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Festival avoids move to September - for now THE Frampton Festival is to stay in its July date for the next two years, despite the parish council wanting to move the popular event to the Autumn. The council had wanted to stop cutting the grass on the Centenary Field in July to help

increase the biodiversity of wildlife in the area. Council officials expressed a desire to cut the grass in late August or September. The grass has been cut in July for the last five years to enable the festival to take place in the

lower field, but council officers had told the festival committee that they wanted to change the cutting time until later in the year. The move would have meant shifting the date of the festival Continued on Page 6.

Pounds for The Park Cash windfall to improve sports pitches PAGE 3

School in 3 year wait for Ofsted inspection Winterbourne Academy classed as new school PAGE 5

Staff and children at the Greenfield after school club in Winterbourne celebrate their outstanding Ofsted rating. More, page 2.

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Top rating for Winterbourne afterschool club AN after-school and holiday club in Winterbourne has been highly rated by an Ofsted inspector. Rachael Williams said children thrived at the Greenfield Club, which meets at the Greenfield Centre in Park Avenue. She rated the club as outstanding, saying the “very caring and knowledgeable staff” met the emotional well-being of children “exceedingly well in a very supportive environment”. Ms Williams said: “Children are extremely helpful and their behaviour is exemplary. “The manager is an exceptional role model and empowers her staff highly effectively. There are extremely robust arrangements to ensure that all staff receive high-quality coaching and mentoring.” The organisation is a non-profit making charity which provides a daily breakfast club and after-school facility for children attending Winterbourne’s Elm Park and St Michael’s primary schools. During school holidays club, a range of activities are offered, from crafts and games to various trips. Manager Sian Pumford said: “We’re super proud of our outstanding inspection report. The team has worked really hard to ensure that our standard of care is at it’s highest.”

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Cash windfall for pitches at The Park MORE than £238,000 in developers’ contributions will be used to improve grass pitches at The Park in Frampton Cotterell. The money was allocated to Frampton Cotterell Parish Council, which owns the playing fields and is responsible for the running of the site. It will be used for work to improve drainage and the quality of the turf on one rugby pitch, two football pitches and a cricket outfield. The total cost of the project is more than £251,000 and the council said it was committed to making up the shortfall using its own funds or through match funding from other organisations. As well as better drainage, the project will also improve the capacity of the pitches. They have suffered not only from poor drainage but also an uneven playing surface, which has resulted in a reduction in the number of matches being played

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n NEWS EDUCATION inspectors are not due to return for three years to the newly named and recently transferred Winterbourne Academy to give their next assessment of the school. The troubled Winterbourne International Academy had been in special measures since March 2017 but is now considered closed by Ofsted after leaving the Ridings’ Federation of Academies. It was officially taken over by the Olympus Academy Trust (OAT) on February 1. With a new unique reference number, it means the school no longer has a fixed designation from the education watchdog. A document drawn up for candidates applying to become headteacher of the academy said: “The preparation work has been done for a new headteacher to come into post and take Winterbourne back to its previous reputational standing and re-establish pride and confidence in the community. “As an academy with a new URN (unique reference number), Winterbourne Academy currently has no fixed Ofsted

Next inspection of academy three years away designation and now has a threeyear period before Ofsted are expected to return. This will give time for a new headteacher to embed and consolidate practice.” However, a Department for Education adviser did assess the school in recent weeks. Olympus chief executive Dave Baker told parents: “There is still much to do. An external review conducted by a DfE education advisor at the start of February concluded that we have successfully stabilised the academy but that we now need to accelerate improvement.” OAT provided interim leadership at Winterbourne ahead of the transfer, with Peter Smart seconded from the Castle School in Thornbury to fill the role of interim principal. Mr Baker said Mr Smart had decided to return to Thornbury for the start of the next academic year in September, resulting in the permanent headteacher post being advertised. Interviews will

be scheduled for mid-April. Mr Baker thanked Mr Smart for “playing a key stabilising role as the interim principal during a turbulent time at Winterbourne”. That difficult period included dealing with financial problems, which have now been tackled. Mr Baker said: “I am pleased to be able to confirm we are in a much more positive financial position than last year.” Meanwhile, as reported in last month’s Frome Valley Voice,

a survey was carried out to decide on the future name of the academy. Of more than 700 responses, most went for the dropping of the word international from the title to leave the name as Winterbourne Academy. The vast majority also wanted the school logo to remain. Eventually there will be no reference to the Ridings’ Federation of Academies, as it will cease to exist.

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Councillors agreed to allow the festival to continue in its July time slot for the next two years. Talks have continued over the future scheduling of the event, with two councillors attending the last festival committee meeting to discuss the situation further. Councillor Sue Walters, who was at that meeting, told Frome Valley Voice; “We want to establish a cutting regime for the Centenary Field. We are definitely not trying to stop the festival, it’s a good event that brings people to the village. I’d like to think we can come to an agreement.”

to September, or holding it at The Park instead, both of which options were opposed by the festival organisers. Representatives of the festival committee attended March’s council meeting to express their disappointment over a lack of consultation over the council’s plans to increase biodiversity at the Centenary field. Minutes of the council meeting report that members of the council were dismayed to hear how the matter had been previously handled and agreed a longer lead in time was required.

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Landmark school building set to be saved A CAMPAIGN to save a 170-yearold school building in Frampton Cotterell looks set to be won. The future of the premises in Woodend Road had been in doubt as a result of plans to provide the village with a new 420-place primary school. Pupils and staff in the infant section of Watermore Primary School will move out of the historic building when its junior section in Lower Stone Close is re-built in a £4.5 million scheme. The scheme will finally achieve an ambition to have all children and staff in one location - a long-held aim that has existed since the merger of Brockeridge Infant School and Highcroft Junior School into Watermore Primary some seven years ago. But the infant site will be sold to help pay for the re-building project, bringing in up to £1.5 million. Local people and parish leaders were worried that it could lead to the demolition of

the old infant school building, which has a foundation stone that reads British Schools 1846. But plans drawn up for the Woodend Road site now refer to the old building being converted into six flats as part of an outline application to for 22 homes. As well as the new school in Lower Stone Close, the plans also include the building of five new homes. Local history group members, Stella and Councillor Andy Beecher, researched the history of the old school and discovered it had been founded by members of Zion Congregational Church to enable “poor children from Frampton Cotterell and Coalpit Heath to be educated”. Campaigners said generations of local children had been educated in the landmark building and it held memories for many local families, most of whom would be “horrified” if it was flattened to make way for new development.

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n NEWS DRAMA enthusiast and Shopmobility volunteer Ann Aplin was among nearly 30 unsung heroes recognised for their contribution to South Gloucestershire’s communities. The community awards are presented each year by South Gloucestershire Council’s chairman or woman at a ceremony attended by the winners and their families. Ann, of Iron Acton, was recognised for her extensive local volunteering, having been nominated by those at Yatebased Shopmobility - a service that allows people with mobility problems to maintain their independence by hiring mobility scooters and wheelchairs so they can use town services and the shopping centre facilities. Ann said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed volunteering for a charity that helps people to be included in such everyday activities as shopping, visiting banks, hairdressers, dentists and meeting up with friends at cafes, which so many of us take for

Honour for Iron Acton volunteer granted." She is also involved with community drama in her home village, directing and producing local productions for all ages to enjoy as participants and audiences. Shopmobility South Gloucestershire vice-chairman, David Bell, said: "We are delighted that Ann has won this award - she thoroughly deserves it. “She volunteered as a trustee for many years and volunteered in the office dealing with clients and hiring out our scooters and wheelchairs." The service is based in Yate Library, and attracts users from all over South Gloucestershire, and beyond. The awards were presented to recipients at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College’s WISE Campus by the council’s current chairman, Ian Blair.

Also present were the lord lieutenant of Gloucestershire, Dame Janet Trotter, and vicelord lieutenant, Robert Bernays. Councillor Blair said: “These awards are a great way to say thank you to some of the many volunteers who make South Gloucestershire such a great place to live and work.

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Frome Valley 10K already sold out A NEW 10k race in Winterbourne has proved so popular that it has already sold 200 tickets. Following the success of The Globe Trot and Watermore 10k a small team of Elm Park Primary School parents are busy organising their own 'running' fundraiser for the school on the morning of Sunday 29 April. The Frome Valley 10k is a multi-terrain race that will take runners around Winterbourne village roads for the initial 5k, then dip down and join the picturesque Frome Valley Walkway to enjoy the trail before running up the Hilly Fields and along Watleys End to finish in the school field. The team behind the event are hoping local people will come out and support the event and are looking for volunteers to marshal part of the route to direct and encourage the runners. Carol Bond, Deputy Headteacher at Elm Park said: "Our amazing PTFA have worked tirelessly to organise Elm Park Primary School's first 10K run. Sport is such an important part of the children's school life and it is wonderful to see the adults within our local community helping to promote a healthy lifestyle whilst also raising money for the benefit of our children.” If you would like to help with the event, email: elmparkptfa@ gmail.com.

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Beer festival to raise money for village facilities RESIDENTS in Rangeworthy are preparing for their annual beer festival. Organised by villagers, the money raised from the event goes to local causes including the village hall, primary school and football club. This year’s festival is on Saturday 19 May at The Rose & Crown, Wotton Rd, Rangeworthy, The afternoon session is from 12 noon until 4pm and the evening session is from 7pm until midnight. On the Sunday, the festival has a new 'Drink us dry' session which is family & dog friendly with a barbecue and entertainment for the whole family. Tickets can be bought from The Rose & Crown: 01454 228233

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Project planned to combat loneliness and isolation FROME Valley Medical Centre’s Patient Participation Group is to launch a project to help tackle loneliness and isolation. The Combat Loneliness and Isolation Project (CLIP) will make it easier for patients and their relatives and carers to find local information and contacts. Organisers say feeling lonely or isolated affects people of all ages and can have a devastating impact on an individual’s health and wellbeing. Often a person doesn’t know where to find or contact organisations that could help them. If they can’t or don’t access the internet, this can make matters worse as much information is only available online. Chair of the Patient Participation Group Jane

Andrews says: ‘CLIP will be primarily for patients within the practice catchment area, but could be used by other individuals and communities. We will produce information which is easy to understand and readily available in the surgery waiting room.’ The idea is not to produce yet another database but simply to focus on those organisations,

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A WINTERBOURNE couple who are South Gloucestershire co-ordinators for the charity RP Fighting Blindness are helping to raise awareness of a common condition among people who've lost their sight. Ron and Gina Pritchard work to let more people know about the disease retinitis pigmentosa – known as RP – which leads to vision loss and blindness. They also raise money for research that is aimed at finding a treatment or cure for the 25,000 people in the UK who are affected by the condition. The couple are now helping to spread the word about Charles Bonnet syndrome, which causes people who have lost a lot of vision to experience hallucinations - seeing things that are not really there. Too often, the condition is misdiagnosed as dementia because too few healthcare professionals are aware of the syndrome. That then makes sufferers live with the condition

in silence because they don’t want to appear to have dementia. Ophthalmologists also do not always warn their patients with low vision that they might be developing the syndrome. The Pritchards said the website www. charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk had more information about the condition. Among the many fund raising activities run to support the charity’s work is a used stamps appeal Stamps to be donated should be torn, or preferably cut, from letters with the corner of the envelopes bearing them and sent to 22 Huckford Road, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1EA. All those sent in will be sold to stamp dealers. Ron and Gina also give talks to local groups about RP and any organisation interested should email bristolsglosfightingblindness@ gmail.com or phone 01454 772927.

Medieval Barn ready for Summer THE Medieval Barn in Winterbourne is set for a busy summer of events this year, starting with the return of a Jazz Night on Saturday 26 May. After last year's sell-out performance, members of the University of the West of England Big Band and singers return again. The Jazz will be followed on Sunday 10 June with the popular Medieval Fayre. The Company of Chivalry will portray medieval life, showing what life was like at the time the Barn was built in 1342. The Barn will also host a one day Basket Weaving Workshop on Saturday 23 June.

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THE first sponsorship deals have been announced for the Cotswold Edge Literary Festival. The Olympus Academy Trust and the Willow Brook Shopping Centre are both backing the week long event in June. The Olympus Academy Trust, which has just taken over the running of Winterbourne International Academy, also runs several other schools in South Gloucestershire, including Bradley Stoke Community

School. As part of the link up. WIA will be hosting an event for primary schools in the area with children’s writer AF Harold. The Willow Brook Centre has also become a partner to the literary festival, and will be supporting events during the week. The centre manager, Andy Wynn said; “this is an exciting new venture and we are more than happy to add our support to the literary festival”.

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a suggested roof terrace and additional glass to increase natural light were deemed too costly. It says the proposals are an improvement on plans put forward in 2005 and 2010. The scheme will be considered by the council's planning committee. The public can comment online: find the plans on the South Gloucestershire website with the reference PK18/0692/F David Lloyd centres, founded by a former GB Davis Cup player, have some 475,000 members across Europe and employ more than 6,000 people, including an expert health and fitness team of over 1,800 professionals alongside more than 400 tennis coaches. In the UK, it has 800 tennis courts, 180 badminton courts and 140 squash courts, and 150 swimming pools.

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n AROUND THE W.I Winterbourne Evening W.I Fortunately our meetings in February and March were either side of the recent spell of atrocious weather and were both very well attended. At our February meeting our speaker was Kathryn Smeaton who talked to us about making jewellery, and in particular memory bracelets. Kathryn demonstrated the technique and many of us tried our hand at this craft, producing a bracelet to take home Our team of Skittlers came fourth in the the Frome Valley Group WI Skittle competition, which was won by Mangotsfield WI. At our March meeting, which was held on International Women’s Day, we had a talk from Mark from the Bristol based Blood Bikes Charity. Also known as the Freewheelers Emergency Voluntary Service, it provides a free out of hours motorcycle courier service to hospitals in the South West of England. They collect and transport blood, pathology specimens, patient notes, X-rays, breast milk,

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n FLORAL FRIENDS and other medical supplies, in fact anything which is urgently needed by the NHS and will fit on the back of a motorcycle. An amazing group of very hardworking men and women volunteers who provide this essential service. We have a very full programme of events lined up for us by our events organisers this year, so why not come along and join us at the St Michaels Room, Winterbourne High Street at 7.30pm on the second Thursday of the month.

Spring is beginning to spring (at last!)

Spring bulbs are flowering around the village now- look for lovely displays in the Park, Woodend Road by Beesmoor and along Church Road. The new bulbs planted by Floral Friends and Iron Acton volunteers are now also beginning to show along Frampton End Road. We can look forward to lovely Spring displays of wild daffodils, bluebells, snowdrops, cowslips and primroses in years to come once they are established.

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Floral Friends have new plans for the neglected Triangle opposite the Rising Sun. The area has been cleared and later in the Spring rosemary and poppies will be planted to commemorate the Centenary of the Armistice of the First World War and the 100th anniversary of the RAF. Local community groups will help to plant and maintain this area as a memorial garden. If you can help in any way with planting and maintaining the Garden please let us know, we

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We plan to plant poppies around the village to commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War. We hope to involve as many people as possible in this – more information will be available soon, so do keep an eye on our

Have an old pair of boots that you no longer need? Why not recycle them into planters and take part in Floral Friends’ Floral Boots display? We’re inviting everyone (all residents, businesses, associations, community groups and schools within Frampton Cotterell and Coalpit Heath) to plant up a boot, or a pair of boots (normal size please – no giant ones permitted), with the colour theme of red, white and blue to help commemorate the centenary of the First World War armistice and the 100th anniversary of the RAF. Applications will need to be completed by 6th July and the boots displayed in front gardens in the week Saturday 21st July – Saturday 28th July. We will produce a map of where the boots are located so that people may walk around the village to see them all. Certificates and prizes will be presented on Saturday 28th July at the Brockeridge Centre. So – hang on to those old boots and get creative in the Spring. Spring Fayre

The Spring bunnies will be hopping into the Brockeridge Centre on the morning of Saturday April 28th to help with our Spring Fayre (opening at 10.30 am). Come and meet the rabbits and guinea pigs from Littlest Rescue (who rescue rabbits, guinea pigs and other small furries; see http://littlestrescue.org/ for more information), let the children enjoy the activities on offer, whilst you enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea) and a slice of cake in the Sensory

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n LITERARY FESTIVAL Frome Valley Voice is pleased to be the media partner of the Cotswold Edge Literary festival. We will be bringing you the latest news ahead of the week long event from June 16 - 24. This month we highlight some of the big, and not so big, names that will be in South Gloucestershire for the event.

Susan Lewis Best selling author SUSAN Lewis lives in South Gloucestershire and is a prolific - and best selling - author. She might have been born in Bristol and is enjoying life back in the area now, but in-between life was a roller coaster ride played out in the south of France and California. She’s the author of almost 50 books, including two memoirs. Saturday June 16 High tea and chat with Susan Lewis. Hampton’s Deli, High Street, Chipping Sodbury at 3.30 and 5.30pm. Tickets £8.50 (includes tea and cake) Susan Lewis was born in 1956, in Bristol. My father was a Welsh miner, a poet, an engineer and a

thinker. My mother was one of 13 children who, at 20, persuaded my father to spend his bonus on an engagement ring instead of a motorbike. We were a normal, happy, nuclear family, living in a spanking new council house on the outskirts of town – my mother’s pride and joy. I was 9 and my brother 5 when my mother died of cancer. She was 33, my father was 37, and he never married again.

Sathnam Sanghera Author of ‘The Boy With The Top Knot’ and Times journalist SATHNAM Sanghera is perhaps best known for his best selling novel, The Boy With The Top Knot, an account of growing up as the son of Punjabi parents in Wolverhampton. It was recently made into a BBC film. Sathnam has also written the critically acclaimed Marriage Material, and you can find his writing more regularly in The Times newspaper. Saturday 23 June Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church, High Street Chipping Sodbury. 7.30 pm (Doors open at 7pm) Tickets: £10.50. Sathnam Sanghera was born

to Punjabi parents in the West Midlands in 1976, attended Wolverhampton Grammar School and graduated from Christ's College, Cambridge with a first class degree in English Language and Literature in 1998. His first book, The Boy With The Topknot: A Memoir of Love, Secrets and Lies in Wolverhampton, published by Penguin, was shortlisted for the

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I went to the boarding school, a rogue little pupil in amongst all the posh girls, with their plummy voices, rich parents and exotic tales of faraway places. I yearned for my mother and father, but it was for the best, I was told. I took it upon myself to get expelled. It took a while, and I had rather a fabulous time achieving it When I was 18 I got a job at HTV in Bristol, and at 22 I moved to London to work for Thames. I began as a secretary in news and current affairs, then trained as a production assistant and moved on to light entertainment and drama. It was a love of drama, combined with a fierce ambition, that got me knocking on the Controller’s door to ask what steps to take to become a producer. “Oh, go away and write something,” came the reply. So I did.

2008 Costa Biography Award, the 2009 PEN/Ackerley Prize and named 2009 Mind Book of the Year. Sathnam’s first novel, Marriage Material was been picked by Waterstones as one of the fiction debuts of 2013. Before becoming a writer Sathnam (among other things) worked at a burger chain, a hospital laundry, a market research firm, a sewing factory and a literacy project in New York. Between 1998 and 2006 he was at The Financial Times, where he worked (variously) as a news reporter in the UK and the US, specialised in writing about the media industries, worked across the paper as Chief Feature Writer, and wrote a weekly column. Sathnam joined The Times as a columnist and feature writer in 2007 and also reviews cars for Management Today magazine.

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Will Self Author, journalist, Broadcaster

WILL Self has had a long, distinguished and sometimes controversial career. His output is prolific, not only in novels and short stories, but also in magazine and newspaper writing. He’s also a regular broadcaster on radio and television. We are delighted to welcome him to our first literary festival. Wednesday 20 June Bristol and Bath Science Park, Dirac Crescent, Emersons Green, Bristol BS16 7FR. 7pm to 9pm (doors open 6pm), Tickets £10.50. Will Self is the author of many novels and books of non-fiction, including Great Apes, The Book of Dave, How the Dead Live, which was shortlisted for the Whitbread Novel of the Year 2002, The Butt, winner of the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction 2008, Umbrella, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2012, and Shark. His fiction has been translated into more than 22 languages. He is a regular broadcaster and is Professor of Contemporary Thought at Brunel University. He lives in South London.

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n LITERARY FESTIVAL Want to be a writer? Local writer workshop with Ali Bacon

Tristan Darby Drinking in a good book

An evening of books and beverages with Tristan Darby.

IF you’ve always wanted to be a writer, and feel you have stories to tell, come and find out how a panel of local writers realised their dream. Ali Bacon has been writing full time for a decade and knows what it takes to get published. She will head a group of local writers who will tell their story and answer your questions. Yate Library, Yate Shopping Centre Friday 22 June 6.30pm to 8.30pm (Doors open 6pm) Ticket Price: £4.50 Ali Bacon was born in Fife and graduated from St Andrews University. She worked briefly in Oxford before qualifying as an academic librarian before moving to the Bristol area where she has lived ever since with her husband and (now grown-up) family. Ali has been writing fulltime for more than ten years and her very first novel won a prize in the A&C Black novel competition. Since then she has been exploring her Scottish roots, first of all with A Kettle

Thursday 21 June Venue TBC FROM sherry in Shakespeare to fine wines in modern classics, drinks have always had a place in literature. Our evening is hosted by a man who knows both subjects inside out. Tristan Darby is the owner of the Bristol Wine School, but he’s also an actor who also the drinks columnists for local magazines. Enjoy an evening of readings from famous texts, paired with tasting the drinks described in the book. Tristan Darby has experience spanning over 20 years in the catering, hospitality and wine trade - interspersed with time touring as a professional actor and singer. Tristan is drinks columnist for The Bath Magazine and The Bristol Magazine, and is a judge for both the Bristol and Bath Good Food Awards. He no longer acts but promises to incorporate as much theatre as he can into the evening of tasting. However, he still sings, and can occasionally be found gigging with his jazz and blues quartet. Tristan has earned a great reputation for educational but unstuffy wine courses and wine tastings he delivers, so expect to feel welcome, have fun, meet new people and learn something new in relaxed and friendly surroundings.

AF Harrold Children’s author and poet. WE are delighted that AF Harrold is coming to our literary festival. AF will be holding an event for primary schools children in the afternoon, but adults can enjoy his poetry, and his humour, at Winterbourne Academy in the evening. Wednesday 20 June Winterbourne Academy 7.00 (Doors open at 6.30pm) Tickets £5 A.F. Harrold writes and performs for adults and children. He is the owner of many books, a handful of hats, a few good

ideas and one beard. He spends his time showing off on stage, writing poems and books, and stroking his beard (it helps churn

the ideas). He lives in Reading with a stand-up comedian and two cats. The basic biography goes like this: (1) Born in Sussex in 1975, did childhood things. Started writing poetry. (2) Went to university in Reading in the early 1990s, did student things. Continued writing poetry. (3) Got a job in a Blackwell's bookshop in the late 1990s, did work things. Started taking part in poetry slams. (4) Became a full-time poet when the bookshop was shut down in the early 2000s, did jobbing-poet things. Started winning (some) poetry slams. (5) Ran some poetry workshops in schools in the late 2000s, did more jobbing-poet things. Started

of Fish, published in 2012, a contemporary novel set in her home town of Dunfermline, and now with In the Blink of an Eye, which takes place in Victorian Fife and Edinburgh. (Due to be published in April 2018) Ali also writes short fiction in a variety of genres and she enjoys performing her work at local live events. She is a member of Writers Unchained of Bristol and has helped judge the highly regarded Stroud Short Stories event. Her short fiction has been listed in competitions and published in several anthologies. In 2017 she won the Evesham Festival of Words Adult Short Story Competition with The Bird of Wax which forms part of In the Blink of an Eye.

writing poems and stories for kids. (6) First children's novel published by Bloomsbury in the early 2010s, did more of that stuff. Pottered and loafed. (7) Repeat stage (6). Although AFH doesn't do so many events for grown ups these days, he still tends to go where he's invited (if the money is right), faces the direction he's asked to face and reads poems for the correct length of time. Sometimes he talks more than he poems. Sometimes he sings a song(ish) instead of talking. Sometimes he is funny. Sometimes he is serious. Sometimes he dances. Sometimes he shows pictures of his cats.

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THE Major Trauma team at Southmead Hospital is calling for riders in the Frome Valley to wear safety gear whenever they head out on their horses. Almost 70 people suffered injuries relating to horses in the Severn Trauma network in 2017. A total of 68 patients were admitted to hospitals across the region - which includes South

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n NEWS ON 10 April 2018 Chipping Sodbury Music Society will be bringing the Dominic Alldis Trio to Chipping Sodbury. The Trio features pianist and arranger Dominic Alldis, former Ronnie Scott’s bassist Andrew Cleyndert and former Loose Tubes drummer Martin France, who will be performing on stage from 7.30 pm. They specialise in jazz arrangements of classical themes, folk songs, jazz standards and original compositions. Dominic Alldis has built a unique musical career over 30 years, spanning the rich and varied musical worlds of classical music, jazz piano and cabaret singing. Equally at home with a conductor’s baton in hand, performing with his jazz trio or entertaining an audience with songs at the piano, Dominic’s fluency in many different musical languages and flair for bringing them together in a distinctive way puts him in a category all of his own. Andrew Cleyndert has toured with bands led by many of the major figures of British

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legend Stan Tracey. Andrew and Dominic have been performing together in numerous ensembles since 1985. In 2017 Andrew was short-listed for the Double Bass section of the British Jazz Awards. Martin France has played

with many of the world's finest jazz musicians in over forty countries worldwide. A turning point in his early career was his role within the Eighties big band Loose Tubes, where he began a longstanding partnership with many of its members, in particular jazz composer and pianist Django Bates. Martin has performed and recorded with Elvis Costello, David Gilmour, John Taylor, Kenny Wheeler, Dave Holland and Lee Konitz. The Dominic Alldis Trio will be performing at Chipping Sodbury Town Hall on Tuesday 10 April at 7.30 pm (doors open from 6.30 pm) and tickets are available now from the delightful gift shop, Cadeaux & Co in Hatherell’s Yard, Chipping Sodbury or online at http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ csmusicsociety/ Seating is open for this event so please contact the Music Society beforehand on 01454 315741 if you have any special requirements.

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n Bristol Budgerigar Society. Monday April 9 commencing 7.30pm. Experienced champion breeder and exhibitor Bob Allen will describe how he treats occasional sick budgerigars in his stud and routine preventative medication. The committee are optimistic that the regular Little Stoke Community Hall, Little Stoke Lane, Bristol BS34 6HR venue will be available again for meetings following structural alterations. It might be advisable to ring the Secretary or Chairman to confirm. Further details from the Secretary Colin Parsons. Tel 01454 775878. colinpauline@hotmail. com or Chairman Alan Fretten. Mobile 07922538894 E-mail alan_fretten13@hotmail.com Visitors welcome to join us without commitment to join.

Meets every Friday at 1.30 and 7-9pm at the Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne, BS36 1NJ Professional artist and author of several self-help Art books, Arnold Lowery, will give a demonstration using acrylics on Friday 13th April at 2.00pm. Free for members and £4 for guests. For further details and reservations please contact fromevalleyartwinterbourne@ gmail.com

April 9 n Bristol Budgerigar Society. Monday April 9 commencing 7.30pm. Experienced champion breeder and exhibitor Bob Allen will describe how he treats occasional sick budgerigars in his stud and some basic routine preventative medication that he employs. Temporary venue while local council are carrying out extensive alterations to our usual venue: The Methodist Hall, Down Road, Winterbourne Down, Bristol BS36 1BN. Visitors welcome to join us without commitment to join. Further details from the Secretary Colin Parsons. Tel 01454 775878. colinpauline@hotmail. com or Chairman Alan Fretten. Mobile 07922538894 E-mail alan_ fretten13@hotmail.com April 10 n'Bulgarian Steam Extravaganza’ presented by Dave Winter. BAWA, 589 Southmead Road, BRISTOL, BS34 7RG. Tuesday 10th April 7:30 for 7:45 pm. The meeting is open to all and there is no admission charge, but a suggested donation of £3 to help defray expenses is appreciated. Contact: Dave Winter 01454 324230. April 11 n Fashion show at 7-30pm in the Church Hall. Tickets £4-00 including refreshments available from Diane Saunders 01454 778922 or Ann Carter 01454 319699. April 13

April 18 n Rosemary Kerr: Oriental Takeaway. Visitors very welcome, £8 pay at door. Downend Flower Club, Lincombe Barn, Overndale Road, Bristol, BS16 2RW April 19 n South Glos Design and Fine Art Society. We meet at Bradley Stoke Community School, Fiddlers Wood Lane. BS32 7BS. Thursday April 19th 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Dr Steve Kershaw Lecture will be about “The New Ashmolean. Collection.” Newcomers will be our guests at this Lecture. April 20 n St. Peter's Church: fashion show Friday 20 April 7pm. Tickets £5, including refreshments. All proceeds from the sale of these will go to the Hospice. Come along and choose your pre-loved Spring/ Summer ensembles. Tickets are available from Carolie 07979246091 or on the door. Please note cash sales only. April 26 n Avon Organic Group The local group for everyone interested in organic growing and organic foods. Talk (re-arranged). “Feed Bristol: Conservation and ecology in a food growing setting”. Matt Cracknell, Feed Bristol manager, will show us how food growers can create places where people and wildlife thrive. Thursday, 26th April 2018, 7pm – 9pm at The Station (in the Dance Studio), Silver Street, Bristol. BS1 2AG. All welcome. Visitors £5 / AOG Members £2. www.groworganicbristol.org / secretaryaog@gmail.com April 28 n Frampton Cotterell male voice choir. 7pm Saturday 28th April at Zion United Church,

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Frampton Cotterell. £7 per ticket, available from Derek Hobbs, call 07802329805. Or purchase at the door. May 3 n Talent Show at Winterbourne Academy. Students and staff are coming together to showcase how wonderful the school is. It is in aid of the Jessie May Trust. 3rd May 6:30-8:30pm. June 3 n Laser Run Championships being put on by PentathlonGB South West at Yate Outdoor Sports Complex BS37 7LB on Sunday 3 June. Including all age groups from 8 to 60+ Contact Philip Hobbs prhcoaching@outlook.com if Laser Pistol training is required. Entry details can be found at https:// www.pentathlongb.org/events/ list/competition/laser_run

Regular events Monday n Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am (termtime) Winterbourne Early Years Centre, Greenfield Centre, Park Ave, Winterbourne. For more information call Helen 01454 773781. n Open Door bereavement suport group. 10.30-12.00 every first Monday., St Peter’s Church Baby Group 1-3pm (termtime) Winterbourne Early Years Centre, Greenfield Centre, Park Ave, Winterbourne. For more information call Helen 01454 773781. n Memory Cafe, run by the Alzheimer’s Society. The Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne, 2pm - 4pm 1st Monday of month. Scrabble, The Community Centre, Winterbourne, 2- 4.30pm n Manor Hall Gardening & Social Club The Manor Hall 2.-3.30pm. First Monday of the month, (except for Bank Holidays on the second Monday). n 1st Winterbourne Down and Buryside Beavers Scouts 5pm until 6:30pm at the Scout hut on Green Dragon Road, Winterborne. n 1st Winterbourne Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Meet Monday evenings in St. Michael’s Room. 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

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Hall 2.30p.m.- 3.45 Programme of speakers, choirs., followed by a cup of tea. 1.50p per week. For 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 Slimming World Monday: 5.30pm & 7.30pm Watermore Primary School Call Alison: 07972376055 n Winterbourne Afternoon WI meets at Salem Church Hall, Factory Road, Winterbourne on the 2nd Monday of each month at 2pm. We welcome visitors. Contact 01454 250 for details or look at our web site www.wawimoonfruit.com or email lesleysharman@gmail.com n Bristol Budgerigar Society. Temporary venue while local council are carrying out extensive alterations to our usual venue: The Methodist Hall, Down Road, Winterbourne Down, Bristol BS36 1BN. Meetings commence at

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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED 7.30pm on the second Monday of each month. Chairman Alan Fretten. Mobile 07922538894 E-mail alan_fretten13@hotmail. com Details from the Secretary Colin Parsons Tel 01454 775878. E-mail colinpauline@hotmail. com Membership; Adult £7.00, senior £5.00, same address partners £10.00, different address partners appropriate single rate each. Juniors free. Visitors always welcome without commitment or charge to see the wonderful budgerigar breeding, exhibition and social experience that Bristol Budgerigar Society can offer. n Pickleball - the exciting new racquet sport - is now at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre. Sessions on Monday’s from 10 - 12.00. Everybody welcome - no upper age limit - all equipment provided, just wear comfortable clothing and trainers - first session FREE. Check us out on Facebook at Bristol Pickleball Club. n Pilates, and Pump & Tone, at Chipping Sodbury Sports Centre. Mondays and Wednesdays :- Pump & Tone 6:30pm; Pilates 7:30pm. £6:00 per class; or a monthly tariff of £40.00 allowing unlimited access to the Chipping Sodbury and Bradley Stoke classes is available as well. www. exercisewithlailibrooks.com for full information. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@tiscali.co.uk, or just turn up. n Frampton Cottrell. Watermore Primary School (Infants), Woodend Road, (Opposite the Brockeridge Centre) 5.30 & 7.30pm Tel: Jude 07968 426809 n Macular-support group meets monthly - 3rd Monday 1:30-3:30pm at Watkins room, old grammar school, highstreet Chipping Sodbury. Contact Tony : 01454314066 n Mondays 10am-11-30am Butterflies. A new and friendly group, meeting in the church hall. £3-00 per family, including toys and books, a play area for crawlers and song time, Refreshments

provided. n Bristol Budgerigar Society. Temporary venue while local council are carrying out extensive alterations to our usual venue: The Methodist Hall, Down Road, Winterbourne Down, Bristol BS36 1BN. Meetings commence at 7.30pm on the second Monday of each month. Chairman Alan Fretten. Mobile 07922538894 E-mail alan_fretten13@hotmail. com Details from the Secretary Colin Parsons Tel 01454 775878. E-mail colinpauline@hotmail. com Membership; Adult £7.00, senior £5.00, same address partners £10.00, different address partners appropriate single rate each. Juniors free. Visitors always welcome without commitment or charge to see the wonderful budgerigar breeding, exhibition and social experience that Bristol Budgerigar Society can offer.

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We meet in the Town Hall in Chipping Sodbury on the third Monday of each month. n 16 April 2018. Dandy and Artist: The Life and Works of James MacNeill Whistler n 21 May 2018. The Horse and Modern Art from George Stubbs to Mark Wallinger n 18 June 2018. he Cult of Glorianna: Art, Music and Personality at the Court of the Virgin Queen. Visitors are £6. www. svdfas.co.uk. Tuesday n Rhymetime. Winterbourne Library. 10.30- 11am. Rhymes and songs for parents and babies/ toddlers to enjoy together. n Slimming World 9.30am & 11.30am, 5.30pm & 7.30pm, The Greenfield Centre, call Frankie 07519347243 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 Tuesday group, The Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne, 7.30 -10pm, second Tuesday of month. Everyone welcome. n Slimming World 7.30 Elm Park School, Winterbourne. Tel Becca 07721 907780 n Centre Squares (dancing). Winterbourne Comunity Centre 7.45pm n 60+ Dance Fit class. 11.00 at Crossbow House. £4.50 a session. Suitable for all levels of fitness. Please contact Nina for more information : 07833917974 n Winterbourne Down & District Horticultural Society, All Saints Church Hall, Winterbourne Down, BS36 1BX, 7.30 pm. 2nd Tuesday of the month. Info: Richard on 01454 773218. n NEW Zumba Gold class! Tuesday’s - 11:30am at St Saviours Church Hall, Coalpit Heath (£5 ). Low impact moves for over 55’s, beginners and people recovering from an injury. All ages and abilities welcome. www.gozumbauk. com. Come and join the party, Jodie 07769274440 n Folk Dancing. Crossbow House, Frampton Cotterell. 8.30 -10.30pm, 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month. 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 n Winterbourne Short Mat Bowling Club Tuesday 1.30 - 3.30 at Winterbourne Community Centre, Watleys End Road. Contact Pat Sleightholme, 01179 793473. New members welcome. n Pucklechurch Folk Dance Club. We meet every other Tuesday at Pucklechurch Community Centre from 7.45 pm to 8.15 pm. Contact

St Saviour's Church, Coalpit Heath Friday Lunches: Tea Coffee from 11-15 am onwards Lunch at midday. Any Donations go towards Church Funds. 11th April Wednesday. Fashion Show. 7-15 for 7-30 pm Tickets £4 including Refreshments. Contact Diane Saunders 01454 773945 or Ann Carter 01454 319699 for tickets.

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Veronica Holder – 0117 937 2818 n Frome Valley Mens Probus Club. We meet 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. 10 – 12 noon at the Townhall, C/Sodbury. Guest Speaker every meeting, occasional lunches, day trips. Contact George for further info. Tele: 01454 882908 n Yate Poetry Group. All welcome to join our small, informal and friendly group to share and enjoy poems and verse. We meet for an hour 1-2 pm every other Tuesday afternoon in the library, refreshments provided. For the dates of meetings, please contact Tony on 07704140682 or yatepoetrygroup@gmail.com Wednesday n Pre School Storytime. Winterbourne Library10.30 - 11am, every week, 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 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

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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED 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 n The Frenchay Folk Dance Club meet fortnightly at Frenchay Village Hall from 7:45 until 10:15. Check frenchayfdc.co.uk or contact 0117 9409508 for more information n Wednesdays starting 6 September Bellydance Classes

with Sacha From 7.30pm . Contact Sacha on 07971 578151 or email sachabellydance@yahoo.co.uk for full details Ridgewood Community Association, Yate BS37 4AF n Yate/ Chipping Sodbury Afternoon Choir meets on Wednesdays 2pm to 4pm at St Marys Church Yate. No auditions required. Contact Nikki on 01761472468 for more details or just turn up at the church and have a free sing on the first visit. n Frenchay Probus Club. We meet every first and third Wednesday of the month in the Frenchay village hall. Coffee at 10.00am and the meeting is from 10.30 to 12.00. More details on frenchayprobusclub.com n Pilates, and Pump & Tone, at Chipping Sodbury Sports Centre. Mondays and Wednesdays :- Pump & Tone 6:30pm; Pilates 7:30pm. £6:00 per class; or a monthly tariff of £40.00 allowing unlimited access to the Chipping Sodbury and Bradley Stoke classes is available as well. www.exercisewithlailibrooks. com for full information. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@tiscali. co.uk, or just turn up. 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 preschool children and their parents/

carers. n Stay & Play, 1-3pm (termtime) Winterbourne Early Years Centre, Greenfield Centre, Park Ave, Winterbourne. Call Helen 01454 n Winterbourne Winds beginners/ intermediate/returners wind band rehearse Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm at the Greenfield Centre, Park Avenue, Winterbourne BS36 1NJ. Brass & Woodwind players, percussionist, bassist wanted to join sociable group. Instruments available for loan. Contact Dan 01172 395210. n Tiny Tots. 2.00-3.00pm,St Peter’s Church, n Steam Engine Club, Miners Club, Coalpit Heath. 7pm, last Thursday of month. 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).

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What’s on at Winterbourne Library Staffed Times Tuesday: 10.00am – 5.00pm Wednesday: 10.00am – 5.00pm Friday: 10.00am – 5.00pm Saturday: 9.30am – 12.30pm Open Access (Unstaffed) Everyday: 8.30am – 7.30pm Easter 2018 Fully Closed Thursday 29 March Open Access only - Friday 30 March – Monday 2 April Tuesday 3 April- normal hours resume See above for new opening times at Winterbourne library If you register your card for our new Open Access system, and attend an induction, you’ll be able to access library facilities throughout the week. You can borrow and return books and use the computers.

Speak to a member of staff for more details. Rhymetime: Rhymes and songs for parents and babies/toddlers to enjoy together every Tuesday morning 10.30 – 11.00am Pre School Storytime: Join us weekly on Wednesdays 10.30 – 11.00am for stories and a simple craft. Now running throughout the year. Lego Club: Listen to stories and poems, then create a model to display at the library. We’ll be meeting on 7 April 10.30 – 11.30am. Suitable for the primary age range, children must be accompanied by an adult. ‘Enchanted Wood’ Easter Holiday Drop in. Friday 6 April 10.30 -12 noon Suitable for ages 3 – 10

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New ‘Feed your Soul’ Come and colour. Enjoy some company – Adults and children, everyone welcome! Tuesdays and Wednesdays 2-4pm every week The Craft Group is meeting on 14 and 28 April 10.00am – 12 noon. New members will always be made welcome by this friendly group. Share tips and ideas for your knitting, sewing or crochet projects. Spring Silver Singalong on Friday 20 April 2.00 – 3.00pm Accompanied by local music teacher Joan Ward, we’ll be singing WW2 songs, songs from the shows and songs you might have learnt at school all followed by a well-earned cuppa. Suitable for 50+ no previous singing experience required -

Book your Free place at the library Quiz Night Monday 23 April 7.30pm onwards Proceeds to The Great Western Air Ambulance Charity Teams of up to 6 people, tickets £4.00 per person Ask for more details and pick up an entry form at the library For more information on any of the above please contact us: Telephone: 01454 868006 Email: winterbourne.library@ southglos.gov.uk Visit our website to find out more: www.southglos.gov.uk/ libraries Follow us on twitter: www. twitter.com@southgloslibs ‘Like’ us on Facebook for all the latest at South Gloucestershire Libraries

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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED n Sugarcraft: If you are interested in sugar icing why not come along to our meeting? We have demonstrations monthly on flowers and models and practice/ workshops with instruction. We meet on the third Thursday of every month at 7.30pm – 9.30pm at St Andrews Hall, Elm Park, Filton. Visitors welcome. Contact Jean Kington on 0117 956 8737 for more information. n Winterbourne Short Mat Bowling Club Thursday 1.30 - 4.30 at Winterbourne Community Centre, Watleys End Road. Contact Pat Sleightholme, 01179 793473. New members welcome. n Winterbourne Down WI meetings held on the first Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in All Saints Church Hall, Winterbourne Down. n Stationary Engine Club, Meets at Miner’s Club Coalpit Heath 7:30 pm first Thursday of every month. n Frampton World Dance for beginners, 2nd & 4th Thursdays in month, 2.00 - 4.00pm, Zion Church Hall, Upper Chapel Lane, Frampton BS36 2HY. Learn easy gentle dances from around the world, no partner needed, for people of all ages. Authentic music, social break for tea and chat. £3. Contact Hilary Jay 07792 495 367 n Severn Counties Foreign & British Bird Society Meetings at 8pm, Winterbourne Down Methodist Church Hall, Down Road, Winterbourne, BS36 1BN on 3rd Thursday of each month. The local club for all keepers of canaries, finches or other birds. Monthly talks, club events, twice yearly shows. All welcome. Contact severncounties@gmail.com, Tel Molly Durbin 01275 373743. Web Address: http://www.foreignbritishbirds.info/index.html n Frampton Singalong will be back on 1st Thursday in the month, 2 pm at Crossbow House, BS36 2DB. Favourite songs from the shows, live music and sitting exercises. Tea, cakes & fresh fruit £3.00 All welcome - no voice needed! Hilary Jay 07515 351 813 n Frampton Friendship & Dance for beginners/improvers every 4th Thursday in the month, 2.00 -

4.00pm, Zion Church Hall, Upper Chapel Lane, BS36 2HY. Gentle exercise with easy dances from around the world to live authentic music and experienced teacher. No partner needed, all ages. Social break with refreshments. £3.00. All welcome. Hilary Jay 07515 351 813 n Avon Harmony is a ladies barbershop chorus. We welcome visitors for a no obligation taster session. We rehearse at The Dance Studio at Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Road, Bristol BS7 9NL. Every Thursday evening 7.30pm 9.45pm Tel: 01454 773952

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Meets first Thursday of the month. St Saviour’s Church Hall, Beesmoor Road, Coalpit Heath n March 2nd: Peter Davey; Around Bath by Tram. n Winterbourne Winds beginners/ intermediate/returners wind band rehearse Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm at the Greenfield Centre, Park Avenue, Winterbourne BS36 1NJ. Brass & Woodwind players, percussionist, bassist wanted to join sociable group. Instruments available for loan. Contact Dan 01172 395210. Contact Roger: 07925 296930 or 01454 77701 n Winterbourne Down WI meet in All Saints Church Hall, BS36 1BX on the first Thursday of each month (except August) - 7.30pm. For more information contact Margaret on 01454 850241. New members are most welcome. Friday 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, search www.fcmvc.co.uk or email contact@fcmvc.co.uk.. n Frampton Cotterell Community Associon. Fridays at Crossbow House School Road Ist Friday of every month Quiz- 3rd Friday of every month Bingo, start at 8 pm. n St Saviours Church Coalpit Heath. The Church opening every Friday meeting every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month but in

the church hall. With a bring and buy lunch just bring something to go on the table to share, but tea and coffee will be provided from 11-15am till 1pm, Visitors are most welcome. n Frome Valley Art Group. Meets every Friday at 1.30 and 7-9pm at the Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne, BS36 1NJ Internationally renowned artist, Trevor Waugh, will give a watercolour demonstration on Friday 20th October at 7.00pm. Free for members and £4 for guests. For further details and reservations please contact lesleysharman@gmail.com n Frome Valley Art Group Winterbourne. Looking to find that inner talent or start a new interest? Drop in for a free taster session, Fridays at 2pm or 7pm. We have a busy programme of demonstrations and Saturday workshops by professional artists to help your development. Our Annual exhibition in May displays members’ work . Greenfield Centre, Park Avenue, Winterbourne BS36 1NJ. Contact Dave: 0117 9790043 Andrew: 01454 778310. Eric: 01454 615619 Lesley: 01454 250817. Email fromevalleyartwinterbourne@ gmail.com n Winterbourne Short Mat Bowling Club Friday evenings from 7.30 - 10.30 at Winterbourne Community Centre, Watleys End Road. Contact Pat Sleightholme 01179 793473 n Friday Lunches. In the Church Hall, tea or coffee before lunch from 11-15am, Lunch from12noon. No need to book. Donations accepted for church funds. n Frome Valley Art Group. Meets every Friday at 1.30 and 7-9pm at the Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne, BS36 1NJ . Professional artist and author of several self-help Art books, Arnold Lowery, will give a demonstration using acrylics on Friday 13th April at 2.00pm. Free for members and £4 for guests. For further details and reservations please contact fromevalleyartwinterbourne@ gmail.com 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. 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 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

Frampton Cotterell and Coalpit Heath Village diary for April 2018. n Sun 1st - Easter Sunday Sunrise Service on the Hillyfields, 6am-7am n Thur 5th - Frampton Community Singalong, Crossbow, 2pm 3.30pm. £3 includes tea and cakes. Tel. 07792 495367 hilary.jay@curogroup.co.uk n Fri 6th - Quiz, Crossbow,

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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED 8pm. £1.50 ppn. Tel. 772947 crossbowhouse@gmail.com n Sat 7th - Table Top Sale, Coalpit Heath Village Hall, 1-3pm. Bookings £5 T: 07920 145325 n Sun 8th - Roast Dinners at WADCA, 12-3pm. For the whole community. Dementia-friendly. £8.95 (£5 child). Booking required. T: 776268 or e: ca.winterbourne@ gmail.com n Mon 9th - Gardening & Social Club, Manor Hall 2pm - 3.30pm. All welcome. £2.50 incl refreshments. n Tue 10th - Community Coffee Morning, WADCA, 10.30 - 12.30. All welcome n Tue 10th - Mothers Union, St Saviours Hall, 2.15pm. A variety of

speakers. Tel. 777664 n Wed 11th - Village Walks, meet 10.30am Golden Heart, Kendelshire. Bury fields and woods (2 miles) or Pye Corner & Bradley Brook (3 miles). n Wed 11th - 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 n Fri 13th - Frampton Folk club, Crossbow, 8pm. £2. All welcome. allinsonjohn2@gmail.com n Wed 18th - Community coffee morning, Manor Hall, 10am-12.00. Tel: 07873 747513 n Wed 18th - Local History Society,

Kingsgate Park celebrates award ONE of Yate’s best loved parks has been awarded five stars in a Britain in Bloom competition. Kingsgate Park won the accolade in the Pride of Parks category of the competition run by The Royal Horticultural Society. Yate Town Council was quick to celebrate the achievement, tweeting; “Our beautiful Kingsgate Park has received this amazing award...due to the hard work of the Friends of Kingsgate Park and Yate Town Council's Estates Team.”

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Zion 7.30pm. AGM and talk 'Marie Antoinette's Guide to Farming' with Sarah Harris. £4 for non-members incl refreshments. n Fri 20th - Quiz Night, FCCE school n Fri 20th - Bingo, Crossbow, 8pm. £1 for 5 games and 50p for snowball. Tel. 772947 n Tue 24th - Village Walks, meet 10.30am Badminton Arms. Country Stroll (2 miles) or Frog Lane and Bluebell Woods (3.5 miles) n Tue 24th - Frampton Cotterell W.I. , St Peters Hall, School Rd, 7.45 - 10pm £2.50. Tel.773426 or 778900 e. marycroberts@talktalk.net n Wed 25th - Litter Busters, 10am 12.00. Meet at Heather Avenue n Wed 25th - Forget-me-not Singalong Group, Zion, 2pm3.30pm. For local people with dementia. Carers welcome to stay. Details from Jean 775786 or Rona 886925 n Wed 25th - Frampton Cotterell Parish Council AGM, Brockeridge Centre 7.30pm n Thu 26th - Frampton Friendship & Dance, 2 - 4 pm, Zion Church Hall. Learn easy, gentle dances. Suitable for beginners. No partner needed.

£3 incl tea. Tel 07515 351813 n Wed 25th - The Mikado, WADCA 7.30pm. Musical comedy. Tickets £10. Tel. 317408 n Thu 26th - The Mikado, WADCA 7.30pm. Musical comedy. Tickets £10. Tel. 317408 n Fri 27th - The Mikado, WADCA 7.30pm. Musical comedy. Tickets £10. Tel. 317408 n Sat 28th - The Mikado, WADCA 2.30pm matinee. Musical comedy. Tickets £10. Tel 317408 n Sat 28th - Frampton Male Voice Choir Concert, Zion, 7pm. Tickets £7 Tel.07802 329805 If you have dates to add, please email Louisemharrison@gmail.com See Village Action website for dates for the full year www.villageaction. org.uk/new-diary

Frampton Cotterell and District Local History Society talks n Wed 21st March 2018. The GWR Badminton Line . Alan Freke. n Wed 18 April 2018 Ghosts in the Garden . Dr Steve Poole. n Wed 16 May 2018 No talk at all.

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The Blues Band - 39 Years on the road and heading for Thornbury THE Blues Band is to appear at the Armstrong Hall in Thornbury on June 1 as they celebrate their 39th year together in 2018. Band members Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Tom McGuinness, Rob Townsend and Gary Fletcher are still pulling in audiences with their showmanship and virtuosity. Many of the Blues Band’s younger fans weren’t born when these five musicians, already music industry veterans, decided to fly in the face of musical fashion in 1979 and form a band ‘just to play the blues’. About 20 albums and thousands of gigs later, they’ve earned a reputation as one of the finest exponents of the blues tradition in all its forms. To book tickets to their June concert, call Mark Lloyd on 07733 898762 or email marklloyd56@ virginmedia.com

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TWO weeks of entertainment have been planned for Yate Shopping Centre for Easter and the school holidays. Events include craft workshops and a visit by White Rabbit and Alice to run competitions and present prizes. Centre manager Andrew Lowrey said: ”Easter is always a busy time for the shopping centre and children’s entertainment is always at the forefront of our activities.”

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IT’S taken a while to arrive, but now it’s time to think about Spring and some sunshine to cheer us up. Here is how to do the natural look and the six must have’s for spring To blush - a barely there blush. For that healthy glow, a pink blush is now too baby doll so pick a colour carefully, seek advice and always apply carefully. No contouring it you want that more natural chic look. It’s more about bringing light and warmth to your face in a subtle way. Try a peach blush or a light bronzer just a couple of shades darker than your own skin and apply on the high point of your face. You can use a highlighter but use it sparingly, just on a cheek bones. Use a smaller brush to get to the target areas. Mascara – spring is about a subtle look, almost going without. But try a new type of mascara that is more about lifting and curling rather than thickening; in a salon an eye lash lift or perm, making it much easier in the morning. Good Hair Conditioner – it’s no longer about poker straight hair, but more about embracing you’re the natural fall and shape of your hair. But no one’s going to be happy with their own frizz, kinks or curls, so it time to up your conditioning routine. If you don’t already make sure you conditioner your hair either with a daily conditioner or a weekly conditioner, it will help tame your locks giving a more natural finish without the frizz. Short chic nails – when it comes to working with what you’ve got, short nails are nearly always the best.

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Use a strong solid colour, dusky pink, lilacs are great for spring or mix up with a new on trend nude – grey, mushroom or taupe Hydrating – drink lots of water, but you can also try a moisturising serum under your normal moisturiser. After the winter months, with central heating on, our skin is often more dehydrated than we would like. Tinted brow – less thick lines, but still the need to use a coloured waxy balm or gel to lightly brush over your brows and you’ll get a more natural look than with a pencil.

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Merlin staff go back to school

Pupils at a village primary school were treated to a close encounter with local wildlife last week. Staff from local housing association Merlin visited Iron Acton Primary School as

Merlin’s Customer Liaison Officer Sarah Durbin said: “It was a really good day. All the pupils really seemed to enjoy themselves, they were really engaged during all the activities; it was great to see them so interested.”

Merlin customers scrutinise repairs Customers of a local housing association have begun investigating to see how it deals with their repairs calls.

Customer Roger Chillcott listening to incoming calls with Customer Service Advisor Leah Harvey.

part of ongoing community engagement work it is carrying out to accompany the development of new homes in the village. They were joined by staff from Merlin’s construction partners Lovell, ecologist Rob Craine and Yvonne Cox from Hedgehog Rescue in Yate. Throughout the morning all the school’s pupils had the chance to get up close with a hedgehog, see skulls of local wildlife and decorate and make bat and bird boxes which will be put up around the school grounds after Easter. They also had a challenge to work together in teams to build their own mini home.

The housing association is building 27 new homes in Algars Drive, Chilwood Close and Nibley Lane in the village. The homes are part of 72 affordable homes Merlin is building across several sites in Iron Acton and neighbouring Coalpit Heath to replace 44 existing non-traditional properties which were in poor condition and suffering from issues such as damp and draughts. The new properties are a mix of rental and shared ownership homes. So far Merlin has completed 12 homes in Coalpit Heath, with the remaining homes in both villages due to be completed in phases before the end of the year.

Seven Merlin customers are spending the next couple of months analysing how the association’s repairs service deals with all aspects of repairs, from the moment a customer makes a request to the completion of the job. The project began with four customers spending the morning shadowing Merlin’s customer service team at its offices in Chipping Sodbury, listening to calls as they came in from customers and hearing how staff dealt with them. One of the customers listening in was Roger Chillcot who said he was impressed with what he heard. “The customer service advisors have got to handle so many different types of calls,” he said. “ I was very impressed by what I heard and came away feeling like I’d learned a lot.” Having listened to live customer calls, the scrutiny group will next be reviewing some recorded calls to see how staff responded to incoming repair queries. Once the group has completed its report it will present it to Merlin’s Board later in the year.

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Support for care leavers 1625 Independent People (1625ip) and South Gloucestershire Council have announced a partnership aimed at kick-starting the journeys into learning and employment of 200 young people leaving care. The initiative, Reboot West, will support young people to access work experience, jobs, apprenticeships and mentoring, and is calling on businesses across the South West to get involved. Reboot West is a partnership between 1625ip, four local authorities - South Gloucestershire Council, Bristol City Council, Bath & North East Somerset Council, North Somerset Council - and social investor Bridges Fund Management (Bridges). If you are interested in Reboot West, and how your business can get involved, email tim.wye@1625ip.co.uk

April, 2018

n THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

BOUT two hundred years ago a brilliant student of mathematics, Kirke White, was sitting his examination paper at Cambridge University. When he had finished all the problems set he had time to spare and had to remain in the examination hall until the full period of time had expired. To pass the time he started to compose the first ten lines of a hymn that has become known as " Oft in danger, oft in woe, Onward Christian soldiers go...". At the end of the examination the paper with the words on it were handed in. Sixteen years later the mathematics paper, with White's words on it, was obtained by Mrs. Fuller-Maitland who was compiling a hymn book. As the hymn was not finished she showed it to her fourteen year old daughter, Frances, who within a short time added fourteen new lines to complete the hymn. It is interesting to note that White originally wrote the first

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Local Police News with PC Finbar Simmons WE’VE had a number of reports of young people using cannabis in Frampton Cotterell and have recently arrested a teenager on suspicion of supplying the drug. I made the arrest after spotting the suspect while on patrol and finding them in possession of a number of small bags of cannabis. The youth panel will make a decision on how the teenager is dealt with.

We will tackle those who cause issues, but remember most teenagers just want to meet their friends. Parents and carers can help to keep their children safe and out of trouble by making sure they know where they are and who they’re with. Anti-social behaviour (ASB) covers a wide range of issues, including noisy neighbours, inconsiderate vehicle use, littering, damage and rowdy or drunken behaviour. Because of this we, South Gloucestershire Council and housing providers all have powers to deal with different aspects of it, and we work closely together in order to make sure we can all enjoy our community spaces and feel safe in our homes. We always need evidence to take action, so please report issues as they happen, with as much information about the person responsible as you can give. Although we might not always be able to attend immediately, we can build a picture of what’s happening, where and when, enabling us to target our response and bid for resources. You can download an incident diary and find more information on reporting ASB from www.avonandsomerset.police. uk or www.southglos.gov.uk

Actonians choose Hobson’s Choice THE Actonians drama group are busy working on their spring production of Hobson’s Choice, a classic comedy set in Lancashire. The unlikely love story combines comedy with romance as it follows the lives and loves of bootmaker Henry, Horatio Hobson and his three daughters. When Hobson’s eldest daughter, Maggie, becomes intent on marrying long suffering boot maker, Willie Mossop, Hobson’s future looks uncertain. The play runs from the 17 to 19 May at Iron Acton Village Hall. The club is also looking for new members to either act or work backstage. Members will be available to chat to at the tea tent during Iron Acton May Fair on Bank Holiday Monday 7 May. For tickets, visit the Actonians website: www.actonians.co.uk

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and 0-100mph no more than 13. That is staggeringly fast for something that can easily swallow a grandfather clock, and the fact that it likes to cruise in triple figures comes as no surprise. My test model has 88k miles on the clock, and comes in rather lovely limited edition S6 blue. It returns 22mpg in mixed driving and will rock on its suspension if you blip the throttle at traffic lights, just like a muscle car. The rather lazy 5 speed autobox reminds me of a yank tank as well, but you learn to use it gently given the huge reserves of torque. I get the feeling that this is the last of a breed – Audi now fit a V6 in the current S6. Heck, even the RS6 has to make do with a V8 these days – downsizing is here to stay, be in no doubt. And that makes the

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Junction 18A onto the M4: Another step forward

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JUNCTION 18A, the proposed new link between vital and A4174 ring road, with the M4, has taken another step forward this month, as South Gloucestershire Council took the formal decision to recommend that the new junction should be placed at Emersons Green, not at Pucklechurch, moving the project onto the next stage. Junction 18A onto the M4 would provide relief to existing and future congestion on the ring road, and discourage heavy goods traffic from using routes through the small, eastern villages in South Gloucestershire, as they make their way from the A46 to access eastern Bristol. A report by the University of Bath has also highlighted the key economic benefits of a new M4 link which will provide easier access residents onto the M4 and accommodate the growth that is planned for South Gloucestershire.

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look at reliving the long term congestion we experience in South Gloucestershire. As we move forward, we now have to get Highways England to look over the proposed location and sign it off too, but I have already met with them to explain that as the local MP, I would only be able to support the Emersons Green option, and completely oppose any suggestion of it being built at Pucklechurch. As both a local man who was born here and has lived here all of my life, I will do all I can to help deliver the best for our community, and this includes pushing for bigger improvements to our roads as well as smaller local schemes. If you have any thoughts on junction 18A, or any other matter, I would be delighted to hear from you; luke. hall.mp@parliament.uk

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FUNGAL toenails - such an easy thing to get and a real challenge to get rid of. It is a very common condition and thankfully, most of the time, it is cosmetic and does not cause any pain or other problems. However, left untreated, nails can become thickened, misshapen, ingrown and painful. The infection could also damage your nail plate. Nails can become unsightly and this can affect a person’s self-esteem and choice of footwear. We all have fungi that live on our bodies and in our environment. Toe nail fungus is caused by picking up an infection in the nail. Fungal toe nails can start after injury, illness or stress. It is more common in the elderly, diabetic patients and those with poor circulation. The infection causes nails to discolour, thicken or crumble, making them hard to manage without professional help. It can affect all or some of your nails. It can be slow growing or it can spread very quickly. There are a number of pathogenic fungi that can cause disease in humans and it does depend on the fungi and your nails, as to how the infection develops. Luckily, there are options available to treat this condition, starting with a strict foot care regime. Wash feet thoroughly in a mild soap and dry feet gently, especially between the toes. Wear clean socks made from a natural material such as cotton or bamboo

by Moira de Groot, Foot Health Practitioner, Willow Brook Clinic and change them daily. Let your shoes dry out between wearing them, alternating with another pair of shoes every day. Wear well-fitting shoes. If you can, go barefoot and let the sunshine and air get to your feet. Treat other fungal infections such as Athlete’s Foot. A trained professional can manage infected nails by reducing the thickness of the nails and keeping your nails short. There are medicated options available which you can discuss with your foot health practitioner or podiatrist. If you have any queries or concerns about your feet or nails, contact a foot health practitioner or podiatrist for the correct advice.

BRITAIN’S first modern mandolin quartet is set to return to Chipping Sodbury, 17 years since first playing in the town. The Mandolinquents play all shapes and sizes of the instrument in pieces ranging from swing and ragtime instrumentals to lively reels and Brazilian folk tunes. The quartet has been booked to perform in the town hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday, May 8. Visit http://www. ticketsource.co.uk/ csmusicsociety/ to buy tickets online.

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n NEWS FROM STROUD AUCTION ROOMS TIME was of the essence at Stroud Auction Rooms' March sale when Stuart Maule's specialist watch section swept the board. Fifteen of the 25 highest selling lots were in this category, with top place scooped by a Rolex OysterPerpetual GMT-Master gentleman's wristwatch, which sold for £16,000. There was a lot of competition for the best timepieces with an Omega Speedmaster Professional chronograph wristwatch making £7,000; a Lemania British Royal Navy nuclear submarine chronograph wristwatch (£6,300) and a Blancpain Villeret 18ct gold triple calendar automatic with moonphase (£4,000). Jewellery held its own with a platinum art deco ring set with a round brilliant diamond and two baguette cut diamonds going under the hammer for £4,400. Other exceptional pieces included a Belle Epoque diamond set necklace/brooch in foliate and floral design (£3,350) and a pair of Victorian earrings set with natural, untreated cut rubies surrounded by old cut diamonds (£1,800). An early 19thC gold snuff box with blue enamel decoration attracted great attention,

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Blancpain Gold Watch sold for £4000 eventually selling for £2,750, while an Oliver Cromwell 1658 Commonwealth shilling in near very fine condition, sold for £1,400. But the success was not all about the high fliers. Auctioneer Nick Bowkett was particularly pleased with a Bergman horse, sold on behalf of EmmausCharity, that made a respectable £850. Items sold on behalf of the charity totalled £1,900 this month. With Stroud Auctions selling commission-free for organisations with charitable status, an increasing number of churches and high street charity shops are bringing items into the sale room in the bid for better profits. The next sale at Stroud Auctions is on April 11 and 12 (10am) when specialist sections will include books, ephemera, stamps, pictures, motoring and transport and Asian Art. Viewing is on Tuesday, April 10 (10am-7pm) and from 9am on sale days.

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The road awaits scooter riders SCOOTER riders will take to the road at the next meeting of Yate and Sodbury Scooter Club as it enters its third year of activities. The owners get together on the third Sunday of the month at the Brimsham Park pub, Lark Rise, Yate, at 9.30am. After breakfast, with weather permitting, they climb on board their machines for a ride around the area. Club spokesman Kevin Milford said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year we hope to be meeting with other scooter clubs from the South West and participating in local and national scooter rallies.â&#x20AC;? The next gathering will be on Sunday, April 15, and anyone who would like to consider becoming a member is welcome to go along.

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Easter fun at bank holiday event Yate restaurant set for closure

Easter fun at bank holiday event. YATE’S Kingsgate Park is to host its annual Easter Egg Extravaganza on Easter Monday, 2 April. The event, which starts at 10am, is organised by the Friends of Kingsgate Park and

Yate Town Council. It’s open to all children under 12 years and entrance is free. A separate hunt area within the park caters for children aged 5 and under. Each child completing the treasure hunt will receive a

chocolate Easter egg. The event also includes an Easter bonnet parade that takes place at 11.00 am (registration

THE Yate branch of Italian restaurant chain Prezzo is among 94 around the country set to close after the company announced a restructuring plan. Based in the Riverside extension to Yate Shopping Centre, the restaurant only opened a little more than two years ago in November 2015. But the chain hopes that by closing nearly a third of its restaurants, it will have a long term future for its business. Under a company voluntary arrangement - CVA - Prezzo submitted a restructuring plan to its creditors and was due to seek their approval of the CVA at a meeting on March 23 as Yate and Sodbury Voice went to press. Prezzo said where restaurants were closed, it would do everything possible to redeploy staff to other sites.

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Pucklechurch looking to extend lead at top of the table HEADING into the last few matches of the season Pucklechurch were looking to advance their lead at the top of the table when they faced WUE at home. A fast paced game with some great play saw them secure a point with a 0-0 draw. The next match against Bristol and West was technically an away game, but it was played at Winterbourne Academy. The first half was poor and Pucklechurch were 2-0 down, but a determined fightback in the second period saw them secure a 2-2 draw. Despite the lack of a win for Pucklechurch, other results meant the team became champions of Berkeley Division 2. The season, though, wasn’t over. Avonmouth were the next visitors to Winterbourne Academy. A strong team performance and stand out performances from the team youngsters ensured a 6-2 win for Pucklechurch. Pucklechurch now have one rearranged game to play in mid April before officially celebrating their champion status.

Coalpit Heath to start season with local derby A PRE-season friendly against Hambrook will kick start the season for Coalpit Heath Cricket Club. The match, on Saturday 21 April is at the club’s home ground on Serridge Lane. Indoor training continues on Sunday between 5pm and 6pm at Yate International Academy. The youth teams are also busy preparing for the new season, with the under 9 and under 11 teams training on Tuesday evenings between 6pm and 7pm, and the under 13 and under 15 sides training on Wednesday evenings between 6pm and 7pm. Both sessions are held at Yate International Academy. The club also has a growing number of girl cricketers, and a dedicated ladies coach in Michelle Clark. The club will be running their second year of Allstars cricket between May and June with registration now open for 8 sessions on Friday nights.

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Cricketers look to first matches as winter nets finish FRAMPTON Cotterell Cricket Club is preparing to brave the elements with the first friendly matches of the 2018 season after

concluding their winter nets. The first matches are away fixtures, with the club anxious to put a poor 2017 season behind them. The club are playing at Bradley Stoke and Bristol YMCA on 21 April with another fixture at Patchway a week later. Before then the club will be concentrating on getting their two pitches ready for action. The old adage says ‘An hour in March is worth two in April’ is one that groundwork veterans know well, and they will be hoping the recent wintry weather doesn’t hamper their preparations for the season. The club will also be bolstered by the news of money from South Gloucestershire to improve the outfield as part of a general improvement of the Park’s playing surfaces. Frampton’s clubhouse has also been renovated over the winter. The club is still recruiting children to its All-Stars cricket camp. Children aged 5-8 are being offered the chance to learn

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Frampton U14s edged out in thriller Chepstow U14 19-5 Frampton Cotterell U14 WITH no sign of the bad weather, which had seen several games cancelled, Frampton’s youngsters finally got a run out. An even start saw both teams sounding each other out but it was the home side who took the lead when following a scrum. Chepstow broke clear and some good passing down the line saw them break the Frampton defence for the opening score. Frampton fought back immediately and were unlucky not to get back on level terms when a good passing move of their own saw Mike pushed out a metre from the line. More pressure saw Frampton threaten and after a scrum won by Matt, playing a hooker, the ball fell to Jamie and his jinking run put him deep inside the Chepstow half before finding

Lewis who was held up just short of the line. The visitors were soon on level terms. Another scrum found Corey whose pass back inside found Lewis who in turn passed to Jamie to dive over. As the half drew to a close Chepstow were awarded a scrum five metres out, the ball was shipped to the blind side and with only the one man to beat the winger crossed the line for the try. With the conversion scored it was 12-5 to Chepstow. At the start of the second half Chepstow again worked wide and a neat side step by the attacking player saw him cut inside to increase the lead to 19-5. Frampton were defending well and some great work by Sam, Luke, Marcus, Alfie and Ollie kept the home side at bay with no additional score to give the home side the win.

Rugby tour raises money for charity £762 has been raised for the Prince’s Trust after Frampton Cotterell Rugby Club’s annual tour. The club took 50 players on the trip to St Austell in Cornwall. This year’s theme was ‘a wedding', with fancy dress the order of the day, and what you wore decided by what was drawn from a hat. This year’s charity was chosen by club captain Mike Ashwin, who is cycling from Lands End to John O Groats

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