG, particularly around appointment availability and X-ray.” There have been concerns about the impact of the change on Yate Minor Injuries Unit but the CCG has said the pilot scheme would complement existing services at the unit.

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Break time for Betty as tea rooms close and new coffee shop welcomes first customers THE popular owner of a Frampton Cotterell café and bakery has retired after running the business for eight years – with a new coffee shop now taking its place. Betty Dodsworth, 76, owned and ran the Truly Scrumptious Tea Rooms after setting it up in Church Road. But now she has decided to take things easier and has sold the business to a new proprietor. After establishing the tea rooms, the premises became a favourite meeting place for many people, with Mrs Dodsworth doing nearly all of the catering six days a week. Even though the café didn’t officially open until 8am, she would happily serve breakfasts if

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King’s standard bearer at Agincourt to be remembered at battle anniversary event THE standard bearer of King Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt will be remembered in Wapley, near Yate, when it celebrates its links with Sir John Codrington. A procession to Sir John’s tomb in the village’s St Peter’s Church will launch the event on Sunday, October 25, which is taking place during the 600th anniversary year of the decisive battle. Wapley Agincourt 600 has been planned for months, with the church at the heart of a programme of activities to remember when English forces defeated a larger French army in 1415. Knights and men-at-arms in full costume will be at a medieval-style encampment, there will be demonstrations of falconry and archery and visitors will see how mead was produced and stained glass made. The procession to the church starts at 10am, with a specially

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Bob Pritchard of the Richard III Society, Yate rector the rev Ian Wallace, Lady Shirley Codrington, widow of the late Sir Simon Codrington, and Jenny Shiles, chairwoman of the Wapley Agincourt 600 committee. cloth makes it seem real now. We look forward to welcoming local residents of all ages on the day.” The event will close with an

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Flytipper in court after dumping rubbish in Winterbourne A MAN was ordered to pay £1,320 in fines and costs after admitting fly tipping in Winterbourne. Jonathan Owen Stanley, 24, of Tynte Avenue, Hartcliffe, Bristol, appeared before North Avon magistrates in Yate, where he pleaded guilty to fly tipping, not having a waste transfer note or a registered waste carrier’s licence to transport the waste. He was fined £320 and told to pay costs of £1,000. He also had to pay a victim surcharge fee of £32. Stanley had been contacted by a Southmead resident, who read on social media about his waste removal service. He charged the resident £20 to take away the rubbish, claimed he had a licence to do so and said he would take the waste to Bristol City Council’s recycling centre in Avonmouth. But the material was found dumped in Trench Lane, Winterbourne, and was traced back to Stanley. When interviewed, he initially claimed it had not been a commercial transaction and said none of the rubbish found had been collected from Southmead. South Gloucestershire Council said residents who wanted to get rid of rubbish should only use a waste carrier registered with the Environment Agency, otherwise they could be held liable if rubbish was subsequently fly tipped. Unwanted goods, household rubbish and garden waste can also be disposed of at no cost at the council’s Sort It! recycling centres. Anyone who sees illegal fly tipping should report it to the council’s Street Care helpdesk by emailing streetcare@southglos.gov.uk or phoning 01454 868000.

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ALL 39 new homes being built on two sites in Coalpit Heath to replace damp and draughty houses should be completed next summer. Housing association Merlin said timber frames were in place for the first nine properties and walls were being built. The houses on the sites either side of Oldlands Avenue are replacing 18 pre-cast reinforced concrete homes that were built after the Second World War as a quick solution to a housing shortage. Merlin is having 39 modern, energy efficient homes built in their place – the first phase of a multi-million pound project to redevelop 450 houses in South Gloucestershire.

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Cookery school launches Saturday sessions for young chefs JUNIOR chefs can whip up tasty recipes at a new Saturday morning cookery club in Coalpit Heath. The monthly club is being run by the award-winning cookery school Meals for Squeals and is aimed at children aged between eight and 14. Youngsters will be able to take home everything they cook, with Thai prawn curry with rice, fruity flapjacks, and mini burgers with salsa among recipes to be tried out. Cookery school director Jackie Novels said: “We’ve set this up in response to lots of requests from parents. “We’ve run cookery clubs in schools for a long time but our cookery school has only offered classes for adults. “Now we’re opening our doors to youngsters for the Saturday morning cookery club, as well as running a range of longer cookery classes during school holidays.” The Saturday morning cookery club costs £10 a session, which includes all ingredients and equipment. During the October half term there will also be a longer Make a Meal class, where children will learn to cook a two-course meal, and a cookie decorating class. Similar classes are being planned for the Christmas holidays. More details are available at www.mealsforsqueals.eventbrite.com

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A COMMUNITY mapping project will be the subject of a talk in Coalpit Heath that has been organised by the South Gloucestershire Mines Research Group. Know Your Place (KYP) is a web-based local history scheme that allows the comparison of new and historic maps. Photographs can also be attached to areas to which they relate. The project was recently awarded a £380,000 Heritage Lottery Fund grant to extend the area it covers to the old county of Avon and nearby counties – a move described by the fund as a significant development. Now Anne Lovejoy, a leading member of the KYP team, will be at Coalpit Heath Village Hall to explain how the web-based scheme works and how volunteers can add to the information available. The hall in Badminton Road will be open from 7.30pm for the 8pm talk on Wednesday, October 21. Admission for non-members is £2.

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THE publisher of Frome Valley Voice is running a half marathon to raise funds for two cancer charities. Richard Drew, 49, is set to run the Great Birmingham race in October, along with his brother Mark, in aid of Marie Curie and Macmillan Cancer Care. The two organisations gave care to their father Alan and his family when he was terminally ill with cancer. The brothers decided to run in October, which marks the 20th anniversary of their father’s death. Richard said; “We thought that twenty years on it would be a good idea to try and raise a bit of money for the organisations that are still doing such sterling work, helping other families that are facing what we had to”. If you’d like to support the fundraising efforts for the two charities, you can do via the Just Giving websites: http://www.justgiving.com/RichardMarkDrew2 http://www.justgiving.com/RichardMarkDrew1 To make a £5 donation text: DREW68 to 70070 (Marie Curie) or BRIS95 to 70070 (Macmillan)

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Sunshine and blue skies for 10k THE third running of the Watermore 10k race has been declared a great success after 250 runners took place in the event at the end of September. It was the biggest race so far, with all places taken. Over 30 runners from Frampton Cotterell Harriers took part, along with a big contingent from Fit Quest. The race was won by Ciaron McQuade in a record time of 34 mins 10 seconds, shaving nearly 2 minutes off the previous best and three minutes off his own personal best. The first women home was Katrina Prior who finished in a time of 44 minutes 36 seconds. However, perhaps the biggest cheer of the day was for the hen party who took part in the race. After the race was over, children took centre stage with the popular, if messy, rainbow run.

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TICKETS for Bristol’s biggest charity firework display are now available to buy online. The Downend Round Table event, which takes place on Friday November 6, raises vital funds for charity and draws crowds from across the South West. Organisers say they expect this year’s display to be another sellout success and are urging people to get their tickets sooner rather than later. Jon Payne, 43, is one of the Downend Round Table members who helps to arrange the show each year. He said: “We’ve put online tickets up a lot earlier this year to give people chance to plan ahead. We’ve also absorbed the handling fees into the price making it more cost effective for people to buy online. “We are the largest charity display in Bristol and people travel far and wide to come so we’re urging those interested to get their tickets soon. “Tickets will still be available from local shops and PTAs by

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All change at recycling centres with cuts in opening hours OPENING times at the Sort It! centre in Yate are being cut as changes are introduced to all of South Gloucestershire’s recycling sites. From October 1, people can only take waste to the four centres – the others are in Thornbury, Little Stoke and Mangotsfield - between 8.30am and 4.30pm. Until now, they opened 30 minutes earlier all year round and for six months of the year from April didn’t close until 6.30pm. South Gloucestershire Council said the changes would help improve efficiency of the sites and deter non-residents and commercial users from using the facilities. It is also planning to introduce a resident vehicle registration scheme in 2016 and an electronic van permit system. Giving permits for vans means people whose work van doubles as a family vehicle will be able to use it to carry domestic waste to the centres.

Under the new rules, South Gloucestershire householders will have to register their vehicles online, over the phone or at One Stop Shops to gain access to the tips, where an automatic number plate recognition system will be updated to implement the registration schemes. Councillor Heather Goddard, chairwoman of the council’s communities committee, said: “Changing opening times at the Sort It! centres is the first step to making improvements to the sites and reducing the number of non-residents and traders using the facilities. “After reviewing the number of visitors to the centres, we found there were very few people making use of the extended opening hours in the summer. “The new opening times reflect the times that most people use the centres and also allows the Little Stoke centre to be open seven days a week instead of closing on a Wednesday.” The committee agreed to the changes after a public consultation exercise carried out between November 2014 and February 2015. It said the new times would now apply all year round except on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

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MP holds jobs fair LOCAL MP Luke Hall has made a start on an election pledge to hold at least two job fairs a year, with an event in Yate. Entrance at Shire Way Community Centre was free and people were able to go along to discuss and apply for jobs that were on offer. CV and interview workshops were also available to help with the practical side of job-hunting. Those involved in the day included Andrews, Avon Cosmetics, SGS College,Virgin Media, Milestones Trust, BlueBird Care, Allianz Insurance, Avon and Somerset Police, Marshfield Bakery, Kleeneze, Coffee #1, B&Q Yate and DAS legal services. Speaking about the event, Luke said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;As somebody who has lived and worked locally for many years, including managing the local Lidl Store in Yate, I have always been committed to

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Civic leaders and churches respond as refugee crisis grows A PUBLIC meeting is being organised in Yate to establish how best the town can help Syrian refugees. Yate Town Council has publicly announced a wish to support the refugees. It has since had a meeting with Yate’s team rector, the Rev Ian Wallace, and resolved to invite the community to work together so it can identify the best ways of responding to the crisis. The public meeting – the date and venue yet to be announced - is being planned so people and organisations can consider ways of raising funds, making donations and organising collections and other events with the Red Cross to provide aid for those in need. Yate mayor, Councillor Tony Davis, said: “Yate Town Council welcomes and supports initiatives being taken by churches and others locally to take an active role in supporting efforts to help the refugees from Syria.” The Rev Wallace said: “I am so pleased that Yate Town Council has declared its willingness to respond to the suffering of those fleeing the war in Syria and am proud to be working with them. “Since arriving in Yate, I have heard how this town responded to the needs of the Vietnamese boat people and am pleased that the town’s heart of compassion is again evident in wanting to help the Syrian people.” Anyone who wants to lend support, either individually or as a group, by working with the council and the church should email info@yatetowncouncil.gov. uk or call 01454 866506.

Meanwhile, South Gloucestershire Council has said it will play its part in responding to the crisis by taking in vulnerable people identified by the government and helping to provide humanitarian support. The council is currently assessing its capacity to house and support the refugees who will come to Britain and said it would continue to work with the Government to ensure it was able to provide the services they will need. It was also committed to working with local community and voluntary groups to develop and deliver an overall response. Council leader Matthew Riddle said: “We have all seen and been disturbed by the images of suffering caused by the terrible conflict in Syria and wanted to know how we can help to ease that suffering. The community response from residents has been so heart-warming. “We are recording the details of individuals and organisations contacting us with offers of help through our contact centre and One Stop Shops. “The council response will be to help accommodate and support our share of the refugees that the Government has said it will be bringing to safety in the UK from camps in the Middle East. “While we await the details about who will come to South Gloucestershire and the support needs that they will have from the Government, we are ready to mobilise as soon as we are called upon.”

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Community transport scheme urges people to climb on board PEOPLE who cannot use public transport are being encouraged to register with a community scheme ahead of winter so they can get out and about more easily. Green Community Travel runs a ring-and-ride service from its base just outside Yate for anyone who needs to go shopping or to their GP, as well as taking people to and from hospitals and offering day trips. It has a total of 14 vehicles available to use, with three minibuses going out every day on the ring-and-ride trips. But manager Jenny Bright said there were still a number of people unaware of the service provided and who struggled to go shopping, meet appointments or have a day out because they could not use conventional transport. She said: “We help people who are unable to access public

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MORE than 6,700 children in South Gloucestershire took part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. The Reading Agency charity’s programme encouraged four to 11-year-olds and their families to read six books of their choice during the school holidays. Chair of South Gloucestershire Council, Councillor Erica Williams, said: “The Summer Reading Challenge is a fantastic programme which makes reading fun and improves children’s reading range, motivation and confidence and opportunities. This year, the Record Breakers themed challenge was all about achieving your personal best and taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge gives children a great start in achieving this goal.” More than 70 volunteers have supported children taking part in the challenge by listening to them talk about their books and helping with the activities in the library.

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REG Buston, president of Begbrook Green Bowling Club, celebrated his 99th birthday in the club’s pavilion during a break in the annual triples tournament. Reg, a founder member of the club, cut his birthday cake to share with fellow members. He said: “When I helped to set up this bowling club in 1994 at the tender age of 78 I had no idea that I would still be playing some 21 years later”. Reg puts his longevity down to a healthy lifestyle. In his younger days he was an enthusiastic gymnast and also played hockey regularly. He maintains a healthy diet (meat and two veg daily) and a nightly tot of whisky before going to bed. Begbrook Green Bowling Club (situated off Frenchay Park Road, Stapleton) is a thriving mixed club which welcomes those who wish to try the game for the first time as well as more experienced bowlers. Further information can be obtained via its website or phoning Ken on 01454 312464.

A few minutes is all it takes to find out about micro-volunteering A MICRO volunteering event in Yate library will give people the chance to see how they can help others, even if they have just a small amount of time to offer. The event on October 20 will be run by Volunteer Centre Yate and is part of South Gloucestershire Council’s Discover Festival. Organisers will be available from 2pm-5pm to chat about the kind of volunteering available that could involve just five minutes or as much as a few hours. Any local group, individual or voluntary organisation is welcome to attend. Contact Carole Zorzo by email at carole@volunteercentreyate.org. uk for further information.

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or one of our Church Wardens. The work begins hopefully before too long and I am sure all will be back to normal well before Christmas. The funny thing about these sort of incidence and challenges they make you think about what is important and what your priorities should be. We are working at the moment to develop the back of St Peter’s to create a space that can be used by not only the Church, but also by the wider community. The relationship between church and the community I believe is vital for the well being of our village, for both its spiritual and community cohesion. As has been proved by a number of events that have taken place, the Village Festival, the Hymnathon (to name but two) we can together create a real sense of togetherness and support which will benefit all who live here. A community that pulls together for the enhancement of its people is one which lives out what is the core Christian value of love and care of neighbour. At St Peter’s in our project to reorder the back of the church we are striving to make a further contribution to our community cohesion, the Tower being out of action and its fall out, has helped to focus even more clearly on our call to be Church in Community, for that we can thank the ‘Golden Cockerel’

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Great War centenary exhibition opens in Chipping Sodbury AN exhibition looking at the impact of the First World War on South Gloucestershire will run until the end of October in Chipping Sodbury Town Hall. The display commemorates the centenary of the Great War, which claimed the lives of more than 16 million people worldwide. Featuring copies of material from local organisations belonging to the South Gloucestershire Museums Group, the area’s heritage forum and its twinning associations, it will also show how communities in countries twinned with the district were changed. The event runs from Monday, September 28, to Saturday, October 31, and will be open each day, except Sunday, from 9am to midday. It will also be open from 10am-8.30pm on Friday, October 23, for the South Gloucestershire Discover Festival. The website www.southglos.gov.uk/ww1 has further information on the organisations involved and other centenary events in the area.

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Sisters raise money in memory of family

TWO Coalpit Heath sisters have raised £900 to support two charities. Janice Scott and Karen Read both live in Ridings Rd, and held a garden sale at their home with the help of their families. The pair sold a variety of goods as well as offering cakes and drinks. The money is to be split between The British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK. Janice says: “We chose these charities as they are close to our hearts. We lost our mum a few months ago to heart failure and our brother to cardiac arrest 2 years ago. We also lost our dad to cancer in 2008. We would like to thank everyone who attended and also for all the extra donations that were made by the local people of Coalpit Heath and surrounding areas we are truly thankful and over whelmed with the amount we raised”.

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THE September meeting was one of the best, the speaker was our very own Louise Vigars who gave a demonstration on Upcycling. Louise runs her own business from Frampton Cotterell called Eclectic Avenue where she lovingly restores old furniture. Louise brought lots of examples of her work, pictures, candle sticks, jars – all previously owned and revamped. We were shown how to take an old wooden picture frame and using chalk paint and wax bring it back to life. Louise admits that she hates throwing anything out, opting to use lace and other fabrics, buttons and bows, to make stunning pictures. She even manages to take wallpaper, hessian and wrapping paper and incorporate them into amazing backgrounds for pictures. Louise made it all look really easy – tempting us to have a go, so we will shall see how easy it is.

Some of our members also entered the St Saviours Horticultural Show, which was in its 70th year. There was a whole range of categories to enter, Joan Maine winning first prizes again for her knitting; she knits tiny cardigans and blankets for the premature baby unit. Debbie Reynolds won the trophy for the most points in the handicraft section, Margaret Giess won the Floral Cup for her display entitled “Celebrations” and Tracy Bell took the Rossal trophy for floral arrangements. Sue Keel was being placed for her flower arrangements and Jennie Mitchell winning a first prize for black and white photography. It is such a lovely, relaxed event that we hope more of our ladies will take part next year. We were delighted to welcome two new members to our August meeting, Teresa and Carol – lovely to have you with us ladies. Even with the holiday season in full swing we had a good number of ladies turn up to the meeting.

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The August speaker is a firm favourite of ours, Roger Morgan has entertained us with his historical talks before and this time he treated us to the ‘History of Medicine’. We did a highlighted tour through the late 1700’s to early 1900’s – including background on the famous Doctors Knox, Jenner and Lister and studies into anaesthetic, air and water borne diseases, X-rays and quite a detailed description of leg amputation. It is amazing how much information you take on board when it is delivered in such an animated and lively way. We will look forward to Roger’s next talk. We have been very busy on the craft front. We kicked off with our entry to the Hawkesbury and Horton horticultural show where we were challenged with displaying a table of exhibits based on Beatrix Potter characters. We opted for a Peter Rabbit theme and Jennie Mitchell prepared an excellent plum chutney scoring near maximum points. Jennie also cooked our Centenary Cake which was passed to Judy Eke who expertly iced it, turning the

fruit cake into Mr McGregor’s garden. The judges loved it and we scored maximum points. The cake was excellent as we ate it at our August meeting. Sue Keel took care of our floral arrangement producing a watering can full of wildflowers, complete with trailing ivy and 2 tiny mice (not real ones) popping out of a terracotta pot. Debbie Reynolds made gorgeous Peter Rabbit and Miss Tiggywinkle crochet characters complete with bespoke clothes. Tracy Bell took care of the staging and pulling the exhibit together – it was a good team effort and we came third, being beaten by 1 point. We will definitely have to enter again next year. Myriam from Beauty Plus will be our speaker at the October meeting.

Frampton Cotterell WI ON the 22nd September, Frampton Cotterell WI members were delighted to welcome Sue Mountstevens, our local Police and Crime Commissioner. Sue told us all

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about her very interesting role, which essentially provides a bridge between the Police and the needs of local residents. The role is very wide-reaching, covering everything from victim support to road safety to protecting our children from the risks of posting personal information on line and via social media. It really is a very varied and far-reaching remit and all members were left appreciating what Sue is striving to achieve on our behalf. Sue has a passion to keep Police business nonpolitical and she campaigns tirelessly across a wide range of concerns which effect us all - we were left with a clear vision of the true value of the position that she holds. We’re all looking forward to the the October meeting, which will feature a talk on the early history of Penguin Books by Barry Edwards - our book club members will certainly be there to find out more. We have a skittles evening, carols in December and various group and social meetings following on from that. Our WI will also

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be publishing a special cookery book containing members’ favourite recipes which will be due out well in time for the festive season. The new programme of talks and events for the new year will also be announced shortly. 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 darts team. 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 WI LOTS of reminiscing took place when our speaker for September, Elizabeth Rhodes, gave her talk on “life Before Tea Bags”.

Elizabeth lives in Nailsea and was trained as a teacher and worked as an Educational Officer for about 20 years in the Bristol Museum. She likes travelling and speaks on social history. She has spent quite a bit of time in China and this year in Zambia where she set up a charity for vulnerable children. Elizabeth’s talk was mainly about how people have developed since the Victorian days. When Queen Victoria became Queen in 1837 people did not drink tea, but when she was crowned she had her first cup which. Tea Gardens were opened where ladies could go and meet their friends and sip cups of tea and then take a promenade. This was so popular for a woman as they were not allowed in coffee shops which men went to. It was fashionable to put a small box on each table labelled ‘tips’ and this ensured that good service was given. Hence this is where the phrase originates. Tips means “to insure prompt service”. We were told that Thomas Twining in 1717 turned

his Coffee Shop into a Tea Shop. Elizabeth told us what Victorian life was like; the Boer Wars, the reigns of Edward VII and George V. She also covered The Great War, when a total of 60 million European soldiers were mobilised, 8 million killed and 7 million permanently disabled - not forgetting the 80,000 women who served in the Forces. Life changed again when the men returned home to settle back to family life and work. We were shown a photo of a man taking a picture of two women listening to the radio in September 1939. Much to everyone’s surprise one of our members said “That was my grandfather”! We were then told about times through the 1940’s, the Queens coronation in 1953 and history right up to the present day. A very interesting talk. At our next meeting on 1st October, Mark Steeds will be talking about Pirates and Privateers out of Bristol. You are welcome to attend our meetings at 7.30 All Saints Church Hall.

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Tell Us About Your Business: We are a family run business located in Cleeve Wood Road, Downend, offering free parking, open 6 days a week with preordered Sunday deliveries. Free local deliveries and very competitive delivery charges throughout the Bristol area. With pre-orders we can arrange deliveries before 8am – nothing’s a problem for Roger!

How Did It Start?

Roger has owned the business for 40 years starting with fruit and veg. He was always known for a very high standard of his produce with lovely window displays. He was very much a household name in the area and the older generation will also remember Rene Broad who helped run the shop as a valued member of staff. Then Roger met me 30 years ago and I became Mrs Debbie Webb. I helped modernise the shop into self-service also selling bunches of flowers. We had a thriving business until sadly the supermarkets took away the trade of small independent shops. So in the year 2000 we made a massive decision to revamp the shop into just flowers, changing the name to Webbs Flowers. Roger still works hard making sure he buys the best, but now in flowers, house plants and orchid

plants to name but a few. We like to think he’s still a household name! He still goes to the market every day making sure everything is fresh and at it’s best. (We girls say that if Roge was a woman he’d be called a shopaholic!!)

phone as early as 6:30am and open for collections as early as 6:30 (both of which have been known!) We will also deliver on Sunday (pre-ordered only).

What Services Do You Provide?

Well Roger and I have a very good team of girls. Diane being here for 15 years, Tracy 10 years and Gilly 8 years who are all valued members of staff being friendly and very professional dealing with funeral work. We work closely with Woodruffs in Winterbourne, Coalpit Heath and Yate, with Harris Staple Hill and with Roy Preddys and Pendocks. As it is the last tribute given

We provide a free delivery service to the local areas of Downend, Staple Hill, Frenchay and Emersons Green, which can be arranged on the same day. We can do household visits to the elderly who cannot get to us in person. Providing we are on the premises we will answer the

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we always go the extra mile to ensure that the tributes are perfect for the family.

Any Plans For The Future?

We are currently giving Webbs Flowers a face lift, bringing it up-to-date once again (we are now saving up for our face lifts – hehehe!). Once again, Christmas at Cleeve Wood is already starting to take shape with a date set for Saturday 28th November 2015. This year we would like to raise once again lots of money for charity. The new charity added is The Jessie May Trust, but we will also still be raising for our existing charities. Last year at Halloween we raised £200 for BUST our local Breast Care Charity. We would love to know whether a similar event this year would be supported by locals. The children loved it, many dressed up and there were lots of games, snacks and trick and treats. Roger and I would like to say a huge thank you for all the support everybody has given Webbs Flowers to keep our business open and also for attending our charity events helping to raise money for good local causes. Many thanks Debbie and Roger Webb x

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A BARN dance has been organised to help raise funds for building work to Iron Acton Parish Hall. Plans to refurbish the lobby entrance to the Hall have been approved by South Glos council. Work will improve facilities for parents dropping off and picking up children from dance classes. The refurbishment will also provide an additional room which could be hired by smaller groups meetings. The hall committee are organising a Barn Dance on 24th October with a live group “Jiggerty” to lead the dancing together with a bar and supper. Tickets are £12.00 for adults and £5.00 for children with special family rate available. For more details and tickets ring Sue Gadsby on 07706092597.

THE highest possible rating in the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark Assessment has been awarded to the Spire Specialist Care Centre in Bristol. This amazing facility which provides radiotherapy treatment for cancer patients has been open for just over a year. The feedback from patients has been overwhelming and is sentiment to the professionalism and care of the team at the Centre. An external team of Macmillan assessors visited the Centre and reviewed it against a framework produced by Macmillan. Assessment levels range between 1 being very poor to 5 being excellent and Spire achieved a rating of 5. A quote from the report says

“The centre should be extremely proud of this achievement and attaining the highest possible score against the standard.” Many people are still unaware that the facility exists. It is located at Aztec West away from the main hospital in Redland. It offers state of the art equipment providing the most technically advanced treatments for all areas of cancer such as breast, prostate, bowel, skin etc. Patients are supported in calm surroundings by a multidisciplinary team of specialists. Ample free parking is available. For more information visit www.spirespecialistcarecentre. com or call 01454 456500

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Let’s talk about Core Stability? by physiotherapist Danny from the Willow Brook Clinic

ANY people have heard the term ‘core stability’ bandied around a fitness class but few would claim to know exactly what the term actually means. In actual fact, core stability is as important in everyday life as it is in the gym. It helps to prevent injuries in activities from gardening and DIY to shopping! In essence, core stability means ‘stability of the spine’. Your core muscles are those in your stomach and back and ‘core strength’ is the ability to support your spine and keep your body stable and balanced. It is the strength that allows you to perform manual tasks safely and effectively in everyday life. Those who are lacking in this area of strength are more likely to suffer from back injuries, and the likelihood of other peripheral injuries also increases in those with a weak core. There are many core muscles up the entire length of the torso. Whilst there are core muscles in the mid back and neck, the ones that take the heaviest loads are those in the lower back. These lie deep within the trunk of the body, generally attaching to the spine, pelvis and muscles that support the shoulder blades. Importantly, there are two particular core muscles that have been shown to be weak in those that have or have had lower

back pain: The Transverse Abdominus (TA) is the deepest of the abdominal muscles and lies under the muscles of your waist. It acts as a weightlifters belt – wrapping around the spine for support, protection and stability. The Multifidus Muscles (MF) are a group of small muscles close in to the spine. These muscles can’t be contracted directly but respond to the movement and action of the TA. They are also the first to start to waste away in an episode of back pain. There are many exercises that can be done, without any additional equipment, to improve the strength of the core muscles. However, you can spend hours doing some exercises incorrectly that will make no improvement to you core strength and some can actually create back pain. It is best to get advice from qualified professional to make sure you get it right. If you are suffering from lower back pain which you believe may be related to weakened core stability or you would like to improve your posture and core stability, see your chiropractor or physiotherapist. Get Well, Stay Well

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Open air classroom boosts students’ learning at Brimsham Green School AN outdoor learning project at Brimsham Green School in Yate has been hailed a success after a pilot scheme was run during the spring and summer. A team from the school’s English department, led by teacher Dan Fox, devised the project to give pupils a different and potentially more effective area in which to learn. Students from year seven 7 took part in the pilot to explore the effects of moving English lessons out of the classroom and into the school grounds. Leaders were especially keen to see how the change made a difference to the youngsters’ descriptive writing. Funding of £2,000 came from local Rotary clubs to build the classroom, which can now be used by all Brimsham pupils, as well as children from nearby primary schools. At the end of the pilot, the school said there were positive results, with written assessments improving markedly among year seven pupils and GCSE students also producing better creative writing. Mr Fox said: “Feedback from the students showed that everyone enjoyed the project.”

Scouts hope to dodge their way to victory YOUNG people from 2nd Frampton Cotterell Scout Group are to battle it out in a charity dodgeball competition. The initiative organised by the British Heart Foundation, aims to promote the importance of maintaining a healthy heart though regular exercise whilst raising funds for the charity. The sponsored knock out tournament will see 60 children aged between 5 and almost 15 playing the fast paced game, showcasing the skills they have been working on over the last four weeks. Matthew Alner, Scout Leader at 2nd Frampton Scout group said “All the young people within the group cannot wait to get bouncing, ducking, and diving at AirHop to help raise money for the BHF, after spending so much time sharpening their dodgeball skills.” Events Project Manager at the BHF, Beck Bayram says: “We really want to encourage as many schools and youth groups as possible to get involved on our physical activity initiatives. Ultimate Dodgeball is a fantastic and fun way to get children more active. It also helps the BHF raise vital funds to support its life saving research into coronary heart disease, the UK’s single biggest killer.” The Ultimate Dodgeball tournament raises money to not only support the vital work of the BHF, but also participating scouts and youth groups as they get to keep 20% of the money raised. They also get to keep the £30 dodgeball pack to keep the children active after the event. If you would like to sponsor the children and adults taking part or to find out more about the event please contact Matthew Alner by email: 2framptonsl@cotswoldedgescouts.org.uk For more information on how to join the Ultimate Dodgeball initiative: bhf.org.uk/dodgeball

Legion looks for help with poppy appeal THE Staple Hill Royal Legion is looking for extra people to help with its poppy appeal this year. They are hoping people can spare some time to collect at supermarkets from October 24 to Saturday 7 November. The legion says a 2 hour session at a time to suit the volunteer would be ideal. They are looking to create a rota for supermarkets in the Fishponds area. If anyone is interested they can telephone 0117 9560805

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Thur 8th - Musical Theatre “The Songs that Won the Wars”, Winterbourne Community Centre 7.30pm. Tickets £8. Tel. 317408 or www. winterbournemusical.co.uk

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Fri 9th - Musical Theatre “The Songs that Won the Wars”, Winterbourne Community Centre 7.30pm. Tickets £8. Tel. 317408 or www. winterbournemusical.co.uk

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Sat 10th - Musical Matinee “The Songs that Won the Wars”, Winterbourne Community Centre 2.30pm. Tickets £8. Tel. 317408 or www. winterbournemusical.co.uk

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n Bristol Budgerigar Society.

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October 14

Wed 14th - Local Walks May’s Hill, start Truly Scrumptious 10.30am. Choose 3 miles across fields, or 1.5 mile easy stroll (Mays Hill with bus journey) or Hovers Lane.

October 14

Wed 14th - Carer’s Club, Zion, 2-4pm. Carers welcome to stay with the person they care for or use the free time as they wish.

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n Junior singing workshop. Fascinating Rhythm Dress rehearsal on Thursday 15th October at Chipping Sodbury Town Hall. This is a free event and is in preparation for competing in the national Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers in Bournemouth at the end of October. If you’d like to come along please contact Lesley Steeper 01225 420417 l.steeper22@gmail.com

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n Coffee Morning With Fairtrade Christmas cards & Gifts. Saturday Oct 17th, 10.00 - 12 noon Zion Beacon. All are welcome

October 21

Wed 21st - Talk about ‘Know Your Place’ Local History Project, 8pm, The Miners (Coalpit Heath Village Hall). £2 . www. sgmrg.co.uk

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Fri 23rd - Crafty Night Out, Winterbourne Community Centre 7 - 9pm. £15. Tel.776268 Tues 27th - Local Walks, Bury Hill, starting Golden Heart, Kendleshire 10.30am. Choose 1.8 miles fields and woods or 3 miles Bury Hill Fort.

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n The Friends of Frome Valley Medical Centre are holding a RACE NIGHT @ Crossbow House on Friday 23rd October @ 7.30pm .Tickets cost £5.00 each Tele Mike 07974189354 or Paul

October 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, colourings and play. This session will run throughout the year. Our Chatterbooks group for young people in Years 5 and 6 will have the first meeting on Saturday 24 October 2.30 – 3.30pm when we’ll be getting to know each other with some fun activities. It’s not too late to sign up for the group – please speak to a member of staff if you’re interested Join library staff for a

Halloween Rumpus! Wednesday 28 October 10.00 – 11.30am Come and make some spooky crafts at our half-term drop-in suitable for the primary age range. The Book Group for Parents will be meeting on Friday 2 October 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 10 October 10.00am – 12 noon for knitting, crochet and nattering. On Saturday 24 October there will be a display and sale of craft work as part of the Discover Festival. Please see below for more details. The Discover Festival continues until Friday 30 October. With an exciting programme of over 230 events there is something for everyone to enjoy this autumn throughout South Gloucestershire. Discover Events at Winterbourne Library in October Line Dancing with Laughter in Line Saturday 3 October 2.303.30pm

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Line dancing: it’s fun, friendly and you don’t need a partner. Come and experience it for yourself at a short taster session at Winterbourne library. It’s free and the library will provide a drink afterwards. Free tickets are available at www.southglos.gov.uk/discover Gardening at Dyrham House Saturday 10 October 2.003.30pm Join us for an illustrated talk on a year in the life of the garden from the volunteer gardener’s perspective. The talk will give an insight into how the gardens have developed since the National Trust took over the property 50 years ago, what goes on behind the scenes and how they are maintained for the enjoyment of the 160,000 plus visitors during the year. The talk will conclude with a brief outline of the development and planning of the 17th century garden which is a major initiative for Dyrham over the next three years. Free tickets are available at www.southglos. gov.uk/discover Frenchay Hospital’s Hidden History Saturday 17 October 10.30–11.30am An intriguing miscellany of facts that you (probably) didn’t

know about Frenchay Hospital. It includes moving roads, a Hollywood actor and events in Russia that gave rise to the hospital. And it almost became famous for something completely different. Free tickets are available at www. southglos.gov.uk/discover Family History Taster Session Friday 23 October 10.00am – 12.00noon Book one of our one-toone sessions using online resources to discover your family history. Free tickets are available at www.southglos. gov.uk/discover but places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment Craft Group Workshop, Exhibition and Sale Saturday 24 October 10.00am-1.00pm Join us for a display and sale of craft work by local knitter and natterers! If you would like to learn how to knit or crochet, members of the group will be available with wool and needles to show you how; and if you’d like to purchase some locally made, original gifts for Christmas, now’s your chance! This is a free drop-in.

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Wed 28th - Litter Picking, start Truly Scrumptious 10am. All welcome. Everything provided

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Wed 28th - Forget-me-not Singalong Group, Zion, 2pm3.30pm. For local people with dementia. Carers welcome to stay. Details from Jean 775786 or Rona 886925

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Sat 31st - Open Day at Winterbourne Community Centre. Come and see what’s on offer!

November 7

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November 7

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

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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.’

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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

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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 -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.

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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 773781. n Tiny Tots. 2.00-3.00pm,St Peter’s Church, n St John’s Ambulance. St Saviour’s Hall, Beesmoor Road. 6.15 - 9pm (term time). n Steam Engine Club, Miners Club, Coalpit Heath. 7pm, last Thursday of month.

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Line dancing. Iron Acton Parish Hall, High St, Iron Acton. New beginners, 7.20pm. Improvers, 8.30pm. www.laughterinline.com n Winterbourne Musical Theatre. Winterbourne Community Association, 7.30pm. 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 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

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start refreshments. For more information 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.

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.

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

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Assisted Dying Bill

Luke Hall MP writes for Yate & Sodbury Voice

WHY I voted against the Assisted Dying Bill this month The Assisted Dying Bill aimed to deal with an extremely delicate issue, and one on which I know many people hold very strong feelings. Following my call asking local people to get in touch with their opinions, I would like to take this opportunity to thank those who wrote to me, emailed me, came to see me and on more than one occasion, stopped me on the street about this most important issue. I genuinely took the time to review everyone’s thoughts individually. I was overwhelmed by the response to the last column. The number of local people who get in touch was invaluable in gauging the strength of local opinion to help me reach a decision and vote accordingly. The Bill had the potential to affect the lives of a great number of people whose circumstances make them vulnerable in different ways. It is for this reason that I decided to vote against the Bill. I believe that if it passed, it would directly affect not only terminally ill patients

who wish to end their lives, it would also have a significant impact on the lives of their friends, families and the medical professionals who care for them. One of the arguments I continually heard was that the ‘right to die’ would become an ‘obligation to die’. Vulnerable individuals may believe they are burden to their families and carers and may feel pressured, of their own accord, or by others, into seeking a medically-assisted death. I do not believe this was a risk worth taking. I am also very grateful to the number of medical professionals who wrote to me expressing their concerns over the possibility of having to betray the very oath they take to protect their patients. While I understand and greatly sympathise with the concerns that some people suffer much pain and distress with a terminal illness, I believe the advances in palliative care means this is much less common than it once was. For many people with a terminal illness, good quality palliative care allows them and their

families to experience some precious final moments of care, love and even reconciliation. I believe adding the consideration to end their lives prematurely is a burden that these people should not be asked to consider. Instinctively I have great sympathy for terminally ill patients and, and I can honestly say I do not know how I would feel in their situation. Of the few terminal patients I have met, I have been both shocked and heartened by their emotional strength, and their determination to enjoy their final days. This is, I think, the ideal outlook in an otherwise terrible situation. As the issue was classed a matter of conscience, Members were free to vote as they wish. As an MP, I see it as my responsibility to vote according to the will of constituents, and I feel it would have been doing everyone an injustice if I didn’t listen to the majority of people asking me to vote against. I believe voting this way was the right thing to do and I would like to thank people for their support.

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Blood Brothers next up for Court Players THE Court Players have selected the original non-musical version of the hugely successful Blood Brothers for their next production The Willy Russell play will be performed at The Memorial Hall in Rangeworthy on October 15, 16 and 17 at 7.30pm with a 2.30pm matinee on the last day. Set in Liverpool in post-war 1960s Britain, it is the tale of twin brothers who are separated at birth when their mother decides to have one of them adopted and what happens when they are brought together again through friendship. The Court Players, who have been presenting drama in Rangeworthy for 56 years, recently won the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) District 14 Award for Outstanding Achievement for their last production of “The Last Resort”. It was also nominated for the Best Comedy Award. In the recent Bristol and Avon One Act Drama Festivals, The Court Players received nominations in the Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Original Play categories. Ticket enquiries should be addressed to: The Box Office, Mrs Lin Lewis, 61 Shackleton Avenue, Yate, Bristol, BS37 4NW or 01454 321149

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High jinx and high scores as Old Man Fram heads to the coast The Fram embarked on their bi-annual tour to the aptly named TourQuay for a weekend of sporting and social pleasure. Gary Winsor vaguely remembers the weekend, and sent this report. THE 22 man squad arrived at Cornwood cricket club, donning eccentric teamwear and charity shop suit jackets, Cornwood welcomed us with immaculate facilities, including a four lane net, a majestic clubhouse and an electronic scoreboard; for those of you that have visited The Fram it felt much like a home from home! Add to that the red painted tree which was part of a contemporary art exhibition and our minds quickly turned to the fact we may have to take this fixture slightly more seriously than envisaged in order not to embarrass ourselves. However the 20 over fixture was played in fantastic spirit by both teams and ended up in a close victory by Cornwood. A special mention has to go to 3rd team superstar Lawrence Chidley for breaking a bail using a pink ball,

which is normally saved for the County Championship opener in Dubai….maybe the next tour location. We found our way to Torquay, not without difficulties, and quickly headed out into the nightlife of the seaside town. Enough about that…. Day 2, feeling fresh and raring to go, Abbotskerswell was our host team. Again a fantastic club helped by cheap beer and pre-tea hot dogs which helped create a great atmosphere. We made 208 for the loss of 15 wickets from our 40 overs (yes 15!) with a maiden tour 50 for gorgeous George Foulger as well as a mesmerising 49 from Fram stalwart Ryan Cater (heavily fined for jug evasion). Our bowling innings lasted half that time and a very fine batting display from clearly classier batsmen than we are used to facing resulted in a heavy defeat and more time to socialise with our hosts. Once again we found our way to the livelier parts of Torquay that evening, sporting our charity shop suits in all their glory. Sunday is the day of rest, but not for our tourists; after 2 busy days and nights what we needed was a game of beach cricket. 11 a side, a bin for stumps, sand for a

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IT’S been a strong start to the season for Iron Acton, with the first team loosing just once. Manager Adam Taylor brings us a diary of the first month of action. 1st team:5th sept The first game of the season away to Patchway Town Reserves saw us register a convincing 3-1 win with Jonny Ruff scoring a hattrick. Patchway replied with a late penalty but the 3 points were never in doubt. 8th sept We travelled to Wick Reserves for an evening kick-off and despite a depleted squad we managed our second 3-1 victory on the bounce, with goals from Pete Smith, Tom Hunn & Jonny Ruff. Wick replied through a late penalty but it was too little too late.

12th sept Our first defeat of the season against table toppers Bristol Barcelona. We found ourselves a goal down in the first minute, and were soon reduced to 10 men. We equalised just before half time through a Tim Baker header, but the second half saw us reduced to 9 men. We held on until the 86th minute when we conceded from a deflected header, with the final score 2-1. 19th sept It was back to winning ways as we travelled to Shirehampton Reserves. Despite trailing 2-0, we got ourselves 3-2 in front through Jon Miller and two more goals for Jonny Ruff. We soon found ourselves 4-3 down but hit back to 5-4 with further goals form Ross Davey & Max Cooper to seal a thrilling 5-4 victory. 26th sept The first round of the GFA cup saw us on our travels, away to St. Aldhelms Reserves. Despite missing 9 players, we put in

Mixed bag for Winterbourne Youth teams as season starts THE Under 16’s have won 1 and drawn 2 of their opening 3 matches with the victory taking the 100% record of leaders Highridge, Kevin Slade writes. September finished with a cup victory over Mendip Broadwalk in a game marred by a serious injury to Morgan Davis and everyone at the club wishes Morgan a swift and full recovery. It’s been a difficult start to the league campaign for the under 15’s with 3 successive defeats but they were victorious in the 1st round of the cup against Downend Saints. The Under 13’s have started superbly scoring fourteen goals in the opening matches and conceding just one as they sit unbeaten and joint top of the table. In the Hanham Minor League, Shaun Studley’s Under 11’s have put in some impressive displays with mixed results so far and the newly formed U9’s side have seen the results not quite going the way that their performances have deserved.

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an excellent performance to progress to the next round after two goals from Charlie Lacey and one from Ross Davey saw us run out comfortable 3-0 winners. Reserves 2nd Sept Lost 5-1 to Nicholas Wanderers: James Press with the goal 5th Sept Lost 2-1 to Bristol Barcelona Reserves: Sam Wintle scoring 10th Sept Lost 5-2 away to Hillfields: goalscorers were Ben Ingram & Callum Hill 12th Sept Won 3-1 at home to Horfield Utd 26th Sept GFA Cup 1st round: won 6-2 away on the downs to Bengal Tigers: James Press scoring 5, Sam Wintle the other. 3rd team 3rd Sept Away to Sea Mills, won 5-2: Jonny Ruff 3, Tom Hunn & Aston Newman penalty 5th Sept

3-0 home victory over Frampton: James Weston 2 & Aaron Turner 12th Sept 3-0 defeat away to Yate Athletic 19th Sept Another win against Frampton; this time 8-5 with goals from Joel Hinsley, James Weston, Sam Wintle, Aaron Turner (2) and a Jordan Belcher hat-trick 26th Sept 3-0 home defeat to Mendip Broadwalk 4th team 12th Sept 5-1 defeat at Port of Bristol: Tom Wilmot scoring 19th Sept GFA Cup, home to Racing Mouse in a 6-4 win: Ben Demmery (2), Jon Wilmot (2), Callum Merrett & Ethan Bulmer 26th Sept 6-5 defeat against Dodington: goals from Jon Wilmot (3), Callum Merrett and an own goal. We are looking for a manager for our 3rd team. If anybody is interested, please call Adam on 07780 977603.

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FRAMPTON’S first team have made a very good start to the season, following their tough pre-season campaign, Nick Talbot reports. Despite drawing their opening league fixture 2-2 with Greyfriars Athletic, they have gone on to win all 4 of their following league games, which sees them sitting second in the table at the end of September. However, manager Adrian Pell will be under no illusions and fully understands that it is very early in the season to be looking at league positions and will face tougher opposition than those faced so far. The first team only have 2 league fixtures in October, against newly promoted Hambrook and Shaftesbury Crusade, who were relegated from the Premier Division last season. They will face Shaftesbury Crusade twice in October, as they also face a League Cup fixture against them at the end of the month. The only other fixture in October for the first team is a GFA Senior Amateur Cup second round

tie against an opposition that has yet to be confirmed. The club website will confirm the opponents. Frampton’s Reserve side have suffered a slow start to their league campaign, losing their opening two games; narrowly beaten 4-3 by Greyfriars Athletic Reserves and thumped 4-0 to Hanham Athletic Reserves; but have since started picking up points. They were unlucky not to take all 3 points when they visited Totterdown United Reserves, where a penalty conceded in the last 5 minutes of the game robbed them of victory. But they followed that up with a hard fought 1-0 victory over Greyfriars Athletic as they faced them for second time this season. Unfortunately, their first win of the season was followed up by a 5-3 defeat away to Fry’s Club ‘A’. Manager, Yinka Brownlow, will be hoping his lads bounce back from the defeat at Fry’s as they face the same opposition in the return fixture in October. They then face a couple of tough games against Nicholas

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Wanderers Reserves and newly promoted Port of Bristol. Frampton Reserves opened their GFA Junior Cup campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Longwell Green Sports ‘A’ from the league Senior Division, thanks to goals from Ryan Beebee, Rob Warren and Matt Johnson. Frampton’s ‘A’ side, having been promoted two divisions - from Division 6 to Division 4 - are noticing the difference in class between the leagues and are currently struggling to find their footing in the league. The first four league games has seen them concede 17 goals and score only 9, picking up 3 defeats and a draw. Manager, Brian Cook, has had to put up with constant changes to his team, as the first and reserve teams have had to pull on his resources. Player availability has been hit and miss due to the holiday season. Brian will be hoping to field a consistent teams

throughout October, which will enable himself and his Assistant, Phil Ashpole, to stamp their authority on the team and get them playing in the way that they want them to. October sees Frampton’s third side face tough opposition in the form of newly amalgamated side Mendip Broadwalk ‘A’ and 2 teams that were also promoted into Division 4 - Cribbs ‘B’ and Lawrence Rovers ‘A’. Speedy Recovery - Mark Totterdell Frampton would like to wish Mark Totterdell a speedy recovery after Mark broke his leg in the opening game of the season against Greyfriars Athletic, following a late tackle. Mark suffered a clean break of his tibia in the challenge, which unfortunately went unpunished by the referee. Mark is likely to be out until Christmas and may not return to playing football due to the impact on his plumbing business.

Bryan Wood

A YOUTH football team have had a boost to the new season with a new team strip. Winterbourne United’s under 9 team have been sponsored by local company ACC, who are providing not only new kit, but also training equipment as well as paying for expenses. ACC, a freight management company based nearby in Iron Acton, says it’s just one of the community sponsorship projects they’ve set up.

Andy Thatcher, the team’s coach, said: “Coaching can be a difficult task, and we are also responsible for the set up and running of the team. That’s why it’s so helpful when sponsors and parents pull together to create a co-ordinated community-based team. We needed kits badly so ACC have come along at a fantastic time, and we appreciate the support they provide alongside the parents, which leaves the coaches to coach.”

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Finally, the club would like to send out their sincere condolences to the friends and family of Bryan Wood who recently lost his long battle with myeloma cancer. Bryan formed Frampton Rangers back in the early 90’s as both player and manager, and was instrumental in their amalgamation with Frampton Athletic in 1999, a move which some believe that if it hadn’t happened, could’ve resulted in Frampton Athletic folding. The club owes a lot of gratitude to the will and determination that Bryan possessed. With a lot of the currently players, management and committee having the pleasure of playing both under and alongside Bryan on a football pitch, it was a sad day for the club. If anyone would like to make a donation in Bryan’s memory, please donate to Myeloma UK research – www. myeloma.org.uk.

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Netballers start season strongly After a successful season in division 9, and an enjoyable summer league, Frampton 1st team played their first division 7 match against Jets 2, Anna Keir reports. Promoted 2 divisions, players felt a mixture of excitement, nervousness and determination. THE game started well, in attack Clare Fletcher (C) and Jazz Bartlett (WA) fed the ball well into the shooting circle, enabling Emily Dible (GA) and Emily Harris (GS), who were shooting accurately from a range of places in the circle to score. Amy Davidge (GK and player of the match), Helen Long (GD) and Carol Rowson (WD) worked well together to make it difficult for Jet’s attack to move into space and receive the ball. Although

a positive start, some basic mistakes in the first half meant that Jets led and showed signs of pulling away. At one point Frampton were down by 8 goals, however by the end of the first half Jets led by only 2. Frampton entered the second half with concentration and a positive attitude, Jess Leak’s (WA) calm approach and the teams settled play helped to keep possession of the ball. Frampton’s defence continued to make great interceptions, providing opportunities for ball to reach the shooters to score. Jets remained in the lead until the last 10 minutes of the match, when Frampton pulled away and won the game. The final score was close, with Frampton winning 33-31. The second game of the season was against DHT. The team went into the game with confidence, and put DHT under a lot of pressure. The opposition

shooters were on top form though, and rarely missed a shot. The Frampton defence fought hard, and Joely Reed in GK was Frampton’s player of the match. The sharp shooting from Frampton’s Jess Leak won her the opposition’s player of the match. They were unable match DHT’s shooting though. It ended with another close score, with a loss 47-44. Newly promoted 2nd’s were keen to begin the new season with a win against Frys 4. The squad overcame first match nerves to start solidly with good team play ensuring the lead after the first quarter. Great defensive play from Mel Eke & Joely Reed turned the ball several times in the second quarter, preventing the opposition from scoring off of their centres. The third quarter was closer, with the goal score narrowing. The team managed to hold and increase their lead in the final quarter though, with super centre court play from Jo

Slee and Lucy Buckley, and the shooting partnership of Sally Harding and Camilla Smith. It was fantastic play by everyone and a well-deserved player of the match for Camila. The final score was a win, 27-21. The 2nd’s approached their second game of the season against Mangotsfield with more confidence, and keen to secure another win. The team worked together and managed to turn over many of the Mangotsfield centres. By the end of the first quarter, Frampton were ahead by 8, and managed to extend this lead in each quarter. The Frampton defence from Mel Eke and Haylie Poole was strong in the D, with interceptions that kept the Mangotsfield score down. The accurate shooting from players of the match, Camillla Smith and Lucy Buckley, enabled Frampton to win the game with a great score of 37-21.

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Frampton back to winning ways after poor start to season FRAMPTON Cotterell Rugby Club finally found a win after struggling for the majority of September. They notched up an away win when they ran out 33-13 winners over Tewkesbury on the last weekend of the month. The win hauled them up into 9th place in the Gloucester Premier League, one place above their rivals. It was a relief after three defeats in a row to start the season. A local derby season opener saw Frampton go down 39-8 against Chipping Sodbury at home. It was closer affair on the short trip to Trench Lane to take on St Mary’s Old Boys, Frampton eventually loosing 25-13. Home fans had to endure another miserable afternoon when table toppers Bristol Saracens visited and dished out a 76-5 defeat. Frampton have two games in October; on the 10th at home against Berry Hill and away against strugglers Bream on the 24th. BUOYED by the start of the rugby world cup, there good turnout for its first return to rugby session, with over 20 players turning up to take part. The session was led by the former Bristol and Scotland forward Dave Hilton community, now a rugby coach for Bristol. It’s a part of an RFU initiative to help players who have been out of the game for a period of time to dust of their boot and get back to playing the game they grew up loving. One player, Liam Hennessy, stopped playing rugby after leaving school. His friends, who play at Frampton every week, had been pestering him to get back into playing. He said; “With my work now being more flexible about the amount of Saturdays I have to work and with the return to rugby programme allowing me to return to playing without having to go straight into training with the regular players, now seemed like a good time to do it”. “I am hoping to remember how to play the game that I loved when I was at school and also to find a new position to play, as I have grown a bit since school.”

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New look for rugby boys

Ruth scoops four medals and a world title at world transplant games

Colin Baker presents the shirts to under 14’s coach Kevin Long FRAMPTON Rugby have unveiled a new shirt sponsor for one of their youth team. The club’s under 14's are being provided with new shirts by local Bakers Building Contractors Ltd. Tyler Baker, the son of business owner Colin plays number 8 for the team.

With the World Cup centre stage, the club would like to invite any Year 9 who would like to give rugby a go, to come along and join the under 14’s. Training is on a Wednesday evening at Crossbow from 7pm. Contact Kevin - 07747344784 to find out more.

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ORGAN transplant athlete Ruth Medcroft is the new world champion in the 3km race walk – and returned home to Yate with a further three medals. Ruth, 37, was already the British women’s champion in the discipline before setting off to the world transplant games in Argentina. In South America she not only struck gold in the race walk but also secured silver medals in the 1,500 metre and 5km road races, along with a team gold medal. She also recorded personal best times in all the events in which she won medals. Diagnosed with a serious kidney condition as a child, Ruth received a transplant in 2008 and competed in her first games in Coventry a year later. She said: “It was a marvellous experience to compete in Argentina and truly inspiring to meet so many other transplanted athletes from around the world. “It was so exciting to compete for my country and I’m really grateful to all the other people who supported me and helped me to raise the funds to compete.” The games are run to raise awareness of organ donation. Everyone taking part has received life saving transplants and they use the event to recognise what donors have done for them.

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