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Troubled bridge over water Muddy hell DRIVERS face a long diversion when a bridge over the River Frome in Frampton Cotterell is repaired, leading to the closure of part of Church Road for a total of nine weeks. Workmen are set to be on site for three weeks in April and a further six weeks in the summer to carry out initial preparations and the main replacement of the bridgedeck. Pedestrians and cyclists will still be able to negotiate the bridge but motorists will be sent on a diversion to Stover Road, Yate, and the Iron Acton bypass if they want to get from one side of the closure to the other. The bridge by St Peter’s Church is in a poor state, partly due to carrying more traffic, and is already subject to a 13-tonne weight limit to keep heavier vehicles off it. South Gloucestershire Council has planned the work to coincide with school holidays in order to limit the disruption as much as possible. Traders have also been assured that drivers wanting to reach them will be made aware that it’s business as usual in Church Road. Full story: Page 9

Safer school route turns into a quagmire.

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Lucky break How a broken arm saved a Winterbourne boy’s arm.

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Book award for Nathan Former Ridings pupil wins literary prize.

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Heartwarming story The Frampton Footwarmers are back home.

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Iron Acton goes in for food swapping. Wellies required: Sam and Ted Wood enjoy the recent wet weather that left Nightingale Bridge flooded.

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Homes rebuilding plans go on show

HOUSEHOLDERS in Coalpit Heath took the chance to see proposals for the redevelopment of damp and draughty houses in the village before the scheme is sent to planners for approval. They went along to the fourth information event organised by Merlin Housing Society to keep residents informed of its project, which will eventually see 32 non-traditional – or pre-cast reinforced concrete premises - replaced with 65 energy efficient homes. There will now be one more similar event before the plans are submitted to South Gloucestershire Council. Two phases of rebuilding are planned, starting with properties in Newlands Avenue and Oldlands Avenue. Merlin said consultation gave it the chance to take residents’ views into account. Project manager Sally Gilbert said: “The consultation events were really good and we got lots of good feedback from people. “We listened to what everybody had to say and have modified the plans based on people’s comments. Having made some changes, we wanted to give people the chance to see the final plans before we submit them to the council. “One of the most noticeable changes is in the scale of the first part of the project. “Initially we were planning to replace ten non-traditional properties with 22 new homes. However, we are now going to be redeveloping 16 homes and building 39 modern, energy efficient homes to replace them. “We’re holding another information event on Wednesday, February 19, from 4.30pm-6.30pm at the Miners Social Club in Badminton Road, Coalpit Heath, to give people a final chance to view the plans before we submit them for planning permission.” Merlin said all of the residents from the original ten homes identified for redevelopment had already been re-housed, with some of them due to return and move into a new home on the site. The society is now working with occupiers of the homes that have been added to phase one to find them somewhere to live. All of the homes being replaced were built in the 1940s and 50s but are now suffering from a number of problems, including damp and draughts, and are expensive to heat. Merlin said it expected to submit a planning application for the redevelopment of the homes later this month. Phase two of the scheme will be included in the application. That will involve another 16 houses - in Willow Way, Oldlands Avenue and Ridings Road - being replaced with 26 new homes.

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Muddy mess forces pupils away from safe school route

A PATH that gives children a safer way to and from school became a muddy mess after tree surgeons and heavy rain turned it into a quagmire. Pupils had to find an alternative way to their classes because of the state of the route, which is known as the Hilly Field path. But after complaints were made about the condition of the

route, action has already started to make the bridleway and footpath usable once more. One end of the route is at Harris Barton, Frampton Cotterell, where councillors Dave and Pat Hockey live. Mr Hockey said: “The path is used by scores of schoolchildren from Frampton Cotterell and Coalpit Heath to get to Winterbourne International Academy on their bikes and on foot. “It’s a designated safer route to school, as well as being a bridleway and footpath.” But Councillor Hockey said the path was damaged when work was carried out to cut down the tops of some trees to prevent them interfering with electricity supplies. He said: “There were three vehicles with trailers, a chainsaw gang and machinery to cut up the wood. “The path was OK until the heavy plant was taken down there.

“The route round the roads is much longer and less safe for children walking and cycling to school every day.” Mr Hockey said contractors working for electricity network operator Western Power Distribution had carried out the tree surgery. He said: “It must be made usable again for the schoolchildren, dog walkers, horse riders and others as a matter of priority.” Mr and Mrs Hockey said they had inspected the damaged path and alerted the public rights of way department at South Gloucestershire Council, which then contacted Western Power Distribution. A meeting between the council and company representatives was held on site and two days later, a scraper was used to get rid of a foot of mud from the path. Council spokesman Dominic Moody said: “Officers met with representatives of Western

Power Distribution and inspected the site. “We will carry out immediate remedial measures to make the path usable and when the weather improves, work will be carried out to resurface the path with stone. “This work will be carried out by the council’s StreetCare team and Western Power has agreed to contribute to the costs.”

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Standards set to rise for post 16 pupils FAR reaching and ambitious measures are being promised to improve the standards of secondary and post-16 education in South Gloucestershire. The pledge comes after only 13 per cent of the area’s secondaries were rated outstanding. Councillors have endorsed an independent report by education experts, which said urgent action was needed to raise the quality of both teaching and learning. It was commissioned due to a widening gap between attainment levels in the district’s secondary schools compared to the national average. The report produced 14 recommendations, including cutting surplus places. Across the area the surplus level is currently 16.6 per cent, described as a significant factor in under-performance. By 2015 it is forecast that a quarter of places in Yate and Chipping Sodbury alone will be surplus. Other recommendations include putting greater emphasis on technical and employment skills, along with more effective collaboration and joint working in key areas such as sixth form provision. The report comes after Chipping Sodbury School and Yate International Academy were told by education watchdog Ofsted to improve.

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Lucky break for judo enthusiast James

JUDO enthusiast James Wishart was upset when he broke and dislocated his wrist during a training session and ended up in hospital. But incredibly the injury revealed a potentially fatal heart condition, leading to life saving surgery for the 11-year-old. Now James and his family, of Pendock Road, Winterbourne, are calling his damaged wrist a lucky break as the condition known as subaortic stenosis may not otherwise have been discovered. They are also thankful for the expertise of medics who cared for James and as a way of showing their gratitude, have organised a fund raising disco and raffle in aid of the British Heart Foundation. James came up with the idea himself as information provided by the charity helped him understand his condition and how the surgery would help him. His mum, Hayley, said: “James is really into judo. He belongs to Bradley Stoke Judo Club and before his surgery used to take part in competitions. “He had gone to a training session with his club last summer, which was when he broke his wrist, and ended up in Frenchay Hospital needing an operation to mend it. “The doctors picked up that he had a heart murmur – something he’d had since he was very young and which we had been told was benign. They wanted to check it out so referred James to Bristol Children’s Hospital for a scan. “It was discovered he had subaortic stenosis, where a

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“Everyone at the Children’s Hospital was fabulous and it’s lovely how people have wanted to help with the fund raising event, which will take place on Saturday, February 22, in the hall at James’ former school, Elm Park Primary.” She said the school’s head teacher, Debbie Williams, had given use of the hall for free, Astral Disco had donated its services and a number of local organisations had provided raffle prizes. James, who has a sevenyear-old sister, Holly, said: “I’m feeling much better now. I’ve always loved judo and I’m really pleased to have started it again. “I’m an orange belt but for the moment I’m going at a slower pace. Everyone has been really supportive and not doing anything to hurt me. “I wanted to give something back to the British Heart Foundation for all their hard work and wonderful research that meant I was able to have surgery that saved my life.” Tickets for the disco cost £5 for adults and £3 for children. Anyone who wants to attend should email hayley.wishart@ blueyonder.co.uk.

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Apples for Eggs - food swapping in Iron Acton By Becky Williams Up to your elbows in home-made jam? Or maybe you’ve got more apples than you know what to do with? Then you might want to join Apples for Eggs, Iron Acton’s first ever food swap. The swap will take place at Iron Acton Parish Hall from noon to 2pm on Saturday, March 29. Apples for Eggs is a homeproduce swapping community, taking place over the course of a fun afternoon, once every three months. The event is free to attend, as long as you have something to swap. Anything goes as long as you have grown, raised or produced the items yourself. So you can swap apples for eggs, eggs for bread, bread for cake, cake for potatoes, potatoes for jam and so on. No money changes hands at the event. Exhibitors display their goods, offering samples and tasters, before making an offer, by writing bids on “swap cards”. These swap cards can then be

used to begin negotiations. For example, someone might offer 10 of their plums for one of your jars of chutney. But you don’t have to make the swap, unless you want to. If you’re lucky you could be going home with your arms full – the more you bring, the more you can barter for. This is a great way to get rid of any produce you have in abundance. Caroline Huish, who set up the events in Iron Acton, explains: “When people make jam, or they have a glut of courgettes in the garden, they can end up with too much of one thing. But they might like to swap some for a nice ginger cake.” Apples for Eggs, Iron Acton, was inspired by the original Apples for Eggs, which originated in Cheshire. There are now satellite branches springing up around the country under the Apples for Eggs banner, this being the first to come to the Frome Valley.

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Park Farm open space proposals PARISH leaders in Frampton Cotterell have reassured residents that they have no specific plans for open space at Park Farm. Confusion arose after Frome Valley Voice reported that the village could get play facilities for older teenagers on the site. But the council has made it clear that nothing is definite. It is currently looking at ideas emerging from a play strategy covering the whole parish in order to consider all provision and assess what might be needed and where it should go. It also said residents would be asked for their views before any proposal for any site was drawn up. The Park Farm site is also not parish council land but instead that of South Gloucestershire Council. Parish clerk Kieran Warren said: “We have no specific plans for Park Farm. It’s not our land and is unlikely to be so. “We will be looking at all areas where there is play provision in the parish to see what needs updating and improving but we will want to consult with residents.” A first draft of the play strategy was written by Mike Follett, a trustee of Play England and an advisor to the National Trust. He was previously the play officer for South Gloucestershire Council. Mr Follett has looked at all play facilities and open spaces, including the Centenary Fields, the Brockeridge Centre, Ridings Road, Beesmoor Road, The Park and Park Farm Estate. If you are interested in taking part, visit www.applesforeggs. com to register your place. For more information

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Review: Little Shop of Horrors at WIA By Matt Evans LIVELY showtunes and giant plants running amok entertained audiences when Winterbourne International Academy staged a week-long production of the Little Shop of Horrors. The 1980s stage musical was originally based on a movie made in 1960 and later returned to the cinema when a feature film was made starring Steve Martin and Ghostbusters’ Rick Moranis. It tells of a small-town florist and a plant that grows only by eating people, with the school’s production adapted with the help of the academy’s head of music, Rachel Pound, and the school’s media, drama, music and humanities faculty. As well as the staff, more than 50 students took part in the production, with an expansive chorus and a live score by a group of talented music students. The students played the principal roles with enthusiasm and gusto. Special attention must be paid to the ingenious

set design, which allowed for the plant to grow and change throughout the production. The largest model was operated by a student, who was able to climb inside and work the plant’s massive jaw.

The chorus lined the room, surrounding the audience, and a secondary stage was set up in the centre of the room. The students used the whole room to great effect, immersing the audience in the production and allowing

plenty of space to tell the story. The Little Shop of Horrors was a resounding success, impressing audiences with each performance and selling out on several dates.

Coalpit Heath woman is shortlisted for four business awards COALPIT Heath mum Jackie Novels has been shortlisted for four separate business awards. Jackie, 37, runs baby food cookery school Meals for Squeals in Badminton Road, teaching parents how to produce homemade dishes for their babies and toddlers. Inspiration for the business came from her twin one-yearold sons, Alex and Sam, when she was thinking up new recipes while weaning them onto solid food. Now her success has been recognised after being chosen from more than 900 entrants to go through to the semi-finals of the NatWest Venus Awards for Bristol and Somerset.

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Top book award for former Ridings student Nathan FIRST time author Nathan Filer has stunned the literary world by scooping the Costa Book of the Year award with his debut novel. Nathan, 33, grew up in Frampton Cotterell and attended the then Ridings High School in Winterbourne. His novel, The Shock of the Fall, beat works by the bookmakers’ favourite, Kate Atkinson, and three other writers to win the overall prize and a cheque for £30,000. It was only the fifth time in the history of the awards that a first novel took the title. Nathan, who is a registered mental health nurse and still lives in Bristol, was shocked at his win, which came just days after he and his partner Emily celebrated their wedding. After he was announced the winner of the prestigious award, he revealed he hadn’t prepared a

speech because he had checked out the betting odds for the annual contest. He said: “I’m shocked and delighted. It was a real honour to be considered among such fine writers and works.” The Shock of the Fall is set in Bristol and explores loss, grief and mental illness experienced by the character Matthew, who is left devastated by the death of his brother, Simon. Rose Tremain, chairwoman of the judging panel, said: “The book is exceptionally moving without being sentimental. We’re very much hoping there will be more from this writer.” As well as still working shifts as a nurse, Nathan is also a lecturer in creative writing at Bath Spa University and a standup poet, appearing at festivals and other events across the UK.

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Litter Busters in action VOLUNTEERS are helping keep Frampton Cotterell and Coalpit Heath clean and tidy by clearing up rubbish from paths and verges. The Litter Busters can be seen in their high visibility gear, armed with litter pickers and bags, once a month as they collect discarded paper, plastic and bottles. Set up in 2011, the group is part of the community’s Village Action campaign. Its co-ordinator, Andrew Edgington, said: “Litter picking can be very rewarding. It’s an opportunity to get out in the fresh air and make new friends. “We normally meet at 10am on the last Wednesday of the month and most sessions take under two hours.” Andrew said as well as picking up litter, the group also raised awareness of the problem of litter and tried to improve people’s attitudes to getting rid of it. He said the group’s members encouraged residents to look

after the roadsides and paths next to their own homes and had spoken with managers of local shops and takeaways about their efforts to keep the area free of rubbish. It led to the Nisa convenience store in Woodend Road, Coalpit Heath, making a donation towards buying high visibility vests for the volunteers to wear when carrying out their rubbish clearing duties. Litter Busters will next be out and about on Wednesday, February 26, meeting at 10am at St Peter’s Church, Frampton Cotterell, and going on to litter pick along the Frome Valley Walkway. On Wednesday, March 26, they will meet at the same time in Heather Avenue, Frampton Cotterell, near the entrance to Park Farm village green. The group will also be involved in South Gloucestershire’s annual Big Spring Clean, which runs for two months from March 1.

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A SECTION of Church Road in Frampton Cotterell is to be closed for a total of nine weeks so vital repair work can be carried out to a bridge. The work will be done in two phases, involving an initial closure of three weeks, followed by a further six weeks when drivers will have to follow a long diversion via Yate and Iron Acton in order to travel from one side of the works to the other. However, pedestrians will be provided with a temporary footpath, which will also allow cyclists through the barriers. The road will initially be shut in April so utilities such as gas, water, electric and telecommunications can be diverted from the existing bridgedeck onto a temporary bridge. It is expected that much of the period will cover the Easter school holidays. Phase two is planned for July and August when the schools will also be closed. The bridge by St Peter’s Church goes over the River Frome and is in urgent need of attention because it is crumbling away. Its condition has already led to a 13-tonne weight limit being imposed on the structure to prevent heavy vehicles being

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Vital repairs set to cause misery for motorists driven over it. But the extent of the deterioration makes it necessary to carry out repairs urgently. Frampton Cotterell councillor, Dave Hockey, said: “The bridge is falling to bits. The weight limit was put on it because it is vulnerable but repair work has to be done. “The safety of the bridge and that of the people crossing it is paramount.” Councillor Hockey said the volume of traffic using the bridge had increased by a large amount in recent years, which contributed to the problem now being faced. He said the closure would be a “nightmare” for some but the scheme had been timed for a quieter period of the year when schools and families were on holiday. People running businesses in Church Road said they appreciated the need to carry out the work but some were concerned about the impact of such a long closure on their trade.

Betty Dodsworth, of the Truly Scrumptious Tea Rooms, said the work was necessary so there was no choice over the closure. But she said: “It would be helpful if notices were put up at both ends of Church Road to let people know that businesses were still open.” South Gloucestershire Council spokesman Dominic Moody said the existing bridge

deck would be demolished in the summer and a new one installed. He said: “Doing it at this time will minimise disruption for school buses and will also meet Environment Agency requirements for carrying out works over a major watercourse.” He also said it was normal practice for the council to put up “businesses open as usual” signs on such closures.

Learning about dementia AN information session aimed at helping to improve the lives of people living with dementia will be held in Frampton Cotterell. Dementia Friends is a scheme led by the Alzheimer’s Society. It involves building up a circle of Dementia Friends champions, who are trained volunteers committed to working with family, friends, colleagues and communities to try and make living with dementia better. Anyone of any age can be a Dementia Friend, whose efforts can range from helping someone find the right bus to spreading the word about the condition on social media. Edna Snaith is a Dementia Friend and she will run the hour-long information event in The Beacon at Zion United Church on Thursday, March 6, at 7.30pm. She said people attending would discover what it was like to live with dementia and how that understanding can be turned into action.

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RESIDENTS of a Frampton Cotterell cul-de-sac are worried about extra traffic and loss of parking if a plan for new homes goes ahead. Knightstone Housing Association wants to build six affordable homes, with their own parking, on land between two existing properties in Nightingale Close. But the site is already used by families for their own cars and they want to know where they are meant to park if the scheme goes ahead. One householder even has to keep his motorhome miles away because there is no room for it near his house. Knightstone is proposing to build three two-bedroom homes and three three-bedroom houses on the plot, together with ten parking spaces. Two of the new properties are planned to front onto the close, with the others built to the rear. But the road is relatively narrow and although some residents have driveways for their cars, other vehicles are parked on both sides of the

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Traffic and parking fears for new homes plan road, narrowing it even further. Neighbours said losing the existing parking area could increase hazards if more people had to leave their cars on the road or park on the pavement. Resident Phil Carlsson, who is a health and safety adviser, said: “I’m amazed they are even considering building six new homes in the already congested area of Nightingale Close. “Parking in our road is already difficult, if not impossible.” Mr Carlsson said it was “ridiculous” to try and squeeze that number of houses into the close. He said it would force the vehicles that were parked on the site onto the already congested road and bring extra cars into the area with the new residents. He said: “I am the owner of a motorhome, which I would

love to keep at home, but there is no space so I have to keep it in Avonmouth. “I use it nearly every other weekend and already find it difficult to negotiate the road due to the congestion and believe it would be almost impossible if these new dwellings are allowed.” Other residents have sent objections to South Gloucestershire Council about the implications for parking, as well as loss of privacy for those closest to the planned scheme. Questions have also been raised about the potential loss of access by tractors, combine harvesters and horse owners to land north of the plot if it is built on. Frampton Cotterell Parish Council has raised no objection to the plan. Caroline Hughes, regional development manager at

Knightstone, said: “The site is currently owned by South Gloucestershire Council and following demolition of garages, some local residents have taken the opportunity to use this land for parking. “There is a significant under-supply of rural affordable housing in South Gloucestershire and this development will go some way towards meeting the need for affordable homes. “Our proposal for the site is to meet South Gloucestershire’s policy for the amount of parking needed on new developments, alleviating possible future strain on parking in the area. “We’ve also proposed developing rear access to two of the existing properties, improving parking for the current residents of the close following concerns.”

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In at the deep end for pond clearing volunteers By Matt Evans THE site of the Park Farm duck pond in Frampton Cotterell has undergone its regular facelift. Local volunteers, litterpicking groups, South Gloucestershire councillors and members of the conservation and training organisation TCV turned out in force to clean up the pond, a job that is done several times each year. As well as man-made mess, rushes that disrupt biodiversity and prevent a variety of different animals and organisms from flourishing were cleared away by the team, while members of the Frampton Cotterell litter picking group Village Action Litter Busters cleared debris from the site. However, a brand new duck house could not be installed due to the constant rain and resulting high water level. TCV has been active since 1959 and Jason Leck, practical training officer for the Bristol branch, was on site to oversee nine TCV volunteers who turned up to help with the clean-up effort.

Jason said: “Our trainees are doing a vocational award, a qualification that requires handson conservation work like this. “We do tree-planting and horticultural courses, we work with South Gloucestershire Council and we’d always like to do more.

“Our midweek volunteers turn up and get involved in projects throughout Bristol. We like to get the local community involved and the qualification helps people get back into work.” South Gloucestershire councillor Dave Hockey said: “TCV are very welcome. The

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Frampton Footwarmers return to St Peter’s after 30 years A JAZZ band that was formed to play in St Peter’s Church, Frampton Cotterell, will return to the venue for the first time in nearly 30 years to again help with fund raising. The Frampton Footwarmers Dixieland Jazz Band was put together by Alan Spedding and friends for an evening of entertainment after receiving a request from the then rector, the late Rev John Clutterbuck. He had urged parishioners to help raise money for the church by staging the event. As several of the band members lived in Frampton Cotterell, the name was adopted by the musicians when they had to decide what to call themselves. The success of that first performance led to the Footwarmers being invited to play at other charitable events, both locally and further afield. Their reputation eventually led to invitations to perform on the same bill as a number of top

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Christmas trading at Yate on the up last year YATE Shopping Centre received a festive boost, with an increased number of people visiting the complex in the run-up to Christmas. Andrew Lowrey, the centre’s manager, said Christmas trading had been “excellent”, with annual footfall increases of nearly six per cent in November and more than five per cent in December. Meanwhile, the new year has already seen the opening of the Anytime Fitness gym in East Walk, with fit-out work planned to start at the new Bottelinos restaurant in North Parade. Mr Lowrey said: “It’s good to be able to report excellent trading figures for the Christmas period, especially as there seems to be a mixed bag of results being reported by national operators and other centres. “In the year ahead we will be looking to build on this success. Already Anytime Fitness has

opened its doors for trading in the former nightclub on East Walk. We are hoping to have Bottelinos open by early spring, enhancing the centre’s northern frontage. “Obviously 2014 is going to be an important year for the centre as we hope to make real progress on the cinema development adjacent to the Link Road overflow car park. “We anticipate the planning application will go before a planning committee by Easter but it’s important that people who support these proposals ensure their comments are submitted to South Gloucestershire Council as soon as possible, details of which are on the centre’s website. “We are talking to several potential new national tenants as a result of last year’s marketing campaigns and the exposure and success that Yate Shopping

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The limitations of public transport in our area will be well known to many people living in the Frome Valley area, but there is a glimmer of hope that some improvements could be coming. Last year First Group ran a major consultation on bus services in central Bristol which resulted in cuts in many fares, better deals for children and young people and a restructuring of fares across the city. Now the company has launched a similar consultation on services across the West of England, outside central Bristol. The consultation started on February 1 and will run until March 16. The consultation is called Fairer Fares for All and asks people to give their views either online or on paper surveys about their use of the buses and the fares that they are charged for those services. It will be possible to pick

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Gloucestershire Council to agree to fund services to coincide with visiting hours, there are still many people who will be working at the hospital or who will be attending for treatment who will face a difficult journey. Given the desperate shortage of parking at the new hospital, a decent bus service would be to everyone’s benefit, so we need to keep up the pressure until we get one. I hope that everyone who ever uses local buses (or would do so if they were improved) will take part in this exercise. The significant changes that resulted from last year’s consultation on urban services makes me think there is a chance that by registering our views this time round we will be able to get better bus services – and I will report back in a future edition on the outcome of this process. Steve Webb MP (steve@stevewebb.org.uk )

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February 27 Jazz Live!! Frampton Footwarmers @ St.Peter’s Church, Church Road, Frampton Cotterell, Thursday 27th February at 7.30 pm. Doors open at 7 pm. Bar and refreshments. Tickets £5 from Carolie 01454778348 . As the Frampton Footwarmers are giving this performance to raise money for our beautiful church there will be a retiring collection for the band. March 8 Table top sale at St Peter’s Church in Frampton Cotterell between 2pm and 4pm. £5 for a table -contact Sarah on 07811 916 628 or sarahlparker80@ hotmail.com. 50p entry, tea and cakes for sale, church tower open depending on weather!

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Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am (termtime) Winterbourne Early Years Centre, Greenfield Centre, Park Ave, Winterbourne. For more information call Helen 01454 773781. 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.

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Have you got an event you would like to publicise? Do you run a club or society in the Frome Valley area? Send details of your events or activities to richard@fromevalleyvoice.co.uk or call us on 01454 800120 We will make sure thousands of people in the area get to hear about it 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 Manor Hall Gardening & Social Club The Manor Hall 2.-3.30pm. First Monday of the month, (except for Bank Holidays on the second Monday). 1st Winterbourne Down and Buryside Beavers Scouts 5pm until 6:30pm at the Scout hut on Green Dragon Road, Winterborne. 1st Winterbourne Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Meet Monday evenings in St. Michael’s Room. winterbournesmgsl@ cotswoldedgescouts.org.uk 01454 775024 North Road Ladies, Iron Action Parish Hall, 7.30, every first Monday. 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 Iron Acton WI Iron Acton Parish Hall, 7.30, second Monday of month. Crossbow Singers, Crossbow House, Frampton Cotterell. 7.30. Winterbourn Down Border Morris Morris Dancing, All Saint’s Church Hall, 8.15pm

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Rhymetime. Winterbourne Library. 9.30 – 10am. Rhymes and songs for parents and babies/toddlers to enjoy together. Slimming World 9.30 The Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne. Tel Becca 07721 907780 Knit and Natter The Beacon@ Zion United Church. 10am 12noon. Contact Mary Thexton 01454 850704 Yate Visually Impaired Group. Yate Fire Station 2.30 pm every other Tuesday Contact Gay Williams 01454 321749 gab56@ btinternet.com Winterbourne Ladies, The Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne, 7.30 -10pm, second Tuesday of month. Crossbow Bridge Club, Crossbow House. 7.30pm Slimming World 7.30 Elm Park School, Winterbourne. Tel Becca 07721 907780 Centre Squares (dancing). Winterbourne Comunity Centre 7.45pm Frampton Cotterell WI. Crossbow House, 7.45, fourth Tuesday of month Folk Dancing. Crossbow House, Frampton Cotterell. 8.30 -10.30pm, 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month.

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Pre School Storytime. Winterbourne Library 9.30 – 10.00am, term time only.

Silver Chords Group. Every other Weds, Mason’s View Community Centre Winterbourne. 1.45pm. Entertainment and coach trips. Contact Doreen 01454 776484. Winterbourne Police Beat Post. Greenfield Centre 2pm 3pm Slimming World 7.30pm Frampton Cotterell Cof E School. Tel Lisa 07815 759118 Coalpit Heath WI. Church Hall of St Saviours Church, Coalpit Heath. First Wednesday of each month. 7.45pm Winterbourne Community Centre, The Winterbourne Players, 8.00 pm, Community Centre, Watleys End Road. More info, Brian 07792 656689. 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

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

February at Winterbourne Library Rhymetime: Rhymes and songs for parents and babies/ toddlers to enjoy together every Tuesday morning 9.30 – 10am Pre School Storytime: Wednesday mornings term time only 9.30 – 10.00am Our Chatterbooks Group for young people in years 5 and 6 will meet on Saturday 25 February 2.30 – 3.30pm. The group is now full but if you are in Year 4 or 5 you could put your name on our reserve list for next year.

The NEW Book Group for Parents will be meeting on Friday 10th February 2.00 – 3.00pm And will be discussing Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” For more information about this group please contact Liz Appleby on 07825510079 or speak to a member of library staff Craft Group The craft group has proved to be so popular that we are meeting

not once but TWICE in February - that’s FOUR HOURS of chat and crafts! EVERYONE is warmly welcome on Saturday 4th and 18th February 10am – 12 noon. You can bring along your own craft project or pop in to learn new skills and techniques. Is one of your New Year resolutions to research your family tree? Did you know that you can access the library edition of Ancestry FREE OF CHARGE when you use a

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Centre, Greenfield Centre, Park Ave, Winterbourne. For more information call Helen 01454 773781. Tiny Tots. 2.00-3.00pm,St Peter’s Church, St John’s Ambulance. St Saviour’s Hall, Beesmoor Road. 6.15 - 9pm (term time). 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 Winterbourne Musical Theatre. Winterbourne Community Association, 7.30pm. Winterbourne Flower Club. St Michaels Rooms, Winterbourne 7.30pm, 1st (Practice) and 3rd (Demonstration) Thursdays of each month. Further information call 01454 776753 Winterbourne Evening Women’s Institute St. Michael’s Rooms in Winterbourne at 7.30pm on the second Thursday of every month except August Crossbow Camera Club Crossbow House, 8pm, every Thursday (from September). Contact Mike Challenger 07833316081

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

Saturday Brockeridge Quilters, Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne. 10am to 4pm, third Saturday of the month. Bingo Open7/00pm,Bingo 8/00pm Music & Dancing from 8/30pm-11/30pm Every Saturday night.(£4/00)

Sunday Japanese Embroidery Class Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne 9.30am to 4pm, (monthly). Contact: Jo Tripp 01454 850147. Nature Reserves, Winterbourne work party meets 1030am,

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Woodlands Farm deadline passes without appeal from developers A DEADLINE has passed for developers to try and overturn a council ruling that threw out plans for hundreds of new homes on Woodlands Farm. South Gloucestershire planners had rejected proposals by Barratt Homes to put more than 300 houses on the land but the builder had six months to make an appeal against the decision. Campaigners in Coalpit Heath and Frampton Cotterell had opposed the scheme and lobbied for the land to be kept for community use. Planners said the site had not been included in the area’s planning blueprint and was not within a settlement boundary. Councillor Claire Young, who represents Westerleigh on the council, said: “The deadline has now passed for Barratt Homes to lodge an appeal against the council’s refusal of their application to build hundreds of new houses on land at Woodlands Farm. The good news is that they haven’t done so.” But she warned that it did not preclude another application being made at some time.

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The Globe pub on Church Road has been the centre of Frampton Life for generations. It continues to be a part of the community with its sponsorship of local sports clubs and backing of the Frampton Festival. Current owner Lloyd Williams told Frome Valley Voice about life behind the bar.

How did you get into the pub business? Lloyd - Started helping out at the age of 16 in the local pub where my brother lived and haven’t looked back. Alex - Started working as a part time bar person in a hotel, then took a year out from Uni and progressed to Duty Manger. Then after a few years moved into pubs themselves.

How did you get to own the Globe? After managing the Live & Let Live for Bath Ales for 2.5 years We were looking to buy our own pub, then The Globe came on the market at just the right time. We loved living in the village and thought that the Globe presented a great business opportunity.

What qualities do you need to run a pub? Not sure really! Must be able to deal with different walks of life on a daily basis, whilst enjoying your work. Enthusiastic - and must enjoy it as this is a lifestyle not just a job, especially when you live in the building as well.

Other pubs have been shutting, but the Globe thrives, what’s the secret?

We hope we are in the right place at the right time. We have been blessed that the area has such great and loyal customers and we have tried building on this. There is also

good competition within the village to keep us on our toes.

What’s the best thing about running a pub?

Building great relationships and getting the satisfaction of people enjoying their experience whether they enjoyed there drink or had the best function.

And the worst?!

Things that are out of our control, such as the weather and VAT increases that can put a major strain onto the business.

Is the pub still the cornerstone of the community?

We believe that pubs in general play a major part within the local environment, whether its to have a business meeting over a drink, a reunion or a base for people to meet. They are generally in a central location that gives great access to everyone.

You support a lot of Frampton’s sports clubs, why?

We not only support sports clubs (although this does get mentioned as they are well advertised), we try and support a lot of local Charity’s and groups on a regular basis. Our latest one has been to support Paul’s Place as without help from outside agencies, it is very hard to cover running costs. We offer raffle prizes for as many local groups such as

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the Scouts, as we can. We are supported by the local community, and this is our chance to support them in return.

The Frampton Festival is something close to your heart. Why did you get involved?

We were origionaly approached to do something in our garden to offer to the community to celebrate the Jubilee. After a few meetings with Alison Bray, our ideas were getting a bit big for the garden so we decided to see if we could do it on the Centenary field, as this was a great space within the community. After such a great response and celebration for the Jubilee, the feedback was immense, so we decided as a commitee to see if we could put another one on and re name it The Frampton & Coalpit Heath Festival. This was such a great idea to get rolling for the community and get the local spirit lifted which it did, which is very important to us all in the villages not just for ourselves.

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Avon Harmony, the women’s barbershop-style chorus that entertains at festivals and family events. The a cappella, four-part harmony group also takes part in local and national competitions, drawing its members from South Gloucestershire, Bristol and further afield. Committee member Jackie Boffin said: “Even if you have not sung since schooldays, if you enjoy singing along to the radio or MP3 player and can hold a tune, you can be sure of a warm welcome at any of our rehearsals.” It is not necessary to be able to read music and Jackie said there was the extra bonus of improving breathing and

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and having a lot of laughs. Avon Harmony meets on Thursday nights at Fairfield High School, Horfield. More information is available online at www.avonharmony. co.uk or at facebook.com/ avonharmony

WINTERBOURNE International Academy did well in performance tables based on last year’s GCSE results. The key stage four league tables just published by the Department for Education showed the number of students achieving grades A*-C in English and maths was well above the national average at 68 per cent. The number of pupils gaining at least five GCSEs at those highest grades, including in the subjects of English and maths, was 67 per cent – also higher than the national average but lower than the school’s performance in 2012. At Yate International Academy, results rose for the fifth year in a row, with the number of pupils getting the higher grades in English and maths jumping from 49 per cent in 2012 to 58 per cent in 2013. The tables produced by the department also show the progress made in English and maths. Rob Evans, the principal of Winterbourne International Academy (WIA), said: “Another good set of GCSE results at WIA, with a very strong performance in maths both in terms of grades and three levels of progress. “Equally there was a good performance in three levels of progress in English.” At Brimsham Green School, Yate, the number of students achieving at least five good grades was 48 per cent, while at Chipping Sodbury School it was 56 per cent. Chipping Sodbury School was in line with the South Gloucestershire average of pupils achieving A*-C in maths and English, at 57 per cent.

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Dear Sir, I congratulate you for the effectiveness and encouragement of the “Voice”. In its very first issue in June, it led on the financial plight of St. Peter’s Church, based on the slow but steady decline in the financial bottom line for some years. The considerable effort to inform those in the parish and during the open day in April slowed or reversed this trend but the “Voice” called more succinctly and over a wider area to help to preserve our heritage as well as our worship. There has been much positive reaction and some realisation that the church is not supported by the state or the council and exists on relatively small income. Many have voiced surprise, some have contributed financially and others made offers of help. As examples, people not of our congregation have been informed that St. Peter’s needs stone to rebuild the walls and stone has been given. The Westerleigh Brass Band has continued to play each November or December in the church to help funds and the Christmas fair in the church has attracted more people than ever before. There will be a musical

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treat this month. The Frampton Footwarmers, known for their excellence in the South and South-west, have offered their Jazz Band for a whole evening to play in St. Peter’s to raise funds for the upkeep of the church (Thursday, February 27th at 7:30 in the evening in the church). If you come only to buy bargains or listen to the music, and our new organist and choirmaster is determined to achieve greater heights, look around. There is a book that has been displayed since 1700, a plaque commemorating the war – the Civil War, a chest dating from 1500, another from 1600 or thereabouts and sacristy lamps, although not in precious metal, are thought to be from the sack of Constantinople by Crusaders in the fourth crusade (1204). This is our heritage, not only of just our village. Lately a book has just been published which features, in part, our clock made early in 1858, at the same time and in the same way, by the same clockmaker, as the clock in the Houses of Parliament. A mediaeval furniture expert travelled from Hertfordshire to view the chests. The stained glass windows are some of the best in the country. Hopefully fortune will follow fame. John Alexander Frampton Cotterell

Issues still persist in School Road I WAS interested to read in the Fromevalley voice letters about the Rat Run in Frampton End Road. If you really want to see a Rat run come and live in School Road. This road joining Church Road to Court Road has been an

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ongoing problem for many years, getting worse all the time. It was brought to the notice of Councillors many years ago when we then had meetings, Speed humps were introduced, probably to keep us quiet, this has done nothing to alleviate the problem. Mornings and evenings Traffic are almost bumper to bumper, with School runs and workers. This Road was not meant for this volume of traffic and can only get worse with more houses. Parking at each end does not help the problem. Church Road end with parents collecting children and Court Road with cars beginning to park for the Doctors surgery this I cant understand as most of the time there is adequate parking in the Car Park If God forbid any Ambulance or Fire Engine needed to come through there are times it would almost be impossible. J Luton Frampton Cotterell

Road closure welcomed I READ with some interest the letter from David Stone making his points regarding the imminent closure of Frampton End Road to motorised traffic. I find it somewhat shortsighted to compare this road with Bury Hill, Church Lane, Swan Lane and Nibley Lane. The reason that 750 people signed a petition supporting the closure, including many residents of Frampton End Road, was probably because many of them DID know where this road is situated and the fact that between Frampton and Iron Acton there are six ninety degree, blind bends compared to the other single lane roads David Stone has listed. As a regular user of this road on my bike, I was more than happy to sign the original petition and to attend the various Council meetings to speak in favour of the closure, because to travel this road on a bike or as a pedestrian and to be faced on a blind bend with a motor vehicle coming at you, often at high speed is a frightening experience. The closure to traffic of this stretch of road will be very much welcomed by many people when they find they can walk or cycle without the fear of being wiped out by a speeding motorist. The

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December, 2013 work is due to be completed by the end of the current financial year, so I say “Bring it on” Alan Bracey Coalpit Heath

Calling all likeminded women Missed out on Membership to WI in your Area? Then look no further ~ Come & join Downend Ladies Circle!!! Due to the increased interest recently in WI Ladies Groups forming around this area, I thought I’d write a quick article to let you know all about Downend Ladies Circle & raise awareness of who we are & what we are about – Fun Friendship & Fundraising!!. We are part of the Round Table/41 Club/Tangent family which some of your parents or grandparents may already attend! Basically, we are a group of ladies aged between 18 & 45, who get together every 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month to hang out, catch up, let your hair down, to meet new people & form new friendships. We are currently the only Circle in Bristol, with our nearest being Bath, WottonUnder-Edge, Midsomer Norton & Clevedon! From time to time, we also meet up with other clubs in other areas & take part in events together or organise something for charity or have a big party – basically, it’s a networking device. It is also good for local women to promote their business or let people know of things happening in their area etc. It’s also a FABULOUS way of escaping from our everyday hectic lifestyles, to have a few hours of being yourself with likeminded women. The reason I personally got involved some 15 years ago {& I’m 41 now!!}, is that my husband, was & still is, an active member of Round Table, locally known as “GWRT”. He is also a member of 41 Club & has been involved in Round Table for some 20+ years! I had relocated back to Bristol after living in London for a few years, & I felt I needed something to “bring me back”!! Some of our recent Events have included a “DIY Pamper Party”, a Mad Hatters Black Tie Ball, a Showgirl Workshop involving Can-Can, Charleston & Burlesque!, a Zumba Class, a private tour/experience of the

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“LUSH” Shop at the Mall making Bath Bombs, a Christmas Shopping Trip to the German Markets in Bath, including a lunch & fizz of course!, or sometimes on one of our Wednesday’s, we may also choose to attend the local pub to enter as a team in the quiz or just for a good ole catch up/ natter!! We also turn”50” this year, so we are arranging a fabulously swanky celebration event to mark our “coming of age” with past & present members attending. The friends I have made through Circle, both Locally & Nationally have become lifelong friends & I know that if I ever moved away from the area, I could join another Circle & have an instant network of friends. Downend Circle is open to any lady who may be interested in joining, so why not take a look at the National Website www. ladiescircle.co.uk & if you feel it appeals to you, then please drop us an email without delay DownendLadiesCircle@yahoo. co.uk. You DO NOT need to wait to be invited!! Make yourself known to us!! Both myself & the existing members look forward to hearing from you very soon! Shelley Brown

Hidden agenda idea is ludicrous The recent correspondence on the closure of Frampton End Rd requires further comment. The suggestion of some hidden agenda is ludicrous.The facts are that there are only 5 properties at the Acton end whereas there are over 40 properties at the Frampton end whose occupants with a few exceptions generally accepted the valid arguments for closure.The speed restriction signs have had little or no effect on the White van brigade and Satnav nomads. The petition was only part of the democratic process,full and open discussion was afforded to all parties at the full District council meeting where approval was granted,Councillor D Hockey quite rightly supported the local viewpoint Yes there are rat runs locally on roads totally unsuitable to four wheel traffic but hopefully any major problems which may arise will have as in this case a common sense approach. I now look forward as in my

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youth having a daily walk without having to frequently leap into the hedgerow Walkers and cyclists who use this part of the Avon cycle route will indeed be happy with the decision.perhaps even horses of large stature ! Clive Russell (born in FC some 80plus yrs ago and 55yrs a resident of Frampton end rd )

Our Panto season never started! St. Peter’s Players are really sorry that they were unable to stage their production of “Cinderella” From the start there was a problem with casting. Then we finally had a full cast by the middle of December. We thought all would be well. The final straw came a week later when a key figure in the production pulled out! What to do next? We could either scrabble together a (probably sub-standard production) or postpone it altogether. The decision was made to postpone. Anyone who has been to one of our pantos will (I hope) agree that the standard of our production is pretty high. Our costumes and scenery are par excellence, and all the participants, be they on stage, or backstage, or front of house give 100 per cent. I hope you will be patient and come to see us in January 2015. Thank you, Carolie Green

do not need to be of performance standard, they just need a desire to share in the joy of singing in such an awe-inspiring building for these good causes. Will you come and join us in singing for two local charities and obtain sponsorship helping us raise much needed funds. All monies raised will be used for specific enhancements to the school and church benefitting all users and the local community. Not forgetting the local businesses. Maybe you would like to form a choir for a one off performance, or could provide a service or donation to help us make this event a success? We will update the community regularly with the weekends schedules and events as they are finalised. For more information or a registration of interest form contact Helen Harding: 121 Park Lane, Frampton Cotterell, BS36 2EX 01454 774771 Email: hymnathon2014@ gmail.com Frampton Cotterell CofE School, Rectory Rd, Frampton Cotterell

Please add these dates to your diary – the fundraiser will be a fantastic community event for all to enjoy raising funds for Frampton Cotterell C of E School and St.Peters Church. 16-17 May 2014.

Library bays need sorting Last year the council painted double yellow lines opposite the library and near the school entrance thus reducing parking for the library to the few bays in the lay-by outside the library. That would be fine except there are no parking restrictions for these bays so consequently cars are parking there all day (most likely from the school). The library say they have phoned the council on numerous occasions chasing up the erection of the parking restriction sign but nobody ever gets back the them. This has been ongoing since last October. It makes it very difficult for people who just want to pop into the library to return books for example. Wendy Frampton Cotterell resident

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Frampton Hymnathon I thought I should update everyone for the New Year on fundraising for Frampton school and St Peter’s Church. Many thanks to all the community groups who have offered their singing voices and time to support the weekend event. Over the next few weeks we will be confirming the running order and contacting you all. We would welcome more community groups to join in this amazing event and ask anyone interested to contact us. We are inviting groups from across the community of every size and ability and of all faiths or none to participate in our 31-hour fund-raising event. Participants

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address was ‘Why are Faith Schools so Successful’? At the heart of the discussion was far more than the ranking of Church/Faith schools in Performance League tables where we crudely measure success by the academic achievement of our children in external examinations and tests with a headline figure. No, as the evening wore on we went far beyond this to explore other qualities which underpin the very nature of faith schools and which in reality also underpin the very nature of any good school. Enabling young people to be good and successful human beings requires a high level of pastoral care and support, a truly caring environment which all pupils parents and staff buy into and which is underpinned by a common thread and sense of belonging. In the case of faith schools this is provided by the spirituality of the faith community, it is the cement which holds it all together. It is somewhat ironic that those who challenge the exclusivity of Faith Schools are not prepared to embrace this very element

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which contributes so greatly to their success. However as I reflect on these qualities which have led to successful schools both at Primary and Secondary level, I can’t help but think they are the very qualities which should permeate through out all areas of society, in all our communities. As a Priest the successful communities I have worked in have always oozed ‘community spirit’, built on a real vision and cohesion, underpinned by care and support for all in the community, have engendered a true sense of belonging and in their own way have not been afraid to reflect and embrace a sense of spirituality and culture. It is heartening to think that the communities within the Frome Valley

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CHILDREN at Frampton Cotterell C of E Primary School went on a bird count to help a major survey. The youngsters in class 10 patiently recorded the number and variety of birds that visited the school grounds, using binoculars to get a better view. It was all part of a project for schools linked to the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch that is held every year to assess the state of the bird population throughout the country. James England, a student teacher currently based at the school, said the children got involved in the count because they had been learning about food chains and habitats, including making bird cakes to hang around the grounds for their feathered friends. During the survey, they counted 15 black-headed gulls, four wood pigeons, five house sparrows, two blue tits and two long tailed tits. The results will be sent to the RSPB, which will produce a report on the outcome of the count.

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Top artists announced for festival ORGANISERS of an annual jazz and blues festival have secured top musicians Paul Jones and Dave Kelly for a pre-event concert. Paul Jones, the Manfred Mann frontman and Radio 2 broadcaster, will join fellow Blues Band member Dave Kelly for the performance in Chipping Sodbury Town Hall on April 23, a few weeks before the main festival opens. Festival spokesman Stuart Hobday said: “Our aim is to bring top artists to the town itself, because it costs so much

to attend a concert in Bristol or Bath. "We also know there’s nothing quite like seeing a great musician or singer performing in your own town.” The festival originally started in 2011 as a jazz-only event, hosting the likes of Jacqui Dankworth, Digby Fairweather, Acker Bilk and His Paramount Jazz Band, Brian Carrick's International New Orleans Band and the late Kenny Ball. It has been extended to feature blues music for the first time this year when it runs from

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She said: “The children can try some different crafts, some fun winter sports and also join a trip to the cinema to see the new Lego Movie.” The Easter playscheme will run from April 7-17, with robots and traditional Easter activities in the programme, while leaders are planning to go “around the world” in the summer. OSCARS is a non-profit making organisation that was started in 1992 by a group of parents from the school. Two successful lottery bids enabled it to set up its own premises in 1998 and add a new toilet block three years later. In term time it opens for breakfast from 7.45am, with

RUSSIA and the Winter Olympics will be the theme for the next playscheme to be run by OSCARS in Frampton Cotterell. OSCARS, the out-of-school and holiday playscheme, is run from its own building on the site of Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School in Rectory Road. During term time it can only accept pupils who attend the school into its sessions. But its holiday schemes are open to all primary-age youngsters, allowing children to play with their friends and make new ones. Pam Bailey, the OSCARS’ manager, said the half term playscheme would run from February 17-21.

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Further Confessions of a Library Assistant I attended some training recently aimed at extending the skills of library assistants when working with schools. The trainer asked us some probing questions: “What sort of a reader are you?” “Where do you like to read?” and “What are your reading habits?” He (who had better remain nameless) confided that he was “slow and promiscuous” when it came to reading. He read very slowly with several books on the go at the same time, fiction and non-fiction – a book by the bed and one for the sofa, perhaps even another while he was eating breakfast! I concur – I am definitely a slow reader and often intersperse fiction with (not too much) non fiction. Other staff attending the training day suggested they were “avid and fast,” or “flighty and non-committed.” What sort of reader are you? And where do you like to read? On the sofa? In bed? In the bath? Personally, I’ve never read a book in the bath. I’m sure I’d drop it into the water and that would be the end of that – particularly as I tend to nod off whilst having a soak. I fear I’m divulging too much!

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parable presaging the horrors of the French Revolution. The old and rotten must be exhumed to make way for the new. I didn’t find this book a real page turner, what I call a book to leave the washing-up for; I didn’t read it in one greedy sitting. But I kept coming back to it, savouring the poetic style and the window it offered on pre revolution France; the slow unfolding of the traumatic year in Jean-Baptiste’s life. I felt it was a deserving winner of the 2011 Costa Book of the Year.

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by Teri Terry Imagine having your memory wiped of everything, your personality and memories gone (slated) after being accused of being a terrorist by the Government. What would it be like to live somewhere where you are too scared to talk or make friends with anyone, living with a family of strangers and going to school with people you have never met? Why does Kyla have flashbacks to her past life? What would it be like to wear a tracking device (levo) at all times? Who can Kyla trust? Teri Terry has written a brilliant engrossing book which has been shortlisted for the Concorde Book Award 2013 (an award run by South Gloucestershire schools and libraries aimed at youngsters in Years 7 and 8). I can’t wait to read the sequel. I would recommend this book to young adults but adults would enjoy this too.

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Mixed fortunes for Frampton Cotterell netball teams Frampton Cotterell’s first team played Jets on Saturday, January 25. Jets stood in third position in the league with Frampton in second place. Jets went ahead in the first quarter and Frampton were always on the chase. Any missed goal was switched very quickly by

a fierce Jets defence, which was quickly converted into a goal. Frampton fought to the end but couldn't get within five goals, losing the bonus point and leaving Frampton in second place but only by one point. On the same day, Frampton seconds played an experienced Easton Cowgirls side. Let by their captain Mel Eke, they produced some great set moves which were converted into goals by shooters Lucy Jones and Sally Harding. Cowgirls couldn't convert enough of their chances due to the defence of Catherine Neck (player of the match). The team showed how much they have grown as a team, beating Cowgirls 20-11 and getting a hard fought five league points. Both teams returned to the Grange

on Saturday, February 1, for their next league match. Frampton 1sts were in need of a morale boosting win after losing their last two matches. Being without two regular defenders didn't stop Frampton attacking the opposition Olveston from the start. The sharp shooting combination of Emily Dible and the direct powerful feeds from Jo Slee and Keli Catley gave Frampton a great win 33-17, keeping them in a promotion spot. The seconds were also missing some key players due to injury and had to move their centre player to a shooting position for their match.

It was another display of determination from a developing side but it couldn't match the youth and experience of the Harlequins team, losing 27-17, with Helen Woodborogh as their player of the match. Both teams have full squads for their next league matches.

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January has been a barren month due to the weather conditions and water logging of the pitches. Games at the clubs home ground and school pitches have been affected and the only games played have been away at other grounds. A couple of significant results though saw Frampton firsts add another league victory with a 17-6 win at Hucclecote and a magnificent 60-0 victory for the third team as they retained the Derek Mayer Memorial trophy at Broad Plain. The trophy is always played when the clubs meet to

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Barren month for rugby club remember Derek who was a member of both clubs. Tries from Ricky Sheps (2) , Max and Tony Bleakman,Chris Perry ,Bricktop Salvage ,Ian Fletcher,Mark Smith and Jay Suckling with conversions from Mike Weaver comfortably saw Frampton home. February is the clubs annual VETs tour where 62 club members embark on the clubs biggest ever tour to Market Harborough.

Frampton welcome Michele Frampton RFC has taken on a continental theme this season with a new club member from Terni in Italy, Michele Canulli. Michele has joined the club for this season to experience rugby in England and improve his English language. Club press officer Mike Weaver interviewed Michele to find out some more detail of this unique exchange . Name: Michele Canulli Age: 21 BIRTHPLACE : Narni , Italy . Nickname: Giovanni Position: Flanker Favourite Player: Richie Macaw NZ . Superhero: Incredible Hulk Hobbies: Fishing and skiing Food: Indian and Scotch eggs Drink: Thatchers and Mojitos Favourite Film: Disneys The Lion King Favourite rugby team: Frampton Cotterell RFC How did you end up at Frampton? My coach at Terni , Mauro Antonini, was approached by the Bristol and Argentina international second row Mario Sambucetti who knew Frampton coach Paul Beet .. it was all arranged when Paul came to Terni for a week . It was a great opportunity for me. Have you settled at Frampton? Yes very much so. The club is my family. I live with Colin and Susan Humphries, a special thanks to them and I work for another Frampton player Tony Bleakman. What do you like about Frampton RFC, what is different to Terni RFC ? Frampton is an established club with lots of characters, Terni is a young club and still growing. I love the fun at Frampton

and the people – Smither, Weaves, Ferris, Zaff and Larry have made me part of the club on playing days and at other times. I love the Man of the match drinks and Smither also put up my brother on a recent visit. The rugby is also good and we have some tough matches in different places. I also enjoy helping coach the under 15s , that is rewarding and challenging, they are a good bunch of kids (picture attached at a recent game) What do you miss most from Italy? My girlfriend Marta, my family, my dogs and my horse. I miss the food a little but have been introduced to curry at the Frampton Balti! Whats next for you? I want to stay on in England after this season and maybe try a higher league team

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but my home will always be at Frampton and I will continue to help with coaching and seeing my friends. Whats the funniest/strangest thing you have experienced at Frampton? Easy . . . Smither in the Indian restaurant when Frampton hosted a French vets team Le Vieux Loups. First his chair suddenly collapsed under him then he was given a wash with the hot towels by one of the other players – very funny! And finally tell us something we don’t know about you? The current Wales coach Shaun Edwards came to my club in Terni and watched a game. After he spoke and said you are not a centre , you are a flanker. So I changed position and never looked back.

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Jenny makes long awaited debut SNOWBOARDER Jenny Jones is making her Winter Olympics debut in Sochi, 16 years after taking up the sport. The former Ridings High School pupil had been a keen gymnast when growing up but had a go at snowboarding during a free 30-minute lesson on a dry ski slope in North Somerset when she was 17. She then worked in the French Alps as a chalet maid in Tignes just so she could practice her new skill every day. After a couple of seasons she became a professional snowboarder and since then has been competing at the top international competitions. Now 33, Jenny is a slopestyle specialist with a string of top snowboard titles to her name, including becoming the first UK athlete to win a Winter X Games gold medal.

But it is only now that slopestyle has been introduced into the Winter Games, giving Jenny the chance to go for Olympic glory. Jenny claimed her first World Cup medal – a silver - in New Zealand six months ago but at the end of last year was concussed in a training injury, which ruled her out of a World Cup event in Colorado. Slopestyle involves heading down a course and executing tricks off rails and jumps and Jenny, who still lives in Bristol, spends much of the year following winter around the globe. When she can, she spends as much time as possible back home with with her family and friends, as well as setting off in her van to surf the waves of Cornwall and Devon.

Book your place at Rugbytots Children as young as 2 years old are to get the chance to try out rugby. A new session of Rugbytots is being set up in Frampton Cotterell. The company says it aims to introduce the game to kids between the age of 2 and 7 with weekly play sessions. The Frampton sessions will concentrate on children up to the age of 5, with two classes on Wednesday morning at Crossbow House on School Road. Since the launch of Rugbytots Bristol in 2009, there has been a huge demand for places and the company has been featured on CBeebies’ Mighty Mites and

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Emerging players programme underway Gloucestershire’s first ever Girls EPP (Emerging Player Programme) is now underway. The first of 10 weekly two-hour coaching sessions took place at Gloucester Academy. GCB clubs and programmes officer Lisa Pagett, who is leading the programme said it was an exciting development for women and girls cricket in the county. She said: “It is a great to be able to provide more opportunities for the talented girls we have in our set-up. The programme will allow us to spend more time developing them as individuals which will in turn help raise the standard of women and girls cricket in Gloucestershire. “Two of our players, Eve Alder and Alex Macdonald have recently been involved in England squads and we hope this programme will help some of these girls follow in their footsteps.” The Girls EPP features eight players aged between 11 and 14 with Danielle Gibson - who is one of two girls on the main EPP – joining them when available. Over the 10 weeks the girls will be given the opportunity to hone their technical skills in small group practices and will also do some basic strength and conditioning training. Lisa said: “The first week went really well and the girls showed they have the professional attitude to get the best out of these sessions. Despite being from different age groups they had a really good camaraderie and their ability to work well in small groups will really help their progress over the next nine weeks.” For the list of players involved in the Girls EPP see below: Ella Budd (Bristol Phoenix) Alice Hill (Bristol Phoenix) Naima Milhofer (Downend) Eva Shoemark (North Cotswold Young Cricketers) Natasha Smith (Frocester) Abi Whybrow (Cheltenham College) Ellie Wookey (Bristol Phoenix) Natasha Wraith (Frenchay)

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Rain produces trying time for in-form Frampton Colts FRAMPTON Cotterell Colts rugby team are looking forward to getting back into action after an enforced break caused by the weather made various home and away pitches un-playable. The team started as under-18s but combined with the under-17s to form a Colts team early in the season. The result has been a good selection of players who have put some accomplished team performances together. Their record so far features six wins out of nine games, with one draw and just two losses. Some of the team have been with Frampton since young boys and are expected to carry on into the first team, which in turn can only be good for them and the club. Defeat against Clevedon in their first game was followed by victories against Wiveliscombe and North Petherton before a hard fought draw against the league leaders, Wellington. Defeat against Bridgwater was followed by four successive victories, including turning the tables on Clevedon, and entertaining rugby was often on display. Home or away, Frampton Colts have high hopes for the rest of the season. Some of the players have already had a taste of senior rugby, including during the hailstorm on Saturday, January 25. The good old British weather is just an added challenge.

Harri Brown (passing the ball but partially hidden on the right) passing to Dan Spalding with George Scott and Ollie Hall in support. The game was against North Petherton and the Frampton won 22 – 6

Matt Jones taking the ball forward, playing against Wiveliscombe Colts. Frampton won 38 - 14

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