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Blooming Marvellous! Floral Friends get major grant THE Floral Friends of Frampton have been awarded a grant of £8,425 towards the development of a community sensory garden. Only formed two years ago, the group of volunteers have achieved much in their efforts to improve Frampton Cotterell through their planting of flowers and bulbs and working to attract more wildlife to the village. They also won an award in the annual South West in Bloom competition in 2015 and now want to build on their success by creating the community garden. The feature will be at the Brockeridge Centre, where a tranquil space is set to benefit people of all ages. Tactile, colourful and fragrant plants will be chosen for the garden, which will also have seating and picnic benches, as well as being fully accessible. Members of the Floral Friends group said the money from the SUEZ Communities Trust was a major boost for the scheme, which will also be funded through donations, other grants and fund raising. More, page 3.

Racing through Tour of Britain cycle race visits the area again

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Ding Dong! Bells the focus of Heritage Day in Winterbourne

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Fun in the sun How the South Glos Show was the best yet

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Exam joy for students WIA pupils celebrate improved GSCE’s and A Level’s

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Rugby’s back with a bang Frampton start season with a win This Frampton woman is off to the Paralympics in Rio. Find out why, Page 4

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Community sensory garden project for Frampton Cotterell attracts major grant A GRANT of more than £8,000 has been awarded to a group of volunteers for the creation of a community sensory garden in Frampton Cotterell. The Floral Friends of Frampton received the funding from the SUEZ Communities Trust for the project at the Brockeridge Centre. It will allow a tranquil space to be developed in the heart of the village for the benefit of residents of all ages, with the plants grown there chosen for being colourful, fragrant and tactile. The garden will also be fully accessible and it is hoped that with seating and picnic benches, it will become a popular meeting place. Other proposals include making space for bird feeders, a bug “hotel” and homes for bees

and other insects. The Floral Friends only formed two years ago with the aim of improving the village through the planting of bulbs and flowers, making Frampton more attractive, attracting more wildlife and involving local people. Since then the group has created wildflower gardens in public areas, built and installed flower planters and put hanging baskets on prominent local buildings. Their efforts even led to an award in the annual South West in Bloom competition in 2015. Members said they wanted to build on their early success by launching a new project and decided on the sensory garden. But that will be on top of the task of maintaining what has already been established.

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The Friends said they would apply for grants and carry out their own fund raising to pay

for the garden scheme, while welcoming donations from local businesses and residents. They said the £8,425 from the SUEZ Communities Trust - a grant funded through the landfill tax - was a boost to the project. Celia Zlobec, the group’s chairwoman, said: “We are delighted to receive this funding, which will help us to provide an oasis of beauty and tranquillity in the centre of our village for residents and community groups to enjoy.” Lisa Helyar, of SUEZ Communities Trust, said: “ added “Our funding will see the creation of an attractive community sensory garden that will be accessible to all.”

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Off to Rio - the Frampton Cotterell woman who is supporting the GB Paralympics team A woman from Frampton Cotterell is flying to Rio de Janeiro in a trip of a lifetime to support Britain’s Paralympians. Claire Bohr will be part of the medical support team, and here she tells The Voice about how she got to go to Rio. I AM a paediatric specialist nurse working in Bristol Childrens hospital for 30 years. Caring for children with bowel defects and disorders. I initially got involved with Paralympic sport through a work colleague who introduced me to the sport of wheel chair rugby in 2010. I volunteered as a career, helper, nurse with the Gb development squad, attended weekend training session several times a year. Following London 2012 games a position became available to join the elite squad which I have been with ever since. I work full time for the

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Retailer demand, good trading and new cinema gives boost to Yate Shopping Centre A RUSH of inquiries for empty units at Yate Shopping Centre means vacancy rates have fallen to a near all-time low. In another boost for the centre, the recently opened and long-awaited Cineworld cinema, which is anchor for the new Riverside leisure complex is proving a big hit with moviegoers. Centre manager Andy Lowrey said they were among signs of Yate’s popularity as a shopping and leisure destination. Yate Riverside is an extension to the main shopping centre and tenants - many of them having already completed six months of trading - have reported good footfall and healthy trading. Steve Plank, general manager at the cinema, said: “We’re

really pleased with how popular Cineworld Yate has become since opening in April. “The response from the local community has been fantastic. We constantly receive positive feedback on our welcoming staff and state of the art cinema.” The final retail unit to open at Riverside will be clothing and homeware company TK Maxx, which is due to welcome customers on September 15. Work is currently taking place to amalgamate ground floor space with a restaurant unit and a first floor area to provide a single 20,000 sq ft unit for the retailer. Over in the main shopping centre, jewellery retailer Pandora, which opened in East Walk in July, is trading “above

expectations” and there has also been growing interest in units in North Walk. Mr Lowrey said: “The vacancy rates in North Walk have always been higher than the remainder of the centre but there are now several operators showing interest in taking units there. “It is a key access into the heart of the centre from North Parade, which has itself undergone substantial changes over the last couple of years with restaurants Bottelino’s and Hotcha opening. “With new retailers showing interest in North Walk, there will now be only five vacancies in the entire centre as we head into the latter part of the year, well below the 12.5 per cent national average. This proves Yate’s

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What a ding dong - mobile bells to ring out at medieval barn open day A MOBILE belfry will be set up in Winterbourne medieval barn during the annual Heritage Open Days event to demonstrate the skills of bell ringing. The portable belfry is from the diocese of Lichfield and ringers will be present to explain bell ringing and its history, show visitors how it is done and let them have a go. Anyone who is keen to then pursue the activity will be put in touch with their local bell ringing group. At the same time, the tower of the 12th century St Michael’s church next door will be open for tours, with CCTV coverage showing its bells in action. The ring of bells in the tower is a special feature as it is unusual to find a complete group all made at the same early period - they were cast in 1757 by William Evans of Chepstow. Heritage Open Days were set up to recognise England’s architecture and culture by

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LONG distance runner Ben Smith will be joined by members of Frampton Cotterell Harriers when he embarks on one of hundreds of marathons he is undertaking for charity. Ben, of Bristol, set off last September to run 401 marathons in 401 days around the UK. The massive effort will be completed in early October back in Bristol, when he will have covered a total distance of more than 10,500 miles. But with many runs still to go, he will be supported by the Harriers to cover the distance of a marathon when he is in Frampton Cotterell on September 18. They are due to set off from Crossbow House in School Road at 10am and anyone who wants to join in can do so for whatever distance they choose. Club member Andy Barton said: “Ben is doing something that’s really great. He contacted running clubs around the country for support and I planned the route for this particular run. “We’ve got club members taking part but it’s open to anyone to join in, whether they just want to go for 100 metres or any distance up to the whole length of a marathon (26.2 miles).” Ben, 34, was forced to break off from his challenge for 11 days earlier in the summer through injury when he was in Scotland but got back on the road when he had recovered. He hopes his effort will raise £250,000 for anti-bullying charities Stonewall and Kidscape. Anyone who wants to support Ben should go online to www. the401challenge.co.uk for further details.

Hate crime targeted in South Gloucestershire CROSS-party support has been given by South Gloucestershire councillors to a commitment to counter hate crime. They jointly condemned the increase in such crime, which has been reported at a national level since the EU referendum. Leaders of the three political groups published a statement giving their shared view. It was produced by Conservative group and council leader Matthew Riddle, Liberal Democrat leader Ruth Davis and Pat Rooney, leader of the Labour group. They said: “We are very concerned to see an increase in hate crimes across the country following the EU referendum. “We want to make it clear that at South Gloucestershire Council we value all our staff and the work they do each day for our residents. “Hate crimes have no place in South Gloucestershire or anywhere else in our country and are an attack on our values as a local council and as a community.”

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Patient participation group to hold open evening at Frampton Cotterell GP practice AN open evening is about to be held at Frome Valley Medical Centre to spread the word about its Patient Participation Group. The group (PPG) consists of a number of patients who meet regularly, the aim being to form a link between patients, GPs and practice staff. It not only fosters better communications but also gives practical support to the Frampton Cotterell practice and helps implement change. It ensures patients and carers are involved in decisions about services provided at the centre, while helping patients take more responsibility for their health. The practice started its PPG several years ago before it became a mandatory requirement this year for all English GP practices. It is also registered with the National Association for Patient Participation. The open evening is on Wednesday, September 28, at the centre in Court Road, running from 6pm-7.45pm. Those attending will find out what the group does, meet its members, hear about its achievements and find out what is planned for the future.

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Coming to a street near you: the Tour of Britain will race through this month, bringing the race back to the area for the first time since 2014 when it roared through Iron Acton, Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne an estimated 3.30pm finish. Police will stop traffic before lead cars and the race arrive, with delays expected for about

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New Season’s programme for South Glos Arts Society A NEW season of illustrated lectures at the South Glos Decorative & Fine Arts Society begins this autumn. On Thursday, 20th October there’s a talk on William Morris and the Arts and Craft Movement followed by Theatre Design and Architecture on 17th November. The varied programme of nine lectures include The Forbidden City, First World War Artists and The Hands of Leonardo. The speakers are all professionals in their respective fields and come from across Britain. The society meets at Bradley Stoke Community School, with doors opening at 7.00pm and the lectures begining at 7.30. For further details contact the Chairman, Sally Kitching on 01454 774401 or by email: sallykitching@googlemail.com

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Warnings issued to householders against doorstep traders HOUSEHOLDERS have been warned against rogue traders who have been targeting South Gloucestershire. The district’s police and trading standards officers have teamed up to remind people how to avoid unscrupulous tradespeople. Local policing inspector Lee Moore said: “We’ve had reports of flyers being delivered in the area promoting home maintenance and gardening services. “While many legitimate firms use leaflets to promote their business, we know that it’s also a favourite tactic for so-called rogue traders - people who persuade householders to have work done unnecessarily, to a poor standard or who overcharge. “We want to remind people

how they can steer clear of them.” Inspector Moore advised residents to get three quotes from reputable traders if they wanted work carried out and and to remember they had a legal right to a cooling off period before work started. South Gloucestershire Council also holds a Buy with Confidence directory at http://www.southglos.gov.uk/ business/trading-standards/ buy-with-confidence/ to help householders. The council said the best advice was not to deal with cold callers on the doorstep. Anyone unsure about a caller should shut the door on them. No-one should pay for work or materials in advance, give a cash deposit or agree to someone starting work straight away.

A council spokesman said: “Rogue trading is linked with distraction burglaries and rogue traders are known to have criminal convictions for fraud, violence and trading standards offences.” Anyone who thinks they, a friend, neighbour or relative has been a victim of a rogue trader should report the matter by calling trading standards officers on 01454 868001, emailing trading.standards@southglos. gov.uk or contacting the police. Officers said leaflets for genuine businesses would usually include the trader’s full name, address and a landline phone number, which could be checked. People should be suspicious of any leaflet only giving a mobile number and no other contact details.

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Ready to welcome Syrian refugees THE first Syrian refugee families are thought be to be arriving in South Gloucestershire this month. The council has committed to taking 84 people from the country over the next four years under a Home Office resettlement programme with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). It has already taken in some unaccompanied Syrian children under a separate scheme. A year after it started collecting details of people who would be willing to help those coming to the UK from camps in the Middle East, the council has confirmed it is expecting its first two families, probably at the end of September. Council leader Matthew Riddle said: “We have provided information to the Home Office to allow them to match us with families under the Syrian refugee resettlement programme and we

are awaiting our first families. Under a separate scheme we are already providing support to a number of unaccompanied children. "We have always said that it is right that we take in our share and play our part in responding to this crisis as a community and we stand ready to do so.” So far, councils have made arrangements to help 8,146 Syrian refugees of the total 20,000 that David Cameron pledged the UK would accept. About a third of authorities are not offering to take anyone in because the Government funding on offer to councils is not enough to cover all the costs of resettlement. A report to the Commons Home Affairs Committe said: " "There is now a two-tier system among local authorities, with some providing support to Syrian refugees and others not doing so.

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Merlin secures low funding rates to help it achieve house building target SOUTH Gloucestershire housing association Merlin has secured record low rates of funding that will finance its expanding development programme. The Chipping Sodbury-based society said the funding would support its goal of building 300 homes a year by 2019. Its finance director, Sue O’Neill, said: “We have a strong business plan and are committed to using our financial strength to grow the business and develop new homes.” Merlin recently posted its strongest financial results for the year to March 31, 2016, recording its highest net surplus of £10.5 million and increased its operating margin to 34 per cent. It said it aimed to start work on site with 250 new homes this year and to complete 135 by the

end of the financial year next spring. Merlin’s strong performance during the year also saw a reduction in tenant arrears to a record low of 0.9 per cent, best ever levels of customer satisfaction at 87 per cent and the building of 79 homes. Merlin chairman Andrew Frayling said: “We will continue to develop homes for rent and will increase the numbers we develop for shared ownership.” During the financial year, Merlin invested £12 million on new homes and a further £11.5 million improving its current housing stock. It also saved £139,000 by cutting the time taken to re-let empty homes - from 30 to 22 days. It plans to bring this down to 18 days in 2016-17.

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Health checks that see right through you MORE than 1 in 3 people in the UK will be diagnosed with some form of cancer during their lifetime and, in any given year, around 175,00 people in the UK will have a heart attack – that’s one every three minutes. The good news is that in the past 20 years there has been a dramatic improvement in the treatment of such illnesses. Therefore you are much more likely to survive many types of cancer or heart disease – provided you are diagnosed early enough – in fact ideally before you experience symptoms. Lifescan, which is part of Spire Healthcare, has pioneered a range of health checks in the UK - to help provide early diagnosis and help keep people healthy for longer. Speaking with Edgar Wallner, a past patient, the success and importance of getting checked is evident. “Like many people I had

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Get inspired with Sports Pound GET Inspired! If the Olympics has got you thinking you should be getting off the couch and being active, help could be at hand. The Sports Pound initiative got under way in South Gloucestershire earlier this year to encourage people back to exercise. It works by giving people free vouchers to try sport and fitness activities. These can range from very gentle exercise to full-on bootcamp workouts – the choice is yours. Janice Suffolk, who is running the scheme in the Staple Hill area, said some people chose to use all their vouchers for regular attendance at one particular class while others tried out various activities. Sports Pound is open to anyone from the age of 14 who does less than 30 minutes' exercise a week. Parkour, badminton and cricket often appeal to youngsters

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It’s a jungle out there in Tim’s sub-tropical Yate garden YATE’S award winning jungle garden is about to be opened to visitors as part of a nationwide charity scheme. Beechwell House in Goose Green is home to sub-tropical plants that have been tended for more than two decades by Tim Wilmot. Despite the suburban setting, the unusual garden has thrived in the British weather and been admired by many people on previous open days. Now regular supporters of the National Gardens Scheme (NGS) and new visitors have the chance to see palms, tree ferns, bamboos and bananas on Sunday, September 11, when the garden is open from 1pm-5pm. Beechwell House’s back garden consisted of just an old orchard, patio and beech hedge when Mr Wilmot and his family moved in during 1990. Gradually, as a lawn for the children to play on was no longer needed, exotic plant species

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More closures on the ring road in September FURTHER overnight closures are expected on the A4174 Avon Ring Road this month for resurfacing. The eastbound carriageway will be shut between Wick Wick and Lyde Green roundabouts between 8pm and 6am nightly until September 1 and from September 7 to 9. The westbound carriageway at the Hambrook traffic lights will close from 8pm on Monday September 5 until 6am on Tuesday September 6. The roads will be fully open during the day. Advance warning signs will be displayed and alternative routes will be clearly signed throughout the duration of the closures. Work had to be cancelled on the weekend of August 19-22 because of heavy rain so will have to be rescheduled, meaning further closures. South Gloucestershire Council’s Head of Street Care and Transport Mark King said: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused. This resurfacing work will be rescheduled and we will confirm the new dates as soon as possible.” The new Church Lane equestrian and pedestrian bridge over the A4174 opened on Saturday July 30, ahead of schedule. The bridge was installed in June by MetroBus contractors GRAHAM Construction. It has a 58 metre span to accommodate the road which is being widened for a new MetroBus lane. Ongoing cosmetic works to the bridge and its surrounds do not affect the bridge being used. Hambrook Lane has also reopened after being shut for a year. A further closure will be required to undertake final surfacing works in October/November 2016.

Jack Russell sketch on show THIS sketch of Frenchay Park House by the former England cricketer turned artist Jack Russell is on display at Frenchay Village Museum. It is one of a collection of paintings and drawings, many of which are not normally on show. The exhibition also includes paintings by the marine artist Peter Stuckey, who was born in Frenchay. There are some

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Marks and Spencer in Yate support plans for biggest charity coffee morning M&S Yate Simply Food and Macmillan Cancer Support are teaming up for the charity’s flagship fundraising event, World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. The collaboration is now in its seventh year, and M&S Yate is calling on customers to join in and do their bit on 30 September. From the start of the month, the cafe will be donating 5p from every cup of coffee and slice of cake sold throughout September to Macmillan Cancer Support. There are two and a half million people living with cancer

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Frampton rugby injury inspires work as chiropractor An injury whilst playing rugby for Frampton Cotterell has led to a new career for one loal man. Aaron Plant was introduced to chiropractic treatment after suffering the injury. He found that regular chiropractic

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Thousands enjoy fun in the sun at the annual South Gloucestershire Show AN estimated 29,000 people visited the third South Gloucestershire Show, making it another hit with local families. They enjoyed a packed programme of events that ranged from medieval jousting and motorcycle fire stunts to sheep shearing and a music festival, with organisers saying it was the biggest and best show so far. Held at the Windmill Fisheries showground in Westerleigh, the annual show is a celebration of life in South Gloucestershire, with main arena attractions, arts and crafts, beer and food festivals and a fishing extravaganza included in this year’s two-day event. Piglets, dogs, ducks and heavy horses were part of a country fair, together with birds of prey and parrots, while visitors could have a go at golf and shooting and see some 450 cars in a motor zone. There were also activities for children and a display of model air balloons, while Avon and Somerset police officers, special constables, volunteer cadets, police dogs and horses were in attendance to meet the crowds and demonstrate some of the work they do. Neighbourhood PC Finbar Simmons said officers provided crime prevention tips and joined South Gloucestershire Council’s road safety team to give out advice to road users. Children even tried out their road safety skills by driving an electric toy car around a special course. Meningitis Now was the nominated charity supported by the show, with information given out about its work and donations accepted throughout the weekend. The date for the 2017 show has already been set and will take place on August 5 and 6.

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SCARECROWS will be popping up around Frampton again in October as last year’s popular scarecrow trail is repeated. The event, organised last year by local churches is planned for the Autumn half term. Application forms to enter a scarecrow will be made available at The Brockeridge Centre in Woodend Road. A map of entries will be published next month and spectators will be able to vote for their favourite entry, with a prize for the best scarecrow. For more information, contact Sue Walters on 07767487531 or sawalters@ blueyonder.co.uk

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Celebrations among WIA students and staff as exam grades produce good results for schools THE principal of Winterbourne International Academy said it was back among the high achievers as it celebrated improved A-level and GCSE results.

Richard Haupt said “superb” and “record breaking” results showed the past was now behind the school, which had gone through a well publicised difficult period. The academy achieved its best ever A-level results, breaking the 60 per cent barrier for the first time - 61 per cent of students achieving the top A*-B grades in their exams. It was ten per cent above the national average and was the third year in a row that results had improved. The academy said the number of the highest grades achieved were also up, with a third of grades at A* or A. One

student, Xinyu Shen, achieved four A* grades. In addition, 94 per cent of level three BTEC students gained a distinction or starred

Marlwood - big on ambition MARLWOOD is an ambitious school and we have high aspirations and expectations for every member of our community. Our ethos is ‘Working together for excellence’. We believe that every individual student is important and therefore we are committed to the provision of a broad and balanced education that realises the abilities of all our young people. Learning is the core of life at Marlwood School. We aim to build on the students’ experience of primary school and we expect each student to develop as a learner, both individually and as a member of the community. Our staff are committed to supporting students through this journey, challenging them and helping

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companies such as Renishaw and Giacomini, at Bristol Dental Hospital and with the Ministry of Defence. The school expects its GCSE results to put it above the national average for the second year running. Of 195 pupils who sat GCSE and other vocational exams, 57 per cent attained at least five good GCSE or equivalent passes, including in English and maths. Top achiever was Madeline Prottey, who got A* grades in 11 exams.

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Red Maids are Oxbridge-bound UNDERGRADUATE places at some of the world’s top universities have been secured by dozens of Red Maids’ students following the release of this summer’s A Level and IB results. 18-year-old Kate Seaborne, from Westbury-on-Trym, will be following in the footsteps of her sister Jenny – also a former Red Maid - and heading off to Oxford University to study Psychology. Joining her in winning an ‘Oxbridge’ place is International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) student Lily Rivers, who is still only 17. She will be taking up a place at Cambridge University to study History after a year out volunteering overseas. Red Maids’ combined A Level and IB results1 this year demonstrate consistently high levels of academic achievement: • 17% of all entries were awarded an A* grade • 45% of all entries won an A* or A grade • Over 75% earned an A*, A or B grade. • More than 37% of all students gained three or more A* or A grades or equivalent IB Higher Level scores. Isabel Tobias, Headmistress at the Westbury-on-Trym based school, said: “These results are tremendous. They are the result of much hard work and determination by our students, coupled with expert tuition and support by our teachers. “The difference of a Red Maids’ education is the progress that we are able to achieve in our students, enabling them to realise their full potential. I am delighted for every single one of our girls today, they have made

medicine, modern languages, and religion, philosophy and ethics. 1 IB Higher Level subject scores of 7, 6 and 5 are equivalent to A*, A and B at A LEVEL This year’s cohort includes five girls who are taking up places at medical school: Zaineb AlShamary (Keele), Alice Hyde and Rebecca Jackson (Birmingham), Adhraa Isaacs (Leicester) and Lily Steven (Cardiff). It also includes three girls who have designs on becoming architects: Katie Cottle and Fenella Pakeman (Liverpool), and Immy McAndrew (Edinburgh). Some students have overcome personal challenges on their journey to success.

Sophia Hazelby received the news after starting in the Sixth Form that she had a serious health issue which would require ongoing medical treatment. The 18-year-old from Stoke Bishop took it in her stride, gaining an A* and two A grades in Maths, Further Maths and Physics and will now be starting a degree in Aerospace Engineering at Bristol University. Her mother, Amanda Matthews, said: “I am the happiest mother in the world. Sophia has had to familiarise herself with medicines and managing a respiratory issue alongside her studies, but has not allowed it to get in the way of achieving brilliant grades.”

Sophia Hazelby who was diagnosed with a respiratory issue during her studies to gain three high-ranking A Levels and is going to Bristol University to study Aerospace Engineering

themselves and the whole school very proud.” Degree choices of the Year 13 leavers this year include aerospace engineering, architecture, biochemistry, English and drama, geography, history, law, mathematics,

Keeping it in the family: Kate Seaborne (left) is on her way to Oxford University to study Psychology, her sister Jenny has just graduated from Oxford in Maths.

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Outstanding! QEH students break record for A* grades PUPILS at Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital (QEH) are celebrating after another set of outstanding A-Level results with the highest number of A* grades the school has seen to date. Almost 30% of all grades achieved by students were the top A* grade and once again A*/A grades have made up over half of all results awarded. For the 11th year running the pass rate at the school is 100%. This success has extended right across the curriculum. The Science and Art departments both have much to celebrate – not only have pupils from both departments achieved excellent results, but they are also preparing to move into the new £3million Science and Art Building. Nearly three quarters of all grades awarded in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) were A*/A grades and 100% of students studying Art and Design

and Photography achieved A*/A grades. Stephen Holliday, Headmaster at QEH, says, “In a year when we are signing up our first cohort of Sixth Form girls, I am delighted to once again see success across all areas of the curriculum. Our consistently strong record for top results is part of the much greater package that we offer to students in preparing them for higher education and successful future careers and we are pleased that girls will now also be able to benefit from our expertise.” Over 10% of students will be taking up places at Oxbridge in September. Michael Savery achieved 4 A* grades in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. He looks forward to taking up his place at Cambridge University (Queens’ College) to study Mathematics. Max Yuen will be beginning his degree

course in History at Brasenose College, Oxford University next term, having achieved straight A* grades in English Literature, Latin and History. George Gibbs, who is also celebrating straight A* grades, will be taking up his place studying Medicine at Birmingham University. QEH also offers the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), a

skills-based qualification that develops the independent research skills of students and is viewed by leading universities as the qualification that gives a student's application the edge. Once again, all candidates sitting the EPQ performed extremely well with 75% of candidates achieving A*/A grades.

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AN Iron Acton based dance school is looking for backing from the community for new student awards. The Kathryn Hurley Dance Academy teaches hundreds of children in classes at the Iron Acton Village Hall. Now the academy is looking for individuals or businesses to sponsor new awards for outstanding students. Principal, Kathryn Hurley said: “As the Academy grows, I would really like to be able to offer more awards in addition to those given at our Summer School. I believe it would encourage students helping them to further maximise their potential and be duly rewarded.” Those supporting the awards could have their name included as part of the award. The awards that could be sponsored include: Most Improved Student Choreography Cup Junior Choreography Cup Senior Junior Outstanding Student (Summer School) It is hoped to extend the awards if there is enough sponsorship. Anyone who is interested in sponsoring the awards should contact: hurleykat@hotmail.com

OUR Granddaughter travels by train every day from Yate to Temple Meads station. The train has only two carriages and they are packed in like a lot of sardines, shoulder to shoulder. Surely in this day and age they could find another carriage or two. If any one who is reading this agrees, please send a email to your MP to get this sorted out. Yours, M K Lewis.

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I WAS reading an article the other day about four Italian policemen in Rome, who visited a couple after a report of screaming and crying inside an apartment. It turned out that 84-year-old Jole and 94-year-old Michele were lonely, and had become very distressed by the state of the world. No one had visited them in months and they were struggling with their emotions. This being Italy, the policemen cooked them a dish of spaghetti and parmesan, and stayed to have a chat and to do the washing up. That is putting into practice being a good neighbour. Jole and Michele weren’t what we would call ‘lonely’ for they had each other, at least, but they were disconnected from the world, and had lost their sense of well-being, and of belonging. A report of the death of Lord Grosvenor recently, at the age of 64, one of the richest men in Britain, suggested he was lonely.

On the other hand, another report I came across, of an American survey, suggested that women who attend church weekly are likely to live longer than those who don’t. As well as perhaps having a healthier lifestyle than other people in the study, I wonder whether these women had a greater sense of belonging – with each other and with God. Well-being is hard to judge, but addressing such questions as ‘Where do I belong?’ and ‘Where am I going?’ must surely always be important.

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Sacre Bleu! Winterbourne School goes French ELM Park School is giving its pupils a taste of life over The Channel when it has a French Day later this month. The event, on September 26, is celebrating European Languages Day. The event will include a french bistro for breakfast club, an assembly held by WIA students, French workshops and a surprise performance at lunchtime. Pupils are getting into the swing of things by coming dressed in the colours of the French flag.

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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 Traditional games and hot food available. tickets £9 / adult if brought by friday 9th september, and £12 on the door. Ticket from Acton Aid’s website - www. actonaid.org.uk - or from The Lamb Inn September 10 n Sat 10th - Party Band ‘Vehicle Live’ at WADCA, 8pm. Ticket £5 in advance, £8 on door. Tel. 776268 or 07467 319373 / email ca.winterbourne@gmail.com or Facebook WADCA September 11 n Sun 11th - Heritage Open days, Winterbourne Medieval Barn, 12.00 - 5pm. Free entry to the Barn. And have a go at bellringing with Lichfield Diocesan Mobile Belfry. September 11 n Sun 11th - Bingo Night, WADCA, Watleys End 7pm. Tel: 776268 www.wadca.co.uk September 12 n Don’t get those “end of

summer blues” come and enjoy an afternoon tea and musical entertainment with Steve Price all for £1. Join us at our Open Meeting at Salem Church Hall, Factory Road, Winterbourne on Monday 12th September at 2pm. Contact details 01454 250817 or lesleysharman@gmail.com September 14 n 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. More details from Jean 775786 or Rona 886925 September 16 n Fri 16th - Crafty Night Out, Scrap-booking, WADCA 7.30pm. £6 booking essential. Tel. 776268 or 07467 319373 / email ca.winterbourne@gmail.com or Facebook WADCA September 16 nBingo Night, Crossbow, 8pm. All welcome. Tel. 772947 www. fcdca.co.uk

September 17 n Table Top Sale, St Peters, 2 4pm. Tel. 07811 916628 September 17 n Table Top Sale St Peter’s Church, Church Road, Frampton Cotterell, BS36 2AB 17th September 2016 2pm-4pm Tables £5 - contact Sarah on 07811 916 628 or sarahlparker80@hotmail.com 50p entry Homemade cakes, tea and coffee for sale. September 18 n Sun 18th - ‘A Day’s Work’ music and drama to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Battle of the Somme, Winterbourne Medieval Barn 2.30pm. Adult £15, child £5. September 24 n Sat 24th - “Fascinating Rhythm”, WADCA, Watleys End Rd, 7.30pm. £8. Tel. 773370 September 27 n Tue 27th - Short Stroll or Rural

September 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: following a break for the summer our popular Storytime will start again on Wednesday 6 September. Join us weekly on Wednesdays 9.30 – 10.00am for stories and crafts, term time only. If you love books and chatting and you’ve started in Year 5 or 6 then there’s still time to sign up for our Chatterbooks group. This is a fun reading group where we have quizzes, play games, make crafts and, of course, chat about books. The first meeting will be in October and if you are interested please speak to a member of staff. Saturday 10 September 10.00 – 4.00 The Summer Reading

Challenge finishes today! This is your last chance to collect stickers, certificates and medals and to make any of the craft activities you missed over the summer. The Book Group for Parents will be meeting on Friday 9 September 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 and 24 September 10.00am – 12 noon for more knitting and nattering. Welcome to Discover 2016 There’s so much happening across South Gloucestershire for the Discover Festival this autumn. For the full range of events for the festival which runs 8 September – 16 October, go to www.southglos. gov.uk/discover Whether you want to learn something new, find a hobby, meet new friends, get out and about in nature, catch a performance or explore one of our historic buildings, you are sure to find something to enjoy. Events are run by South Gloucestershire Council,

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second Monday). n 1st Winterbourne Down and Buryside Beavers Scouts 5pm until 6:30pm at the Scout hut on Green Dragon Road, Winterborne. n 1st Winterbourne Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Meet Monday evenings in St. Michael’s Room. winterbournesmgsl@ cotswoldedgescouts.org.uk 01454 775024 n North Road Ladies, Iron Action Parish Hall, 7.30, every first Monday. n Women’s Fellowship Zion Church Hall 2.30p.m.- 3.45 (from the middle of September) Programme of speakers, choirs etc., followed by a cup of tea. 1.50p per week. For more details ring Pat Lax 886830 n Iron Acton WI Iron Acton Parish Hall, 7.30, second Monday of month. n Crossbow Singers, Crossbow House, Frampton Cotterell. 7.30.Term Time only, starting in September. We would love to welcome more tenors and basses. Please contact Jenny on 01454 313037. n Winterbourn Down Border Morris Morris Dancing, All Saint’s Church Hall, 8.15pm n Line dancing with Laughter in Line, Zion Church Hall, Woodend Rd, Frampton Cotterell.

Beginners 7.30pm, Improvers, 8.30pm. Info Sarah 01454 773929 www.laughterinline.org n Winterbourne Scrabble Club - weekly 2.00 - 4.30 pm at Winterbourne & District Community Centre, Watleys End Road, Winterbourne. Further info from Gill on 01454 773573. n Bristol Budgerigar Society hold meetings at Little Stoke Community Hall, Little Stoke Lane, Little Stoke, Bristol BS34 6HR. Meetings commence at 7.30pm on the second Monday of each month. Details from the Secretary Colin Parsons Tel 01454 775878. E-mail colinpauline@hotmail.com or Chairman, Peter Dark. Tel 01454 201217. E-mail honey@darkm. freeserve.co.uk Membership; Adult £7.00, senior £5.00, same address partners £10.00, different address partners appropriate single rate each. Juniors free. Visitors always welcome without commitment or charge to see the wonderful budgerigar breeding, exhibition and social experience that Bristol Budgerigar Society can offer. n Bristol Budgerigar Society hold meetings at Little Stoke

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September, 2016 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 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. n Winterbourne Short Mat Bowling Club Wednesday 1.30 - 4.30 and 7.30 - 10.30 at Winterbourne Community Centre, Watleys End Road. Contact Pat Sleightholme, 01179 793473. n Manor Hall community coffee morning, open to all, Henfield Road, Coalpit Heath. 3rd Wednesday of every month from 10am to 12 noon in the Jubilee Room. Free entry and all profits from the refreshments will go to the Manor Hall at Coalpit Heath Charity. Handmade cards will be on sale, sold in aid of the BRACE Charity. n Slimming World Frampton Cottrell C of E School. Call Lisa: 07815759118 n Stapleton Probus meet on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month at Begbrook CA, Frenchay Park Road 10am -12noon. Also have an active Bowls Section. Visitors Welcome. Details available, contact Registrar, John Suddell 01454 250811 n Beginners Meditation Class on Wednesdays 7pm to 8pm in Winterbourne Down. To reserve you place on the next 5 week course, please contact Sarah Presley on 07590 621495/ sarahpresley@live.com 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. Call Helen 01454 773781. n Tiny Tots. 2.00-3.00pm,St

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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 n Indoor short mat bowls at Pucklechurch Community Centre. Established players and beginners welcome. Bowls provided. Sessions Sunday afternoon and Monday and Wednesday evenings. Contact Roger Payne 0117 937 3653

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Extension under way at Parish Hall WORK on a new waiting area at Iron Acton Parish Hall is underway. The extension will replace the old conservatory, which was too small and also got very hot in summer. The trust that runs the hall had told planners that the new waiting area would enable people attending the hall to come and go more easily and to let parents to sit and wait inside for their young children who were attending daily classes and activities. They claimed the new extension would make the area safer by removing children from the busy car park. The hall is used by a number of groups, including the Kathryn Hurley Dance Academy and the Actonians theatre group. It also hosts the Agricultural show and Beer festival this month.

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Skill sharing volunteers needed in Yate for have-a-go library event VOLUNTEERS are needed to help share their skills with children at a junior have-a-go event in Yate library The session is aimed at introducing new hobbies and crafts to youngsters aged between seven and 11. Anyone interested in getting involved with the event, which will run from 10am-1pm on Saturday, October 1, should contact the library in West Walk by calling in or phoning 01454 868006.

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What a tonic - family’s Youth cafe launches award winning gin to new programme for be served up at food the autumn and drink festival THE countdown has started for the annual food and drink festival in Chipping Sodbury, with an award winning gin made by four brothers and sisters among the specialities to be featured. Sibling Gin was developed in Gloucestershire by the young Elliott-Berry team of Digby, Felix, Clarice and Cicely, who started their state-of-the-art distillery in 2014. Their product is now stocked throughout Europe and on sale in top stores such as Fortnum and Mason as well as Harvey Nichols. They will be in Henry’s Cocktail Lounge on Friday, September 9, at 6.30pm and 8pm, as well as on a stall in the town centre on Saturday, September 10 from 10am-4pm.

A NEW autumn programme of events at the Armadillo youth cafe in Yate runs from September, with sport, music and movies in the schedule. During the summer, the venue offered street dance workshops, cookery classes and a range of craft activities.

Changes to bus services opposed in petition to council leaders OPPONENTS claim changes to bus services will hit people from areas of South Gloucestershire who need to get to hospital, university or Parkway railway station. The objectors launched a petition in response to the changes that bus operator First were due to introduce from Sunday, September 4, urging South Gloucestershire Council leaders to have talks with the company about the proposals. Liberal Democrats said the changes would halve the frequency of buses from Yate to Southmead Hospital and Parkway, which go via Coalpit Heath and Frampton Cotterell. They said those living in Chipping Sodbury and areas north of the town would also lose their direct link to the two destinations. Westerleigh councillor Claire Young said people living in villages between Chipping Sodbury and Wotton-under-Edge would instead have to change buses in Yate, making journeys longer and more expensive. She said: “People in our area fought long and hard to get decent buses to Southmead when Frenchay Hospital closed and now many of these services are being taken away. “In addition, almost all the direct buses from Yate, Coalpit Heath and Frampton Cotterell to the University of the West of England will be cut, leaving just one school-time direct service per day in each direction - and that will only run on school days.” The petition claimed that if people stopped using buses as a result of the changes and switched to cars to make their journeys, the result would be an increase in traffic and parking problems.

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S a local man, I believe South Gloucestershire is one of the finest places to live in our country. We have excellent teachers in our local schools, dedicated nurses and doctors in our hospitals, beautiful rolling countryside and a strong local economy. We also face our own set of challenges, and ensuring that all areas of South Gloucestershire have access to a good broadband connection is one of them. My view is that access to the internet should not be a luxury; it should be a right. I say this both as an MP and also as a local man who grew up in a rural area. Last month I completed my summer tour, holding drop in surgeries in towns, villages and hamlets across the local area. One of the messages that came back very clearly was; ‘broadband in some towns might be okay, but many other areas and parts of Yate are missing out.’ Some local families are struggling to access the internet send emails, and some children have been left unable to upload their homework. There is a huge amount of money being invested to extend superfast broadband provision across the UK (£1.7 billion to be precise), and the government has assured me that by 2017, 95 per cent of the UK will be connected. However I have not been taking these assurances blindly

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Volunteers needed for work day at woodland nature reserve FRIENDS of Ridge Wood are urging volunteers to help them carry out practical work at the nature reserve between Yate and Chipping Sodbury. The conservation group will be at the tree-covered piece of land for two hours on Sunday, September 4, and hopes anyone with some spare time to get involved will turn up. A range of activities suitable for all abilities will be undertaken, with gloves and tools provided, and people who want to be involved should meet at the Melrose Close entrance at 10am. The tree-covered wedge of land that marks the boundary between the two towns is cared for by the Friends, who carry out conservation work and organise community activities, working with South Gloucestershire Council and site owners, Hanson Aggregates. Forthcoming events include a free bat walk on Wednesday, September 21, at 7pm, which forms part of the annual Discover festival. It will be led by a member of the Avon Bat Group, who will explain how to identify bat species that can be found in the reserve. Places must be booked through the website www.ridge-wood.org. uk where details of other events can also be found.

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Touch and go for Fram as cricket season draws to a close WITH just one game left at The Fram, and after a stop start month with the weather, the 1st team find themselves needing to fight for survival in the first division of the B&D league. The team have struggled with the bat during August, losing tight games to Lansdown, Bradley Stoke and Dryham and Hinton and suffering a heavy defeat to neighbours and table toppers Hambrook. Just bonus points are required to avoid relegation. Highlights however included an Oliver Morris ‘5 for’ against Lansdown, his second in a terrific season for the young paceman. The burly Luke Baker showed his class in a magnificent 111 against Dryham and Hinton. The 2nd team still are mathematically in the chase for promotion from the 10th division, although it is unlikely. The team have had some fantastic victories in August with runs a plenty, including Navin Dahiya bludgeoned 91 against Frenchay (pictured). Dangerous

A summer scene; Frampton take on Frenchay at The Park. Photo: Matthew Hunkin Derek Lee nabbed a 5 for in the same game. Mark Chaplin has had a good month with the bat, striking 64 in the victory against Stothert & Pitt. The month ended with a marvellous chase of 270, Sam Jones and Mike Locke with a terrific last wicket partnership against Bedminster even with a

broken finger for Mike. The 3rd team have made their way to 3rd place in the league after a good month, however summer holidays have meant 2 games have been cancelled by opposition due to player shortages, resulting in a couple of replacement friendlies.

New recruit Steve Barfoot took the plaudits in the victory against 2nd placed Twyford House; a double jug avoidance with 4-13 and 47 runs. Deepak Sharma has been a good addition to the 3rd team this year adding 82 to his run tally in the defeat to Thornbury.

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Work starts on new multi-million pound home for rugby club for relocation in 2017 DINGS Crusaders’ new £8 million rugby ground at Frenchay is fast starting to take shape. Heavy machinery recently moved on to the 26-acre site opposite Frenchay Hospital as levelling work got underway on the former market garden land. The aim is for the entire project to be completed in around a year’s time. Shaftesbury Park, as the new community sports facility will be known, will include a clubhouse with gym and two-court sports hall, eight changing rooms, two full-size floodlit rugby pitches - one of them a state-of-the-art artificial surface - junior rugby pitches, meadowlands and parking for around 220 cars. The project is being funded by the sale of Dings’ current home at Landseer Avenue for housing. The entire club will continue to be based a couple of miles

12 years we looked at something like 20 different sites but this was always our number one choice. It was fantastic when, after a lot of hard work, we managed to secure the options. “To now be standing here and seeing the various pitches pegged out and diggers at work is just brilliant for everyone involved with the club. “We cannot wait to be here cutting ribbons in about a year’s time.” Dings chairman Steve Lloyd said: “I think we can only dream about what the future holds for the club as this is such a fantastic opportunity to build for the next 50 and even 100 years.” away in Lockleaze for the 201617 rugby season, with the aim of relocating to Frenchay for the start or early part of the 2017-18 season.

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Club president Roy Bowden is a director of the Lockleaze Recreation Ground charity which owns the Landseer Avenue site. He said: “Over the course of

Picture: Dings Crusaders president Ray Bowden, with rugby ball, pictures with trustees, players and officials at the site of the club’s new ground.

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Frampton Rugby start season with a win

FRAMPTON travelled to Stothert and Pitt for their first game of the season, to try and put into practice what they have been doing in preseason training, Joseph Cleary writes. Over 30 players travelled down ( a mixture of all senior teams) to Stothert. Unfortunately 22 of these were all forwards, which meant that the backs didn’t get much respite in the four quarters of 25 mins. Overall it was a good game for Frampton and although Stothert played their pitch and the conditions well, Frampton weathered the storm and put together phases out of the playbook. Try scorers on the day were John Andrews, Jack Woodman and Mitch Smith. Honourable mentions go to Dec Grimstead who played his 1st senior a game Saturday and Toby Donachie who played his first game for Frampton. We do have areas of improvement which we will hopefully be able to put right for our final pre season games on September 3rd vs. Winbourne and Avonmouth 2s, where the popular start of the season BBQ will be fired up.

Rugby youngsters get stuck into friendlies A NEW season for Frampton colts began at the end of August as they went to local rivals St Mary’s . Billed as a friendly trial, it proved nothing of the sort as both sides tore into one another showing how much the rugby had been missed over the summer months . This season Fram colts have a new coaching management set up as Mike Weaver takes over as Director of Rugby, ably assisted by Mark Smith as Forwards guru , Dave Crewe as medical and conditioning coach and Helen Smith. Zak Smith has also been appointed as captain for the season and he has spent the summer contacting and promoting the coming season to the players . Returning players include Kinan Qumar , Morgan Lewis, Joe Uren, plus newcomer from Aretians, Luke Slade. It seemed the Reading festival and results day would weaken Frampton’s side but that was not the case. Frampton’s pack is really strong this season and there is real pace and strength in the backs. In the first period Frampton scored following an excellent strong scrummage, the ball went loose and returning fly

half Aaron Holman impressed his many female supporters on the touchline by hacking through and scoring by the posts. Ryan Giddings was leading Frampton from the front, getting involved in everything and the tremendous Dec Grimstead seemed to be putting tackles in everywhere. The second period saw Frampton go further ahead as

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Giddings pounced on the full back, kicked through and scored by the posts . This was followed up by another try as Grimstead stole the ball on a turnover and raced away to secure the match for Frampton. In the final period St Mary’s scored a deserved try as the constant tackling by Frampton near the goal line took its toll. Frampton team :- Morgan

Lewis , Lewis Chadwick , Dan ‘Brizzley’ Harris , Liam Plant , Mike Holden , Aaron Holman , Ryan Giddings , James Barnes , Dan ‘The Keg ‘Wiltshire , Kinan Qumar , Pete Wrighton , Luke Coltman , Dan Harvey , Jimmer Merrick , Dec Grimstead , Zak Smith , Joe Uren , Charlie Willis , Luke Slade . First league game: Cheddar 24/9/16

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Frampton Athletic ready for start of season FRAMPTON Athletic have been making steady progress in the drive to be ready for the first league games of the season at the start of September. Players have been put through their paces throughout July and August at training sessions, with the focus of getting their fitness and ball work up to scratch. The friendlies that have come thick and fast throughout August have aided their progression as they work towards a point of readiness for when the league games commence in September. Whilst the result in the preseason friendlies are not what’s important, Frampton have enjoyed 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in the 5 games that they have played. First team

couple of friendlies and have also been impressed by the reaction of the players to their methods. Frampton Athletics first team open their season with a home fixture against Oldland Abbotonians Reserves, with the Reserve side facing a tough trip away to AEK Boco ‘A’, who will no doubt be one of the favourites for the Division 1 title. managers, Nick Talbot and Yinka Brownlow, have been impressed with how the players are adapting to their new system and style of play, which is slightly different to last season. Reserve Team Managers, Oliver Wood and Martyn Tozer were also given the chance to put their players through paces in a

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Looking for players – come and join up! Frampton are still on the lookout for new players, especially in the goalkeeping department. If anyone is interested or knows of anyone who might be interesting in joining the club, please feel free to come along to training on Wednesday nights at Beesmoor

Road Playing Fields from 6.30pm. All ages (16+) and abilities are welcome to join. Adam Taylor - Mr Iron Acton FC Frampton Athletic FC would like to offer their sincere condolences to the friends and family of much loved Adam Taylor, who recently passed away. ‘Mr Iron Acton FC’ will be missed by many people within the village of Frampton Cotterell and by all in the footballing community throughout Bristol, where Adam had made many friends during his 20+ year involvement with Iron Acton FC. Despite the rivalry between local clubs in football, the loss of a great man goes well above and beyond any such rivalry.

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Footballers mourn Iron Acton stalwart Adam Taylor, who has died suddenly, was one of the driving

forces behind Iron Acton FC, including providing reports for Frome Valley Voice. Friend and football colleague Warwick Andrews has provided this tribute. Adam was known throughout local football as Mr Iron Acton. He joined the club as a 15year old following in the footsteps of his dad Basil and grandad, Les Gale. Having been the reserve team manager for a couple of years,

in 2002 he took the reins of the first team. As well as running the first team he was also almost single handidly running the club. Larger than life character he was always centre of the banter back in the bar after the game. He doted on his 2year old son Jaxon and stepson Finley. An avid Bristol City and Manchester United fan football was a huge part of his life. When the news of

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