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Goodbye to old bridge AFTER months of preparation, the old bridge in Church Road, Frampton Cotterell, has finally been taken down. The crumbling structure – the victim of increasingly heavy traffic – was removed to make way for a new, high tech bridge deck that will be cheaper to maintain and last for a predicted 120 years. There has been so much All aboard; The Bridge House Light Railway is running on Bank Holiday Monday

interest in the project that South Gloucestershire Council has even established a live link on its website, giving updated images every 15 minutes. People can also see how the work has been progressing by watching a time lapse system of the different phases of the scheme. But the work has caused inevitable frustration for drivers

needing to get from one side of the bridge to the other as they have been diverted through Yate and Iron Acton. The extra distance to be covered has led to some motorists using rat-runs instead and action has been taken to deter them, including changing the phasing of traffic lights in Iron Acton. Full story, Pages 4-5

Show makes stunning debut South Glos Show pulls thousands to Henfield

Pages 6-7 WIA makes big move School heads into new building

Page 12 Fury over Church Road cycle lane

Frampton Councillor says no one was consulted

Page 29 Gypsy site expansion approved Henfield Road plans given conditional go ahead

Page 32 Frampton fit and ready for season Athletic enlist the ‘Preacher of Pain’ to prepare for kick-off

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Emergency call for part-time fire fighters ANYONE working or living within five minutes of Yate fire station has the chance to enrol as a part-time fire fighter. The town’s fire service needs to recruit more retained firemen and women to help cover emergency calls, especially on weekdays between 9am and 5pm. Retained crews use the same fire engines and equipment as their full-time colleagues but instead of being based at the fire station, are on call from their homes or places of work. But they have to be able to reach the station rapidly when they are available for call-outs. Applicants also have to be at least 18 to start training and be fit enough to pass a physical test and medical examination. Yate station manager, Steve Imrie, said: “Becoming a retained fire fighter is a really worthwhile way to make a positive impact on the place in which you live and work. “The hours can be very flexible and there is a great sense of team spirit among the retained fire fighters, who are a vital part of the Avon Fire and Rescue Service family.” Part-timers have to be available for a certain number of hours each week and attend weekly Monday night training sessions. In return they are paid an annual fee and receive call-out and attendance fees. More information is available on the Avon Fire and Rescue website.

Arrest after car crash in Frampton Cotterell A man has been arrested after a car collided with several vehicles in Clyde Road before overturning. The incident happened just after 9pm on 30th July. A police spokeswoman told Frome Valley Voice that a man in his 20’s was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of alcohol and driving without insurance. He was bailed until later this month pending further inquiries. Two other people were detained for a drug search and released 12/4/13 17:01 Page 1 without charge.

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Funding Boost for The Manor Hall Trust The Manor Hall Trust is celebrating news of a £60,000 funding boost from SITA Trust for restoring the building to its former glory. The Trustees of Manor Hall

began a schedule of work in 2002 which was planned to be completed over a fourteen year period. The project is the refurbishment of the Manor Hall

Motorcyclist flung from bike in Frampton Cotterell crash A 72-year-old motorcyclist came off his machine after swerving to avoid a car coming towards him in Frampton Cotterell. The incident happened just after 8pm on July 23 in Lower Stone Close and although the rider was not hurt, the car hit the motorcycle and the driver failed to stop. Police have now appealed for any witnesses or anyone with information about the crash to come forward. Neighbourhood PC Finbar Simmons said: “We had a report that a motorcyclist had to swerve to avoid a car coming towards him, coming off his motorbike. Thankfully the gentleman was not injured but the car hit his motorbike, causing damage.” The following day the fire service dealt with a similar car that was found burnt out in Box Hedge Lane, Coalpit Heath. PC Simmons said: “We would be very interested to hear from anyone who saw either of the vehicles involved in the collision - a silver Volvo and a black and orange Triumph Trident - in the area around the time of the crash or who may have seen a vehicle being abandoned and set alight.” He said door-to-door inquiries had been made and CCTV footage examined.

which was in a sadly neglected and semi derelict condition prior to the Trust’s involvement. Trustees have now entered the final phase of the project which focuses on the refurbishment of the windows and other essential work. Pat Hill, Chair and Founder Trustee, said “This is great news for the community of Coalpit Heath, as the Hall is a much loved building, which has been at the heart of the village since 1868, when it was originally built by the then ‘Lords of the Manor‘, as a school for children living in the Parish of Westerleigh. Many

volunteers have fought hard to keep this Grade 2 Listed Building in Trust for the use and benefit of members of the community. SITA Trust provides funding through the Landfill Communities Fund. Funding is available for projects that enhance communities and enrich nature.

Steve Webb will be unveiling the refurbishments at 2pm on the18th October when the Manor Hall will be hosting an Open Day, where everyone is welcome to take a look around, enjoy the Community Garden and see some of the User Groups, while enjoying a cup of tea The Manor Hall Committee are looking for photographs for an exhibition of the hall through the ages and would especially like to hear from any members of the Community that went to school there. Please contact Alison Allan on 07873747513, if you can help.

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Bridge project on target during six-week Church Road closure WORK is progressing on the mammoth ÂŁ250,000 job to replace the bridge that crosses the River Frome in Frampton Cotterell, with the project so far on target. The old and crumbling bridge in Church Road was closed on July 20 so workers could remove the old road surface and expose the bridge deck and its supports. Over the following week, specialist contractors cut the 130-tonne bridge deck into sections and although there were some problems with the positioning and spacing of some of the steel reinforcement, the team worked into the early evening in order to keep to schedule. Six days later, with a small group of onlookers watching, the old deck was lifted off its supports and hauled away, leaving old concrete to be crushed and recycled. South Gloucestershire Council said the demolition work

was done on time, ahead of the next phase to re-build the bridge supports. The new advanced composite

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to frost, extreme temperatures and de-icing salts, there will be no need for painting or waterproofing. It means much lower maintenance costs over the 120-year predicted lifetime of the bridge. With much lighter materials, installation is also quicker, with the bridge to be transported to the site for installation in late August. The road is due to reopen in early September. The project has attracted plenty of sightseers but the council has also set up a system on its website that frequently updates live pictures of the site,

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together with time-lapse images of the work done so far. The six-week closure of Church Road to allow the work to be carried out involves drivers being diverted through Yate and along the Iron Acton by-pass in order to get from one side of the bridge to the other. Earlier this year, when the road was shut for a couple of weeks for preliminary work,

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some drivers followed their own rat-run routes, causing problems along narrow roads, as well as High Street, Iron Acton. Efforts have been made to stop that this time, including adjusting the phasing of the traffic lights at the Wotton Road junction on the by-pass to make the High Street a less appealing option. The changes mean drivers who insist on going

through the village will have to wait longer at the lights. Frampton Cotterell councillor, Dave Hockey, said the adjustment should also reduce tailbacks on the by-pass. He said: “Drivers cutting through Iron Acton’s High Street and Nibley Lane caused real upset in the village during the initial closure over Easter.”

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Thousands flock to South Glos Show Organisers have hailed the first South Glos Show a great success after thousands turned up for the two day event at the start of August. The event, off the Westerleigh Road in Henfield, had to dodge the rain on the Saturday, but large crowds turned up on the Sunday greeted by sunshine. Darren Hawkins, the show organiser said; “I’m absolutely delighted with how it’s gone. Although Saturday started wet, it soon cleared up and people in South Gloucestershire came out to support us. I’d like to thank the sponsors who’ve made it possible to put this show on”. The South Glos Show is hoping to return every year on the first weekend of August.

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At the July meeting, matters from both National and Avon Federations were discussed including the passing at the AGM of this years resolution, calling for more organ donations and to ensure your family knew your wishes. A good trip with the Frome Valley Group to Stratford upon Avon had been enjoyed by a number of members. It was reported that the speaker for September had cancelled and we would be having an evening of ‘Just Cakes’, this would involve 10 members making different cakes and supplying the recipes. All members could then try all the cakes! Two successful trips have been made, the first to The Childrens Hospice South West which was informative and very thought provoking, we received thanks for the £85.00 raised by members. The second trip was an evening visit with family and friends by coach to Butcombe Brewery. A tour of the brewery, tasting samples and purchases from the shop was thoroughly enjoyed with two excellent hosts. Quite a lot of beer and cider was consumed and we then had sausages and mash at a Butcombe Brewery pub, ‘The Swan’ at Rowberrow. The next trip will be our Annual outing on 14th August to Three Shires Vineyard. The speaker Christine Cole was excellent, her subject ’Blue Stockings to Graduates’ which showed the huge changes that have taken place from the 1800’s to the present day. In the 1800’s women were classed with infants and lunatics as being unable to have minds of their own, whereas to-day women expect to have equal terms in work, play and are able to vote. We owe this not just to the Suffragettes but to the Blue Stockings Society who pioneered for all this to become possible. An interesting fact was that women were not allowed to take University exams for Cambridge University until 1948, well within the lifetime of some members present. Facts, figures, history all were wrapped into this hour of delight from Christine Cole, a speaker to be recommended. There is no meeting in August, the next meeting being the 11th September at 7.30pm

Frampton Cotterell residents came out in force for The Rising Sun’s 5th annual Beer & Music Sunfest this year, drinking 126 gallons of ale and over 1200 litres of cider. The Festival took place on the 11th, 12th and 13th of July at The Sun, and was held in aid of Help for Heroes. A live auction, wristband sales, and the ever-popular raffle raised just under £2,500 for the charity. Kevin and Sandra Stone, founders of Great Western Brewing Co and owners of The Sun, were delighted with the result. “We raised roughly the same amount as last year, so we are pleased with that and people were very generous, by donating prizes, buying raffle tickets and bidding at the auction” they told us. “We choose Help for Heroes charity because the money we raise goes towards helping our returning wounded servicemen and women who have made sacrifices on our behalf, and their families. The charity uses resources to provide ongoing recovery and support to them.” As well as providing financial aid and helping with physical recovery, Help for Heroes also assists combat veterans in adjusting to civilian life, providing one-to-one support and unique employment opportunities for vets through other charities. The stunning weather brought roughly 1,350 people to the Festival over the weekend, drinking fourteen nine-gallon barrels of ale from a variety of craft breweries, alongside over 1255 litres of cider. Hay bales were set up to accommodate the hundreds of guests that flocked to the free house. Music was provided by live acts such as Papa Creed, Danielle Celeste, and headliners Jusould. Kevin and Sandra are already looking forward to next year, promising us “a bigger and better weekend.”

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New chapel for Westerleigh Crematorium given go-ahead WESTERLEIGH Crematorium is set to be expanded after planners supported a scheme to build a second chapel and a bereavement hospitality suite. A new 40-seat chapel is needed to accommodate an increasing number of services and to provide a more intimate area for smaller funerals. The existing chapel can seat 90, with enough room for an even higher number of mourners to attend a service, but is sometimes too big for some families. By having two chapels, those running the crematorium said they could also increase the time between funerals. The Westerleigh Group, which operates the facility, said it was necessary to provide essential facilities, such as an indoor waiting room for grieving friends and relatives, and to ensure it could cope with the expected future increase in services. Last year, Westerleigh handled 2,278 cremations but the group said current facilities

were inadequate, with only a covered walkway for mourners to assemble and just a small waiting room that could not accommodate a large number of people in bad weather. When the original consent for the crematorium was given in 1990, it was indicated that two chapels would eventually be needed, with the operators obliged to provide a second one when the number of cremations approached 2,500 a year. Now, with planners coming out in favour of the project, it can go ahead as long as there are no objections from the Secretary of State. The crematorium, which opened in 1992, is set in grounds that feature memorial gardens and a recently opened cemetery for both traditional and

woodland burials. But it is in the green belt and the Westerleigh Group had to show very special circumstances for the expansion to be allowed. Westerleigh Parish council raised no objections and South Gloucestershire Council received more than 20 letters of support. Pucklechurch Parish Council

did not object overall but raised concerns about an increase in funeral traffic and a higher number of suppliers going through nearby village centres. It also questioned the effect on local businesses, such as pubs, if wakes could be held at the crematorium.

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Your spine stretches all the way from your skull down to your coccyx and is made up of small bones, called vertebrae, which are stacked on top of each other. Between each of the vertebrae are the intervertebral discs, which are the shock-absorbing part of the spine. Think of them like jam donuts because they have a stronger outer area with a jelly-like core.

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Probably the most common way to injure our backs is by repetitive bad posture. People often complain they didn’t do anything to hurt their backs – ‘it just went’. However, in reality, the problem has built up over a long period of time. With every bad posture, the tolerance level of our backs starts to drop and is eventually breached- this is why often the smallest thing, like picking up a pen, can often cause our backs to ‘go’.

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Outstanding rating for Shakespeare at the barn Coalpit Heath Pre-School A PRE-school in the Frome Valley has improved so much since its last inspection that it is now rated as outstanding. Five years ago, the Coalpit Heath Pre-School was told by Ofsted that it had to get better. But it has now gone to the top of the class, with an inspector reporting that children were flourishing and making outstanding progress. The pre-school meets in term time in the Manor Hall and is run by a team of seven staff, headed by manager Wendy Lacey. Inspector Shahnaz Scully said as well as being outstanding overall, the facility also scored highly in the way it met the needs of the youngsters and contributed to their well-being and in the effectiveness of the leadership and management. Staff were highly effective, knowledgeable, had excellent communication with parents and carers and were friendly and

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THE shortest play written by William Shakespeare is about to be performed at Winterbourne Medieval Barn – the last event of the summer programme. Members of the audience will be able to enjoy a picnic in the grounds before the production of The Comedy of Errors is staged by the Festival Players. A farce of mistaken identities, with a few undertones of the dramatic and sinister, the play is suitable for all the family. The Stroud-based company will start the performance at 2.30pm on Saturday, August 9, but ticket holders who want to take a picnic can go along from noon. Tickets cost £12.50 for adults and £9 for children and students. They can be booked online at www.winterbournebarn.org.uk/ events.html or by phoning Tony Harding on 01454 772285. Free parking is available and proceeds will go to the Winterbourne Medieval Barn Trust. Meanwhile, details of events in the autumn programme have started to be released, including one-day dry stone walling workshops on the weekend of September 13 and 14. They will run from 9am-4.30pm, providing an introduction to the traditional skills involved in creating the walls. Booking is essential, with the £30 fee payable in advance. Tea and coffee will be provided during the day but those taking part should take their own packed lunch. They should also wear suitable old clothing for handling stone, including tough gloves, stout shoes or boots and a coat in case of rain, together with protective goggles if possible. For further details and to book a place, phone 0117 957 4921. The barn will also be open during the same weekend as part of the national Heritage Open Days scheme. Visitors can go along from 10am-5pm on the Saturday and from 2pm-5pm on the Sunday. Admission is free.

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School makes big move next door WIA on schedule for new term Students at Winterbourne International Academy may have had the luxury of an extra week of holiday this summer but it was all systems go for teachers and operational staff at the Academy as BAM Construction handed the keys over to the £19.3million new building. After months of intensive planning, there were just five days for teachers to move desks, files, students work and educational material from the old building into the new one. A number of students also volunteered to help Music, Art and the Learning Resource Centre. IT, facilities and operational staff will now spend the next month installing equipment, sorting rooms, implementing protocol, and ironing out any issues prior to students returning in September. Stephen Bates, The Federation Manager of Estates and Facilities, said “The physical decanting of the building went extremely well; successfully executed as a result detailed project management and total cooperation and commitment from all Academy staff. The highlight of each day was for the staff and student volunteers to reflect on their progress while taking a break in the soaring daytime temperatures.” Dave Thomson Federation IT Project Consultant added, “Faced with the challenge of moving more than 2000 devices plus peripherals was daunting to say the least! With some careful planning, some student helpers and an IT team looking forward

to escaping the well-used legacy buildings the task seemed achievable. “There were some moments when we looked at the masses of equipment already moved and then thought about the huge amount of equipment left in the building where we thought we were facing a neverending battle. However, plenty of hard work and late nights ensured the last piece of equipment was moved by 3pm on Sunday.” While students will benefit from the new building in September, external works will continue over the next few months. In particular, the dramatic phase of demolition of the old buildings and substructures, some of which have not seen daylight since 1957. New student recreational areas will emerge as the rubble and weeds are transformed into a new cycle park, car park, multi-use games area and new outdoor PE courts. By Christmas staff and students will enjoy their new environment to the fullest in a campus that will clearly be the envy of many other learning establishments in the region. Existing parents of students will have an opportunity to see the new building during set days in September and prospective Year 7 student will have the opportunity to view their future place of learning at the open evening on 2nd October 2014. For further information please visit www.trfwia.org. uk or telephone 01454 252 000.

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High marks from Ofsted for Police appeal after fatal crash Hambrook Primary School HAMBROOK Primary School has maintained its high standards, with education watchdog inspectors again assessing it as good overall. After their latest visit, the inspection team also said each of the four key areas of achievement of pupils, their behaviour and safety, the quality of teaching and the school’s leadership and management were rated good. But despite positive comments in their report, the inspectors said they could not yet upgrade the school to outstanding. That was due to the achievement of pupils being lower in writing than in reading and mathematics and because newly appointed subject leaders were still developing their skills and had yet to contribute fully to school improvement. In the Ofsted report, lead inspector Shahnaz Maqsood said: “This is a good school. Teaching is good because lessons are well planned to deepen and extend the pupils’ knowledge and skills. “From average starting points, pupils make good progress across

the school to reach levels above those expected nationally at the end of year six.” The report said boys and girls did equally well, with the school providing effective and improving teaching and a “stimulating and interesting environment for learning”. Teaching assistants were also well trained. Children were well behaved, had positive attitudes to learning and were “unfailingly courteous and respectful” to each other. Head teacher, Jo Dent, her senior leaders and the governing body provided focused and clear leadership, with any weaknesses identified and effective action taken to ensure the school continued to improve. Pupils with disabilities or

special educational needs were also well supported to ensure they made good and sometimes outstanding progress. The report said: “Lessons are vibrant, interesting and fun. They stimulate and engage pupils. “Around school, pupils are polite, sensible and conduct themselves in an orderly manner. “The school is a very harmonious environment. Pupils enjoy coming to school and so attendance is above average.” The inspectors also highlighted how sports funding was being used to improve staff expertise and confidence, with a sports coach also being employed to widen the range of sports taught to pupils.

A MOTORCYCLIST was killed in a collision with a car on Badminton Road, Kendleshire. The rider, who was in his 30s, died at the scene of the accident despite receiving medical attention. Police said the incident happened at 4.41pm and involved the motorbike and a Mini Cooper. As the road would have been busy at the time, officers have appealed for anyone who was travelling on the A432 that afternoon to contact them. They should speak to the collision investigation unit on the force number 101.

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ne of the most regular items in my constituency mailbag (or e-mail inbox) is the issue of high speed internet access. In some parts of the constituency, where fibre optic cables were laid before houses were built, or in others which are very built up, this is not much of a problem. But in many villages there are far too many people who are still unable to access decent broadband internet speeds. And whilst this will be of no interest to some, for many people having a proper broadband connection is becoming essential if they want to work from home, enjoy the latest digital technology or even continue with their studies. That is why we have launched a new ‘Mind the Gaps’ campaign to try to get more effective steps

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taken to fill the gaps in local superfast broadband internet coverage. We have set up a special campaign website at http://mindthegapsldthornburyandyate. nationbuilder.com where people can log their support for the campaign and register for updates. Through the campaign we will explore a range of technologies for bringing superfast broadband to less built-up areas, not always depending on the local BT infrastructure. We will also press to make sure that all the different available sources of funding are drawn down by our local authority. One of the big frustrations with the whole issue so far has been the secrecy that has surrounded the Council’s broadband project. Several million pounds of public money has been allocated by central and local government to improving broadband services in our area. Yet when I ask how many households the contract covers and what

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speeds those households are guaranteed I am told that this is a commercial secret! One of the aims of our campaign will be to open up this debate so that we can celebrate the thousands of households who will gain improved service as a result of the programme so far, but so that the telecoms companies and the councils are also much more honest and open about which parts of our area still face gaps in provision and where much more needs to be done to give those households a service fit for the 21st century. If you share my view that our families, students, businesses and residents should have access to high speed internet access that many other countries would take for granted, please sign up to the campaign so that we can step up the pressure to ‘mind the gaps’ in local superfast broadband coverage.

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tactics and disappearing confidence were all happening, but it is only now that I see it. Clothes shopping isn’t the chore it once was, I am appearing in more photos and am feeling more confident. Not bad result for just a few tweaks to the way I eat. As I say farewell I just need to thank Team Winterbourne for their support, with only a very select few knowing that I was the secret slimmer. The meetings have helped bring back into focus when things have been tough and there to help celebrate the successes as they have happened. The support doesn’t end when your weight loss journey does either. Once on target you can keep going for free, provided you stay within the agreed weigh limits. A generous three pound either way of you target.....meaning that holiday hiccups are allowed! So, if you, like me, have a few pounds to shed then all I ask is what is stopping you? It may turn out to be easier than you think.

£500 raised for Cancer Research TEENAGERS from across South Gloucestershire have raised around £500 for Cancer Research UK with a sponsored 14-mile cycle ride and run. Eleven volunteer police cadets took up the challenge. Joe Saint and Dan Nash ran from their base at Concorde House, Emersons Green – the South Gloucestershire Policing Area headquarters – to Bath, in two hours. The other cadets, Fergus Higgens, Jemima Suffolk, Natalie Smith, Jaime-Rhian Hill, Gemma Pate, Georgia Fear, Alex Masey, George Hawkins and Matt Lewis, cycled the distance. Cadet leader Inspector Gerry Treacy said: “Our cadets give up their time to support their communities and we’re really proud of all their efforts. This goes to show the range of activities our cadets get involved in over and above supporting local policing. Whatever their plans for the future, being a cadet will help them learn team work and other key life skills.”

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n Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am (termtime) Winterbourne Early Years Centre, Greenfield Centre, Park Ave, Winterbourne. For more information call Helen 01454 773781. n Open Door bereavement suport group. 10.30-12.00 every first Monday., St Peter’s Church Baby Group 1-3pm (termtime) Winterbourne Early Years Centre, Greenfield Centre, Park Ave, Winterbourne. For more information call Helen 01454 773781. n Memory Cafe, run by the Alzheimer’s Society. The Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne, 2pm - 4pm 1st Monday of month. Scrabble, The Community Centre, Winterbourne, 2- 4.30pm

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Downend Horticultural Society, 70th Flower show August 16th 2pm, at Page hall, Staple hill. All sections open to non members, entries 8.30 am to 10.30am on day of show. Viv B rake 9560178 or Roger Davis 9571703. www. downendhortsoc.co.uk.

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n Manor Hall Gardening & Social Club The Manor Hall 2.-3.30pm. First Monday of the month, (except for Bank Holidays on the second Monday). n 1st Winterbourne Down and Buryside Beavers Scouts 5pm until 6:30pm at the Scout hut on Green Dragon Road, Winterborne. n 1st Winterbourne Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Meet Monday evenings in St. Michael’s Room. winterbournesmgsl@ cotswoldedgescouts.org.uk 01454 775024 n North Road Ladies, Iron Action Parish Hall, 7.30, every first Monday. n Women’s Fellowship Zion Church Hall 2.30p.m.- 3.45 (from the middle of September) Programme of speakers, choirs etc., followed by a cup of tea. 50p per week. For more details ring Pat Lax 886830 n Iron Acton WI Iron Acton Parish Hall, 7.30, second Monday of month. n Crossbow Singers, Crossbow House, Frampton Cotterell. 7.30. 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

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Library. 9.30 – 10am. Rhymes and songs for parents and babies/toddlers to enjoy together. n Slimming World 9.30 The Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne. Tel Becca 07721 907780 n Knit and Natter The Beacon@ Zion United Church. 10am 12noon. Contact Mary Thexton 01454 850704 n Yate Visually Impaired Group. Yate Fire Station 2.30 pm every other Tuesday Contact Gay Williams 01454 321749 gab56@ btinternet.com n Winterbourne Ladies, The Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne, 7.30 -10pm, second Tuesday of month. n Crossbow Bridge Club, Crossbow House. 7.30pm n Slimming World 7.30 Elm Park School, Winterbourne. Tel Becca 07721 907780 n Centre Squares (dancing). Winterbourne Comunity Centre 7.45pm n Frampton Cotterell WI. Crossbow House, 7.45, fourth Tuesday of month n Folk Dancing. Crossbow House, Frampton Cotterell. 8.30 -10.30pm, 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month. n Feel good adult dance exercise class,Tuesday’s 1011.00am at Crossbow House, Frampton Cotterell. An easy to follow keep fit class to suit all levels of fitness. Normal cost £4.50 your first class half price with this advert. Tel Nina

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n Pre School Storytime. Winterbourne Library 9.30 – 10.00am, term time only. n Silver Chords Group. Every other Weds, Mason’s View Community Centre Winterbourne. 1.45pm. Entertainment and coach trips. 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 Winterbourne Community Centre, n The Winterbourne Players, 8.00 pm, Community Centre, Watleys End Road. More info, Brian 07792 656689. n Beginners Meditation Class on Wednesdays 7pm to 8pm at the Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne To reserve your place on the next 5 week course, please contact Sarah Presley on 07590 621495/sarahpresley@live.com n Ladies Leisure is a friendly group of over 50’s. We meet every other Wednesday at Coalpit Heath Village Hall 2pm to 4pm. The cost is £1.50 per person which includes Tea/ Coffee & Biscuits. We have regular Entertainment & Day trips. Please come along and join us, contact Susan Bisp on 01454

August at Winterbourne Library Opening Hours 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 – 10am Pre School Storytime will start again in September Chatterbooks If you love books and chatting and you’ll be in Year 5 or 6 in September then sign up to join Chatterbooks. Over the summer we’ll be registering new members and

the group will start again in October. Talk to a member of staff for more details. Places are limited. It’s definitely not too late to sign up to this year’s Summer Reading Challenge Mythical Maze and there’s FREE drop in activity fun at Winterbourne Library: Snakes and Mirrors: Wednesday 6 August 10.00 – 11.30am - make your own Medusa magic with sensational snakes and mythical mirror Puppet Power Workshop:

Wednesday 13 August 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Come along and create your very own mythical creature and learn how to bring your puppet to life

you age or ability you’ll be made very welcome. Bring along your own project or come and learn new techniques.

Dragon’s Den: Wednesday 20 August 10.00 – 11.30am – have amazing fun creating your own den of dragons

“I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” Jorge Luis Borges

for more Reading Challenge fun visit www.mythical-maze.org.uk What more could you want than craft, chatter and a cuppa? The Craft Group will be meeting on Saturday 9 and 23 August. Come and join them, whatever

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n Probus. The Miners Club, Coalpit Heath. 10am, 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month n Manor Day Centre, Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne, 10-2pm. Please contact Mrs. Peggy Lavington on 01454 850287 for further details of this friendly club for older people n Praise and Play. All Saints’ Church Hall Winterbourne Down 10-12 during term times. For pre-school children and their parents/carers. n Stay & Play, 1-3pm (termtime) Winterbourne Early Years Centre, Greenfield Centre, Park Ave, Winterbourne. For more information call Helen 01454 773781. n Tiny Tots. 2.00-3.00pm,St Peter’s Church, n St John’s Ambulance. St Saviour’s Hall, Beesmoor Road. 6.15 - 9pm (term time). n Steam Engine Club, Miners Club, Coalpit Heath. 7pm, last Thursday of month. 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

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7.30pm, 1st (Practice) and 3rd (Demonstration) Thursdays of each month. Further information call 01454 776753 n Winterbourne Evening Women’s Institute St. Michael’s Rooms in Winterbourne at 7.30pm on the second Thursday of every month except August n Crossbow Camera Club Crossbow House, 8pm, every Thursday (from September). Contact Mike Challenger 07833316081 n Bingo British Legion Club Ryecroft Road, Frampton Cotterell. 8.15pm.Free entry n Winterbourne Flower Club, St Michaels Rooms, Winterbourne 7.30pm, 1st (Practice) and 3rd (Demonstration) Thursdays of each month. Further information call 01454 776753

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n St James The Less Parent and Toddler Group, The Marshall Rooms, Iron Acton. 10.30 12.30 term times. n Frome Valley Art Group Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne. 1pm to 4pm and 6.30pm to 9.00pm n Frampton Cotterell Male Voice Choir, Zion Church, Frampton Cotterell. 7.30pm – 9.00pm. New members welcomed, no audition, Call Paul Crook 01454 851656. Saturday n Brockeridge Quilters,

Volunteers needed as Winterbourne community group hits 50 NEW faces are needed to join the thriving Winterbourne and District Community Association as it reaches a landmark anniversary. Residents set up the association 50 years ago when the village was expanding, leading to the opening of the well-used community centre and social club in Watley’s End Road. The premises are used for a wide range of activities, from keep fit, dance and skittles to Scrabble sessions, short mat bowls, and badminton. It’s also the venue for local drama productions and the main hall, sports hall, skittle alley, kitchen and a committee room are all available for hire. But the association relies on volunteers to manage the operation, with just a small number of paid staff running the bar and carrying out the cleaning. Its chairman Alan Barclay said: “Although there are around 1,000 members in the association, many of them are long-standing and now not as young and active as they once were. “Many have served on the various association committees for long periods and now just want to enjoy the facilities that they have helped to organise and run, reckoning that it is time for younger members to step up to the mark.” Mr Barclay said there was scope for younger, energetic people to join the team and build on what had already been established. Although busy in the week, he said the facilities at the centre were generally under-used at weekends. However, attracting more events and people on Saturdays and Sundays would require a part-time manager and caretaker as the current volunteers would not be able to cope with the extra workload. Anyone who is interested in getting involved with the organisation should get in touch with the team by emailing ca.winterbourne@ gmail.com.

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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, Beesmoor Playing Field, Frampton Cotterell BS36 2JN Every Sunday, 9am £5 car/van All proceeds to playing field upkeep Call John on 07802 336731.

Don’t lose right to vote

SOME residents in the Frome Valley might have to re-register to make sure they are eligible to cast their vote in forthcoming elections. A new electoral registration system has been introduced to modernise the way people register to vote and to help tackle electoral fraud. It used to be down to the “head of the household” to register all those at one address. Now everyone has to take individual responsibility for registering, with an online system set to make the process quicker, more convenient and more secure. South Gloucestershire Council is writing to all residents between now and the end of August to let them know about the new system and whether or not they have to re-register. The council said failing to register would deny people their right to vote and anyone who didn’t respond to requests for information could be at risk of an £80 fine. Not being on an electoral register also affects people’s ability to get credit as credit reference agencies use the list to check where applicants live in order to prevent fraud. Anyone who doesn’t get a letter from the council by the end of August should contact the electoral services team by emailing electoral.services@southglos.gov.uk or calling 01454 863030.

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Arrest after car crash A man has been arrested after a car collided with several vehicles in Clyde Road before overturning. The incident happened just after 9pm on 30th July. A police spokeswoman told Frome Valley Voice that a man in his 20’s was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of alcohol and driving without insurance. He was bailed until later this month pending further inquiries. Two other people were detained for a drug search and released without charge.

Popular teacher calls it a day LONG serving teacher Russ Hewkins has retired from Winterbourne International Academy after 39 years at the school. Mr Hewkins joined the staff of the former Ridings High School in 1975 as a PE teacher but went on to fill a number of roles, from head of year to leading the academy’s Behaviour for Learning Centre.

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Celebration party for Winterbourne charity shop A PARTY has been planned to help a Winterbourne charity shop celebrate its 30th year in the village. The Break shop in High Street is one of 16 run by the organisation across the West Country and among nearly 50 around the country. Between them they raised nearly £800,000 in the last financial year to help the charity’s main work of providing homes for children in care. The anniversary party takes place on Saturday, September 6, with a local five-piece band topping the bill. Based in North Common, the QBand has performed at venues across the UK and abroad. As well as the live music, party-goers will also be able to dance, enjoy a light buffet and see presentations to volunteers who have been at the shop since it opened in 1984. Roger Lendon is the retail

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manager and he has invited all Break volunteers, customers, donors and supporters to go along and celebrate. He said: “It promises to be a fabulous night.” The event starts at 7.30pm and tickets cost £10, to include the buffet. They can be bought from the shop, which can be contacted on 01454 776859. During 2013, Break decided to donate some money it raised through its shops to projects that directly helped children and families within the area.

One of those chosen was CHICKS, which offers breaks for disadvantaged children at its centre in Devon, including many from the Bristol area. Chris Hoddy, Break’s chief executive, said: “We see this as more than just a donation and we will be reviewing the success of this approach over the next year. “This is very much new territory for Break and we look forward to seeing how our funding will help children in the West Country.”

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Sing-along sessions for Frampton Cotterell A NEW singing group will start in Frampton Cotterell in the autumn. Forget-me-not Sing Along is being set up by the same team who already operate a carers’ group in The Beacon at Zion United Church, Woodend Road. That has been running for the past three years, meeting on the second Wednesday of the month to give carers of adults the chance to have a short break while the person they look after can chat over tea and biscuits, join in games and listen to music. Jean Bradbeer, who helps run the group, said many carers stayed with their partner, relative or friend for the two-hour sessions, with others taking the chance to get on with other jobs or just have a break. Now the same venue will be used from October 22 for sing-alongs, with further sessions taking place on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 2pm-3.30pm. Mrs Bradbeer said: “Anyone who enjoys singing can come along. The songs will be well known and there will be tea and biscuits for a small charge.” Anyone interested in finding out more should contact Rona Volkmer on 01454 886925 or Jean Bradbeer on 01454 775786. The carers’ group will be having a summer break in August, meeting again on Wednesday, September 10, from 2pm- 4pm.

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Bristol sevens bike club are hoping for a big crowd when they hold a family fun charity day next month. The event, at Cog Mill Farm on the Bristol Road, on 13th September is in aid of the Jessie May charity for terminally ill children. The day will start at 10am till late. There will be a bouncy castle, music, balloon modeling, face painting, food stalls, beer tent, kiddies fun rides, raffles, t-shirt printing and family photography. Admission costs £3 for adults, children £1.

THOUSANDS of pounds have been allocated to South Gloucestershire towards the cost of fixing potholes. A total of £607,913 has been awarded from the Government’s pothole fund for work needed in the current financial year. The sum from the Department for Transport is the maximum allowed under the scheme and will be used to repair existing potholes and stop new ones forming.

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Frampton Cotterell WI – Calling New Members!

Lottery cash supports events to mark the outbreak of World War One

Frampton Cotterell WI is looking for new members. It describes itself as a friendly group of women of all ages, who get together once a month at St Peter’s Hall (7.45pm, fourth Tuesday of every month) to learn, have fun and socialise. The WI is holding an informal New Members Evening on 26th August in the Chainey Room, Crossbow House at 7.30pm. The evening is being held to help those who are interested find out more about the WI as an organisation both nationally and locally. Nibbles will be provided and the Crossbow bar will be open. the group is asking people to spread the word with any friends who may be interested. A full list of the monthly events is posted on its Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ FramptonCottWI

A PROJECT has been launched in South Gloucestershire to mark the outbreak of World War One. A grant of £60,000 has been given by the Heritage Lottery Fund to the scheme as part of its programme to commemorate the start of the Great War 100 years ago. South Gloucestershire Council is working with local community heritage groups on the project and co-ordinating a range of activities to give as many people as possible the chance to find out more about the war. One of the events is a travelling exhibition that not only shows the impact of the war on the district but also how communities in countries that are now twinned with South Gloucestershire towns and villages were changed as a result of the conflict. It also tells how people from this area made their contributions to the war by fighting as soldiers, becoming nurses and working in local factories that made aircraft, motorbikes and boots. The exhibition was launched at the Tesco store in Yate, where it can be seen until August 20. It will then move to the company’s Bradley Stoke store for a further four weeks, after which it will be available for display at other public venues throughout the district.

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Ladden Brook councillor and South Gloucestershire Council chairman, Howard Gawler, said: “By working with the many heritage organisations in the area, this project will ensure that the centenary is commemorated locally and show the effect of the First World War on individuals and communities in South Gloucestershire.” Among organisations to benefit from the Heritage Lottery Fund’s support is Yate Heritage Centre, which recently opened an exhibition on the history of Yate and Sodbury people during the war. It can be seen until September 13.

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Brandon Trust benefits from Frenchay 10k

RUNNERS in this year’s Frenchay 10k raised nearly £6,000 to help improve the lives of people with learning disabilities and autism. Brandon Trust, which operates services across Bristol and South Gloucestershire, was a chosen charity for the successful April event. The final total of £5,929.86 came from a generous event committee donation plus sponsorship money from 10 people running in aid of the charity. Community and events fundraising manager Clair Thompson said: “We’re grateful Frenchay 10k selected us as a chosen charity. It was a great event and an amazing way to kick off our 20th anniversary celebrations and we hope to work together again in the future. A big thank you to all.” Left: Frenchay 10k secretary Bob Hadden with Brandon Trust’s Clair Thompson.

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PLANS to turn an old chapel in Watley’s End Road into a community building are progressing, with a bid for a grant being prepared this summer. A team of three women are working on the scheme for the Ebenezer chapel, which has potential to be used for a range of activities, including craft workers and other small businesses running pop-up shops to promote their work and skills. A café, exhibition space, rooms for hire, a softplay area for children and a food market could also be considered for the building, which is also known locally as the little chapel. Team member Mandy Nicholls, of Frampton Cotterell, said: “We are getting as much information together as possible over the summer holidays so we can make an application for a grant to pay for a feasibility study.” She said organisations such as the Big Lottery Fund and Arts Council England could be approached for funding for such a study, which would be a precursor to a full application for money if the project was considered viable. It will probably cost in the region of £200,000 to buy the chapel and convert it for community use, as well as getting planning permission. But support has already come from potential users, giving encouragement to the team to pursue the scheme.

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Blood Red, Snow White I have just discovered the books of Marcus Sedgwick, a fantastic author for young adults, and am working my way through them. It’s something of a coincidence that the two books I’ve read recently are set at the time of the First World War, at the time of the hundred year comemmoration. The first book I picked up by chance was ‘Blood Red, Snow White,’ set in revolutionary Russia. The story is part fairy tale, part spy story and part love story and details the role that Arthur Ransome, author of the well loved children’s adventures ‘Swallows and Amazons,’ played in the revolution through his work

The aim is to establish a non-profit making community group to rescue the deteriorating building and invite suggestions on how best to use it. It is also hoped to attract volunteers, including anyone with skills to donate, to get the chapel back into use and run the operation. The building, which has a main hall and two side rooms, has been used more recently for storage.

as a correspondent and through his relationship with Trotsky’s secretary, Evgenia Petrovna Shelepina. I’m not much of a historian, but when historical events are interwoven with good fiction then I’m keen to find out more. Ransome had left England and a difficult marital relationship to travel to the land of fairy tales – Russia. After the start of World War I in 1914, he became a foreign correspondent and covered the war on the Eastern Front for a radical British newspaper, the Daily News. He also covered the Russian revolutions of 1917 and consequently became personally close to a number of its leaders. It was through his acquaintance with Trotsky that he met Evgenia. British Intelligence were never quite sure whose side Ransome was on; was he a spy, or even a double agent? This was an engrossing read; it’s not surprising that it was nominated for the Costa Children’s Book Award. Having enjoyed ‘Blood Red Snow White,’ I went on immediately to read ‘The Foreshadowing.’ It is 1915 and Alexandra is the daughter of

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Mandy said: “We’ve had a really good look around and need to get some quotes from builders to see how much the work will cost. “We were thinking of calling it the Hat Factory, after the hat making business that used to operate in the village, but would welcome any other suggestions.” Anyone interested in getting involved with the project should email Mandy at Gra281mand@aol.com or contact her through her Facebook page.

wealthy parents living with her two brothers in Brighton. But Alexandra has a terrible gift, that of foresight. As a child she predicts the death of a young friend, and now as a young woman she can see the horrors that will befall her brothers in the World War I battles in France…. but who would want to see the end of their own story? Like Cassandra, who foretold the destruction of Troy, no one will believe Alexandra. In order to prove herself, and to try to change fate, she escapes the confines of her claustrophobic family life and runs away to France to start a desperate search for her younger brother. Unsurprisingly Marcus Sedgwick, has been nominated for and won various literary awards. What others have said: ‘Sedgwick’s authorial voice is nothing short of sensational, the fairytale quality running under his retelling the bloody Russian Revolutions through the eyes of Arthur Ransome.’ ‘Wow. I have to say that this was one of the best historical fictions that I have ever read. The author is absolutely fantastic in the way that he manages to

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This children’s picture book is the winner of this years recently awarded Kate Greenaway Medal for illustrators. Jon Klasson is an innovative and imaginative author and illustrator whose drawings are simple but tell the story on their own. It’s a cautionary tale with dark humour. A small fish thinks he can get away with stealing the hat belonging to a bigger fish………..But can he? This book is a sequel to the wonderful ‘I Want My Hat Back.’ Both titles are available from South Gloucestershire libraries. A great book to share.

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A large contingent of Air Cadets have been helping to make sure the South Glos Show ran smoothly. The young people, aged between 13 and 20, were in uniform dashing around helping with car parking, looking after bikes, and staffing the music stage ‘green room’. As well as being an enormous help to the Show’s organisers, they were also helping themselves in many ways. “It’s good for them to get out and meet the public” one of their leaders, Squadron Leader

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Air Cadets on call at show Maurice Thompson tells me. “They’ll be on the recruiting stand, they’ll be car parking, they’ll be dealing with the public, supervised of course, but they will be in situations where they’ll have to think for themselves and I think that it’s a very good learning curve for them. Dealing with the public, they may get a job one day when they will have to do that and I think it’s a good

starting point”. There are many organisation that young people can join, but Squadron Leader Thompson says there are many reason’s to consider joining the Air Cadets. “The attraction of Cadets in general is to do something that find out your weaknesses and your strengths, and to be able to work on those weaknesses. The other side of it, of course, is the academic side. We have BTEC’s in Music and also in Aeronautical Studies, which they can put with their school GCSE’s, which other young people won’t have”. Of course, the big draw is the chance to get up in the air. Squadron Leader Thompson says it’s the thing that sets them apart from others. “We have our own gliders - the biggest glider fleet in the world - we also have powered aircraft as well, but when they’re 16 they’re able to apply for a gliding scholarship where they can learn to fly solo, and it doesn’t cost them any money at all, all they have to do is turn up. So if you imagine they can fly a glider at 16 before they can drive a car, that’s a lot of

responsibility”. Many young people join the Air Cadets because they think they may want to join the RAF later on. Squadron Leader Thompson says the Cadets aren’t a recruiting organisation for the RAF; A lot of the cadets go into civilian life, but if they do join the RAF then they are wiser. What the recruiting side of the RAF say is that they can recognise a cadet without asking them, because of their attitude and the way they approach tasks. But in civilian life it’s really to encourage them to be a better citizen as well. Community work and helping out at shows is very important. It’s about learning values, it’s about teamwork, it’s about responsibility, it’s about self discipline”. With 29 units - or Squadrons - in the Bristol and Gloucestershire area, there is one within easy reach of most young people. If you’d like to find out more about Air Cadets, visit their website: www.bgwing. com

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Festival survives storms to thrive The Frampton Festival was another success this year, despite torrential rain on the morning of the event. It looked like the event might be a washout, but the sun arrived in the nick of time. Organiser, and Globe landlord, Lloyd Williams gives us his take on the big day. After our learning curve of last years Festival, this year seems a lot easier and a lot quicker. Marquees are erected in no time, trailers are put into position, Professor Panic’s Circus has arrived and their “Big Tent” is popping up along with great team work by the committee. We feel confident in what we have done and call it a day on Friday, heading of to bed with fingers crossed and dreams of weather like that of the Festival in 2013. The first stall holders arrive just after 8am on the Saturday Morning ready to set up along with a steady stream of others getting ready for the day. The South Gloucestershire Show sponsored stage arrives and with all hands at the deck the canopy is being blown up over the top of the stage as we start to feel a few drops of rain falling. Then the dreaded happens, the bang of thunder and crash of lightening. We can manage with the rain but this is different lightening posed a risk to all, and we start doubting the day. We decide to take cover and give it a bit of time. We are lucky that within an hour the lightening has stopped and the sky is clearing but it continues to rain. Its 1 o’clock and we are set, stall holders have

given it the benefit of the doubt and have stuck with us along with the entertainment, who have just started to arrive. We are grateful that although it is still raining there are members of this wonderful community who have made the effort to support this event and are turning up in their wellies with their chairs and umbrellas. Bristol Samba start and we are pleased we have got this far. Their music and frivolities, along

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CAB looking for more helpers VOLUNTEERS are needed to help people in South Gloucestershire with benefits and debt problems. North Bristol Advice Centre is working with Citizens Advice Bureau to support the provision on offer through the CAB. It is looking for four volunteers willing to undertake training to assisat CAB advisers. The role will be based in the CAB main office in Yate. For more information contact Amanda.wood@southgloscab.org. uk or download an application form from South Glos CAB website www.southgloscab.org.uk North Bristol Advice Centre has also launched a weekly service at the One Stop Shop in Kingswood every Wednesday morning. The centre provides free, confidential, independent advice and information in welfare benefits and debt and offers generalist advice in housing and employment. No appointment is needed, just drop in to the Kingswood Civic Centre, High Street, Kingswood, BS15 9TR on Wednesdays from 9.30-11.30am. For more information contact North Bristol Advice Centre, 2 Gainsborough Square, Lockleaze, Tel: 951 5751, email: team@ northbristoladvice.org.uk or visit www.northbristoladvice.org.uk

Support group gives help to the deaf and hard of hearing AN organisation that helps the deaf and hard of hearing in South Gloucestershire is urging more people to make use of its services. The South Gloucestershire Deaf Association (SGDA) is based in Poole Court, Yate, where the latest technology available to help those with hearing problems can be seen. The small charity has worked for nearly 20 years to open channels of communication between those with and without hearing problems. That includes teaching sign language to those who can hear but want to be able to have conversations with those who are deaf or hard of hearing. It also promotes the use of aids such as flashing doorbells and smoke alarms. Mark Shepherd, founder and chairman of SGDA, said he was pleased that the organisation had grown to meet the needs of both the deaf and hard of hearing. He said: “With more people living longer with age-related hearing loss, it is more important than ever for them to know what is the right equipment for them.” SGDA is open to visitors on weekdays from 9am-1pm, except on Wednesdays when the office is open from noon to 4pm. Information can also be obtained from its website, by emailing enquiries@sgda.co.uk or calling 01454 316460.

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View from a Wet Pilgrimage My fellow pilgrims stole my walking boots from a church porch; we approached a sleeping bull at around 20 yards in twilight, and yet we still managed a 22 mile pilgrimage from Tyndale monument back to the Frampton Festival. The overriding memories will be of the fantastic views on the Friday evening, the tremendous thunderstorms and the almost constant rain on the Saturday. We were a bedraggled and wet bunch when we finally arrived back at the Frampton Festival, all but one of us. Although this was a challenging walk, over

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stiles, hills and rough terrain, one of our number decided to shirk the routine of the leaking waterproof and soaking hat; a teeshirt a good pair of boots a little backpack and of course a good old fashioned English brolly were his preferred outfit! May I introduce you to Zion’s newly appointed pastoral worker, P-J Charters. Or as those on the pilgrimage prefer to call him, the wally with a brolly! We were a merry little band, ranging in age from 12 to 78, and together we accomplished our task and learnt some lessons on the way. The first lesson is that Pilgrimage can be an adventure. All the sunny weather we’ve had and we caught thunderstorms and torrential rain! We also learnt that it is good to walk together and share our adventures. We can support each other and encourage perseverance, a commodity rather lacking in many areas of our society. We also learnt from a little bookmark we shared containing Psalm 100 ... all people that on earth do dwell and all that. As we walked to remember Tyndale who first translated the bible into English, we had the newest English version, and the Message was simple; there is a password for life... THANK You. It isn’t always easy though, and as the rain came pouring down, and our boots filled up with water and blisters, it was good to remind one another to be thankful people! So to our last lesson... faithfulness or endurance. Sometimes we have to remember that it’s just about enduring and keeping going. Learning not to give up is a good lesson to experience, especially as we often feel like giving up on others or

ourselves. For most of the walkers our pilgrimage was also a walk with God. In the beauty and in the rain we believed we were not alone. My experience is that many others sense this connection, even those who wouldn’t call themselves religious. We don’t understand and yet we imagine a connectedness. I think in essence that is what pilgrimage is about, realising that we need a journey and some challenges to shed some more light on the mystery that is life. So I pray a pilgrims blessing on you, and hope that in turn you will also bless others. Stephen (PS It was the same wally with the brolly who hid my walking boots!)

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Anger at new cycle lane Dear Frome Valley Voice Readers, I am horrified, angry and amazed to discover that a cycle lane has been painted along Church Road without any consultation with local residents. Out of the blue in early June Dave and I as Local Councillors, along with Frampton Cotterell Parish Clerk, received an email informing us of a revised lining scheme for Church Road to be installed when the road was closed. It bore no resemblance to the agreed scheme aimed at slowing the traffic on Church Road, already consulted on, to be funded from the delegated Area Forum budget. When we objected strongly to anything being implemented without all residents along that section of the road being fully consulted, we were assured that this consultation would happen. We were informed that this was nothing to do with the agreed scheme and would be funded from the Road Safety budget.

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We were given the impression that there would be discussion on whether the two schemes were complementary. We assumed that, as we had heard nothing further, that the lining scheme had been put on hold as the consultation could not be dealt with in the time available before Church Road closure. The next thing we heard was from a local resident surprised and not best pleased to return home to find a cycle lane in front of her house. Due to summer holidays, at the time of writing I have been unable to speak with an appropriate Officer of sufficient seniority to deal with the issue. It is being investigated and I have sent a very angry email seeking an explanation on how this went ahead without any consultation or approval from the Local Councillors. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know who asked for the scheme or why it was given any priority as a Road Safety scheme. South Gloucestershire Council prides itself in involving local people in decision making. This case falls far short of this. I hope that the next Frome Valley Voice will be able to report on an explanation. I have picked up from Facebook that there are various views on the scheme and would welcome any sent directly to me. Pat Hockey. South Gloucestershire Councillor for Frampton Cotterell.

The kindness of strangers Through the pages of your paper may I thank the two young men who came to the help of my old, very big dog, who took to the river for a swim on Monday 30th June at 9.30pm. I am eternally grateful because, without your help, he would have drowned. He has been declared fit and well by the vet, thought old. I must also thank the men from Bristol Water who transported him home. Yours, Very sincerely and gratefully, Shirley Whittard, Frampton Cotterell Are you the rescuers? Let us know so we can put you in touch with Mrs Whittard.

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Countdown starts for Go ahead given Sodbury Sportive for gipsy site expansion

AT least 1,000 cyclists are expected to be on the road during the annual Saddleback Sodbury Sportive, which has become hugely successful in just a couple of years. The event only started in 2012 but for its second running attracted more than 600 riders. Now organisers are expecting to reach another entries landmark as the sportive can already boast being one of the most popular events of its kind in the South West. Organised by Chipping Sodbury Rotary Club, it features three different routes of different lengths open to cyclists of all ages and abilities. Those taking part can tackle a distance of 30, 60 or 100 miles, with a further goal of medal times to chase. Gold, silver and bronze target times will be established for each distance and, as the routes will be the same as last year, returning riders will be able to see how they fared compared to 2013.

Rotary Club spokesman, Mark Lloyd, said the 30-mile route would give less experienced and younger cyclists the time to take in the countryside, while the 60 and 100-mile courses were aimed at more competitive riders, with fast and flat sections combined with some challenging steep climbs. Both longer routes bring the cyclists back to Chipping Sodbury via Iron Acton and Nibley. Last year’s event raised £11,300 for charities supported by the club and it is expected to collect event more this time. Among those who have already experienced the sportive is former professional cyclist and Olympic rider Phil Bayton, who rode in the inaugural event. He said: “From the moment I arrived at the headquarters, I was impressed by the friendliness of everyone. Every detail was covered, making it a highly enjoyable day.” Anyone who wants to register for the ride should visit www. sodburysportive.co.uk

A FAMILY that has long connections with the Coalpit Heath area has been given temporary permission to expand the gipsy site where they live. Larry Harvey and his family have been told they can put another two static caravans on their Henfield Paddock site in Henfield Road because of their special circumstances. South Gloucestershire planners also said up to five touring caravans could be stored on the land, which is in the green belt. The permission will last for five years and be personal to Mr Harvey, with one of the mobile homes being occupied by his daughter and her family and the second by his son and his family. Members of the South Gloucestershire development control east committee were told that Henfield paddock was already included in a policy document on gipsy and traveller provision that was in the process of being drawn up. The district has to provide 46 extra pitches up to 2028 and in the document, the site is earmarked to accommodate two of them. Mr Harvey said in his application that there was an unmet need for further sites for gipsies and travellers. Planning officer Marie Bath said: “The occupants have local connections and there is little or no prospect of the present occupants finding an alternative gipsy and traveller site locally.” Westerleigh Parish Council had objected to the proposal, claiming it would lead to overdevelopment of the site and that more people living there would increase traffic on a dangerous piece of road. A number of objections were also submitted by local residents and businesses, who said use of the land was inappropriate, there would be an increase in noise and that the site was too close to nearby houses.

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This month’s business of the month is a family affair that has been thriving for generations. Robin Cook takes us behind the scenes of car dealership SJ Cook and sons.

When and how did SJ Cook and sons start?

S J Cook & Sons started in the 1950s at Hall’s Road in Kingswood. Mr S J Cook was the grandfather of the current group managing director, Robin. Mr Cook started the business with his sons after losing their jobs when their employer closed his company in 1952.

What’s the secret to being successful in the motor business?

The same as any other business; be open, transparent and treat your customers with respect and fairness.

What have been the biggest changes since you started trading all those years ago?

Product evolution and technology. The basic principles of caring for customers have remained constant.

What’s the best bit of the job?

Watching younger members of staff develop in the business and interacting with really nice customers who see us for what we are;

genuine people trying to do our best

...and the worst?! Managing bureaucracy which adds little or no value

What does the future hold?

To continue to grow the business using the same principles which have stood us in good stead for several generations.

People selling cars don’t always have the best image, is that fair?! Stereotypes can influence perception. The industry is very diverse and no doubt populated with good and bad examples of how cars should be sold. It is a frustration when so many people in our industry are taking a very professional approach to what they do.

The company is still a family affair, is that an advantage?

Since 2000, the business has been part of the Carco Group following its merger with City Motors in 2000. City Motors was founded in 1929. In 2008, the group acquired Bryan Brothers which was also founded in the 1920’s so the there is no other business in the Bristol motor sector which has such a strong family-business heritage. Such heritage should give customers confidence.

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Frenchay Flower Show’s a storming success THUNDER, lightning and torrential rain could not stop the 71st annual Frenchay Flower Show being a huge success. The event was opened by the flower show prince and princess, Jamie Maxwell and Darcey Kembery both aged six, who cut the ribbon to the marquee entrance. Entertainment was provided by the Cleeve Singers, the Bristol Morris Men and Marshfield Brass Band – and the storms abated in time for visitors to enjoy the stalls and attractions on the common. Chairman Martin Sheppard thanked everyone who braved the weather and supported the show. “The atmosphere was fantastic, he said. “There were displays of vegetables, flowers, food, handicrafts and children’s work. A new class this year, for a bottle of any spirit based liqueur, proved to be very popular! “The vintage buses transported people in style to and from the Vintage Car Show at the Frenchay Museum. The Friends Meeting House was the place to visit to see model railways, photographs and flower arrangements and the Village Hall hosted the popular WI cream teas and an art exhibition.” Floral, fruit and veg exhibits were judged under the Royal

Horticultural Society guidelines. Presentation of cups and prizes was followed by an auction of show produce. WINNERS Banksian Medal: Keith Davis Ladies Cup: Sheila Fletcher Vegetable Cup: Sally & Martin Hartog Fruit Cup: Keith Davis Lottie Richards Cup: Sheila Fletcher Frenchay Cup for Roses: Mike Sheppard Flower Arrangement Cup: Paulette Skehens Joe Hicks Cup: Mike Sheppard for class 85

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TV Noel backs Run for the Future A CAMPAIGN to make men in Bristol more aware of prostate cancer will be held for the first time this September. Taking place over two-weeks, the push to raise awareness will culminate in the 5k ‘Run run for the Future’ event on the Downs on September 14. Supported by Noel Edmonds, the campaign is being organised by the prostate cancer care charity based at Southmead Hospital’s Bristol Urological Institute where hundreds of men from across the region receive treatment every year. Prostate cancer often has no symptoms, and a recent survey revealed that 80% of men over the age of 50 were unaware of the increased risks they face and the tests that are available to detect it. David Miller, organiser of the Bristol and District Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign, said: “We are extremely lucky in Bristol to have the urological institute, which is a centre of excellence for prostate cancer treatment.

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find out if you are at risk and the campaign is encouraging men over 50 to get themselves informed and tested.” The campaign, supported by Bristol Rotarians, will follow a programme of information displays and awareness talks.

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done. if you think about it the footballers have always played golf in their spare time and yet no one has ever publicised it. That’s something I have mentioned to the CEO of Golf England, that really and truly if we are to use people to publicise golf, it should be footballers. Of course kids who follow footballers all the time think ‘oh, they all play golf, I might try golf’, so it would go hand in hand”. The problem in the past, he admits, is that golf clubs can seem intimidating places. He’s adamant that’s not the case now, especially at The Kendleshire; “We’ve always been very accessible. We’ve always Adrian Smith, manager at the Windmill been very child friendly Golf Academy from the day we started the vast majority of cases that’s the place. In fact we’ve not the case now, people are very taken the words ‘golf club’ away, welcome at golf clubs because we did that years ago. ‘Golf they’re not just golf clubs any club’ certainly has this thing more, they do many other of ‘you’re not allowed in there things”. because it’s a private place’. In

bash it far. That’s a big allure for golf”. The Windmill Golf Academy is 4 years old, and has plans for expansion including a par 3 course next to the driving range. Adrian says the idea is to loose any mystique that might be attached to golf: “A facility like this is really good, and I liken it to a bowling alley; literally everyone turns up. This is here for everybody, you don’t have to be a golfer and you don’t have to know golf You just hire a club and there’s a ball there and there’s a process and you bash away. I mean, I’ve never had bowling instruction at a bowling alley, so that’s the great thing, it’s very user friendly at a facility like this”. If people want to take their interest in golf further, Windmill has forged links with several local golf clubs, including The Kendleshire, just up the road. Pat Murphy, its Director of Golf, is passionate about the sport and is certain golf has the cool factor. “It always has been, it’s just that it hasn’t marketed itself as effectively as it could have

Golf. What image does it conjure up? Old men in their plus fours, owning the clubhouse whilst their pristine jags sit polished outside? To many people, golf is a good walk spoilt, as the famous Mark Twain quote goes. Don’t expect many involved in the sport to agree. In fact the Windmill Golf Academy in Henfield is out to prove that golf is ‘cool’. Adrian Smith is the Manager of the Academy and he’s on a mission to include everyone in the game both old and young. He says it’s not a ‘fuddy duddy’ sport at all. “If you look at the type of customers that come here, I have to say it is cool, because it’s everybody; it’s the grans, the granddads, mums, dads, children, grandchildren youngsters, teenagers - it’s the whole thing. We get a lot of groups of teenagers and kids in their early twenties who I think are pretty honest in terms of whether they think something’s cool or good for them or not, but we get those people coming in with their drivers wanting to

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Coalpit Heath are celebrating after reaching the final of Bristol and District Cricket League’s Bateman Trophy. The Heath breezed past local rivals Hambrook to reach the finals of the T20 knock out competition. They looked to be cruising to a big total with Sam Cooper (26) and captain Dave Hilton (21) leading the charge. But thanks to a tough fight-back from Hambrook they managed a below par 105 for 8. The Heath’s excellent fielding unit however proved too strong as they restricted the visitors to just 28 runs all out, with man of the match Tom Williams smashing 5 wickets for just 9 runs and backed up by superb performances from Aaron Neal (3-4) and Linus Haigh (2-11). The Heath will be facing current cup holders Bristol Pakistani’s in the final, after they beat Stoke Gifford based Bohemians. The final will be held in Cleeve on Sunday 10th August and the club will hope all their fans will come out and support the team.

Yinka in youth football link-up with UWE FRAMPTON Athletic player and manager, Yinka Brownlow, is involved in a new link-up with the University of the West of England that aims to help teenagers both on and off the pitch. Yinka formed BH Elite Soccer with former Arsenal midfielder Dave Hillier to offer professional coaching to 16 and 17-year-olds who are not at a football academy but want to pursue the game either as a player or in some other related role. The arrangement with UWE will give them access to state-of-theart fitness facilities and classroom-based training, while enabling the youngsters to enrol on extra educational development courses. Dave said: “A lot of talented boys fall out of love with football between the ages of 16 and 18, either having been released from an academy or because they find the transition directly into men’s football too challenging. “We are here to offer them a second chance through first class coaching and exposing them to educational opportunities within football. “If they don’t go on to be a professional player, they may go to university instead and study to be, for example, a nutritionist.” Dave made 143 appearances for Arsenal, collecting winners’ medals for the League Cup, FA Cup and European Cup Winners’ Cup. He later went on to play for Bristol Rovers. Yinka decided to pursue a career as a chartered accountant, having played football as a semi-professional in the Midland Combination League.

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Puckle sizzle in the summer sun Pucklechurch Hockey Club, who train and play at WIA, have been on their travels for the summer season. As Lisa Whitehead tells the Voice, it’s been a great summer. The stunning weather has definitely brought out the best in Pucklechurch Ladies Hockey Club this summer league. With the games being held at Wellsway School, Keysham during the week nights it has sometimes been a struggle to pull a full team together and having no subs has been a big fitness testespecially in this heat! However, the team has gone out every week putting in 100% effort and great determination getting stronger as the weeks go by. This has meant we’ve won 9 games and drawn 1 so far! Scoring an impressive 29 goals and only conceding 3! With team morale on such a high we aim to continue our winning streak with the final 2 games coming up and then on into Winter League. Pucklechurch Ladies train on a Monday night at Winterbourne International Academy 8-9pm. This is also where we play our home matches on a Saturday morning. We’re a very friendly bunch and always on the look out for new players, no matter what age or ability. Training starts back up Monday 1st September. Keep up the good work girls!

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August, 2014

Frampton rugby hosts a sizzler

The new season may not be upon us just yet, but the areas football clubs have already been in action for a month. Nick Talbot brings us up to date with goings on at Frampton Athletic. Frampton have had a good month of pre-season training throughout July and are looking forward to a busy schedule of preseason friendly fixtures throughout August, before the real business of the league campaign gets underway in September! Frampton have enlisted the services of the self-proclaimed “Preacher of Pain”, Mark Hammond for their pre-season training in order to get the players both fit and conditioned for the long season ahead and all of the lads have enjoyed the sessions with Mark. Player numbers are up on last year’s training session as Frampton look to bring in enough players to field 3 teams this season, following the introduction of their newly formed Academy side. However, Frampton are still looking to recruit new players, so if anyone’s interested in coming along to train with a friendly bunch of lads, feel free to join us on Wednesday nights, 6.30pm at Beesmoor Road Playing Fields in Frampton Cotterell. Pre-season friendlies get underway on Saturday 2nd August, when Frampton take on Charfield AFC, from the Stroud & District League Division 3, so it should provide a stern test for Frampton, as they look to get back into the swing of things ahead of the new season. Further fixtures are lined up against Whitecroft AFC, Fishponds Old Boys and Iron Acton, whilst the Academy side have lined up a tough test against Resound FC, who ply their trade in the Bristol Churches League Division 2.

Frampton Rugby club may be in training for the new season, but that hasn’t stopped them having some fun in the sun, as Simon Belston tells us. Frampton Cotterell RFC enjoyed 80 degree temperatures during their annual summer Tag Rugby Tournament on the 26th July. Around 100 people either played or supported a series of matches which brought together mixed teams of junior and senior players along with the very athletic and capable members of the Frampton Ladies Netball Club. It was a very entertaining day with a wide range of skills demonstrated during games. Eventual competition winners were Larry’s Lambs - captained by Adam Pullen and their prize was to ‘present’ a black forest gateaux to the leader of the last placed team who happened to be Frampton Club Captain Mike Weaver. A great day of integrated tag rugby between Seniors, Juniors and Ladies from the whole club! Many thanks go to John Britton for organising the event, as well as match refs Adam Foord and Graham - the club’s next event is the Summer BBQ on 23rd August featuring two home matches starting from 14:00 down Crossbow Playing Fields on School Road, Frampton Cotterell - feel welcome to come along and enjoy a great day’s rugby with a Hot Dog/Burger and Drink afterwards!

New Sponsors

Being a not-for-profit organisation, Frampton are always looking to the local community for help and support financially in order to purchase the necessary kit and equipment required to run a football club. This summer has seen the club go on the charm offensive in this respect and we have gratefully received new shirt sponsorship from PG Russell Agricultural Services and Burcombe Crane Hire, which will enable the club to purchase 2 new kits for the forthcoming seasons, especially for the new Academy team who will be taking part in their inaugural season. All sponsorship, no matter how big or small is gratefully received and we will be working with both of these 2 companies in particular to support their business and to spread the word about their support for local grassroots football. There are a number of further sponsorship opportunities, such as match ball sponsors, training kit sponsorship, warm up top sponsorship, so if any local business are interested in supporting their local football club, please do get in touch either via email at framptonathleticfc@live.co.uk or contact the Club Secretary, Nick Talbot, on 01454 852523. We work with all of our sponsors in order to give them as much exposure and greater return on their investment, both locally and via our website (www.framptonathleticfc.co.uk) and social media.

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Bourne in the hunt for honours Heading into the last month of the season, all four of Winterbourne’s senior sides are in the hunt for promotion honours. The first team are in second place, chasing hard to catch leaders Lansdown who remain unbeaten this season. Keith Ford’s young side have turned in some great performances in the last month. Glynn Howell has particularly impressed with the new ball, opening up in a recent game against YMCA with five straight maidens! The seconds remain in fourth place but are handily placed given that their remaining fixtures are all against sides below them in the table. Youngsters Chris Cooke and Ben Parker have been leading from the front in recent games, showing some of the senior players how it’s done. The thirds remain top having beaten second placed Portishead recently - skipper Kevin Slade top scoring with a half century. They remain a big target for the teams trying to hunt them down and will need to live with the pressure as they enter key part of the season. Finally, the fourth team are also in with a chance of promotion. Their league is wide open, they will be keeping a close eye on results from rivals Bohemians and YMCA who interestingly play each other on the last weekend of August.

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Young Cricketers Shine at Fram

Frampton Cotterell CC once again welcomed a collection of Bristol’s finest young cricketing talent when they hosted the Bristol Youth Cricket League’s prestigious Finals Day. The day kicked off on with a comprehensive win for Bedminster against Hanham ‘A’ in the Frank Benner Under 13 Memorial Cup Final. This was followed by tense encounter between Winterbourne and Bristol in the Dave McCarthy Under 11 K.O.Cup Final . The young Winterbourne Dragons posted a challenging target of 107, but Bristol, helped by man of the match G Webb, struck the winning runs from the final ball of their 20 overs. Over on the main square, Whitchurch were pegged back by some hostile quick bowling from Cam in the Don Brooks Under 17 Plate Final . The target of 95 seemed below par on a fast, bouncy wicket, but Whitchurch applied pressure right from the start of Cam’s reply. Wickets

fell quickly towards the end of the innings and Cam came up agonisingly short by just 1 run. The Urban Windows Under 15 Knock Out Cup Final followed. Despite a fine innings from Harry Wormwell, Thornbury were unable to post a large enough total against an impressive looking Bedminster side, who cruised to their victory target of 113 with 8 wickets to spare. Thornbury’s under 17s had the chance to make up for this disappointment in the South West Glass Under 17 Knock-Out Cup Final . Marshfield, however, had other ideas and bowled the South Glos outfit out for a below par 106 in 18 overs. Marshfield’s openers Alastair Christie (23) and Jeremy Bond (40) got their team off to a flying start. Although Thornbury’s bowlers battled towards the end of the innings, they were unable to prevent their opponents from crossing the winning line with an over and 4 wickets to spare. Jack

Marshfield under 17s collect their winners medals in the South West Glass Knockout cup Gillett picked up an achievement award for his 3 for 11 which gave Thornbury a chance while Marshfield’s Calum Burnstone picked up the player of the match award for his exceptional wicket keeping.

All the players and coaches can be extremely proud of their efforts in reaching the finals day and Frampton Cotterell CC look forward to hosting next year’s finals after another hugely successful and enjoyable day.

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