Frome Valley Voice July 2018

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July, 2018 Issue 61

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Outcry over proposed Coalpit Heath development RESIDENTS living in Coalpit Heath are mounting a campaign to stop development of houses and flats on a plot that currently has just one bungalow.

Developers have submitted plans for 6 three storey homes and 2 flats at number 6 Bell Road, just off the Badminton Road.

Protesters say the development is too close to the Grade II* listed St Saviour’s church, will create parking problems, and claim the plans mean the overdevelopment of the site. Bell Road currently consists of bungalows and two storey homes.

The planning consultancy, BRH Planning Consultants, has responded to Frome Valley Voice, saying that “virtually any” application, “particularly in South Gloucestershire” is objected to by residents, but would be approved were it in happening in Bristol.

Bruce Hosie, from BRH said: “You have to feel for the planners, people want everything to stay the same, when of course this can never be. The site will be developed, it’s only in which way that has to be decided.”

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See page 9 for more Last summer season for historic Iron Acton house Acton Court poised to make changes Page 5 Demolition danger for historic Frampton Cotterell building Parish Council warns old Brockeridge School isn’t safe yet Page 8 Lucky ducklings Orphaned brood rescued from Winterbourne Pond Page 13

Messing about on the river: 1st Frampton Cotterell Guides enjoy their canoe camp on the Thames.

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E-fit issued in appeal It’s a musical month over distraction burglary at the Medieval Barn in Frampton Cotterell POLICE investigating a distraction burglary in Frampton Cotterell have issued an e-fit in a renewed appeal for information.

The incident happened at about 3pm on Wednesday 13 June in Court Road and was reported later that evening. A man claiming to be carrying out a survey for the ‘gas board’ called at the home of an 87-year-old man. He later found that his home had been searched, but nothing is believed to have been stolen.

The caller was described as a white man, of medium build, with dark hair and a strong Northern accent, wearing a dark jacket, a high-vis vest and a yellow lanyard.

Officers have offered home security advice and carried out house-to-house enquiries.

Local Neighbourhood Watch members have been alerted to the crime.

TWO musical events dominate the calendar at the Winterbourne Medieval Barn this month.

The historic building is hosting Verdi's “Falstaff” on Sunday 8 July at 6.00pm.

Tessitoura Opera Group present Verdi's tuneful comedy opera in the unusual and intimate setting of the barn.

That’s followed by the West Gallery Music workshop on Saturday 21 July.

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and band, West Gallery music was popular in churches in the 18th -19th centuries. The Victorians banned it for being too much fun. The music is sung in four parts, and is accessible to everyone whatever your voice range. The workshop will be led by members of Bristol Harmony West Gallery Quire.

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Residents angry over plans for more homes off Badminton Road

PEOPLE living in Coalpit Heath say they’re angry about a proposed development of 6 three storey homes and 2 flats in Bell Road.

The current bungalow at number 6 would be demolished to make way. Bell Road currently has two-storey houses and bungalows, and is near to the Grade II* listed St Saviour’s Church.

Susanna Powell who has lived on the Badminton Road for 30 years, has described it as a ‘typical garden grab’. She said: “The buildings are too high, overpowering and architecturally not in keeping with any other houses and bungalows in this locality. This is the centre of Coalpit Heath village opposite and in very close proximity to our two star listed church, including the surrounding two star listed church wall on a quiet, narrow, one way road.”

Bruce Hosie, from BRH Planning Consultants, the company behind the plans, said: “If you stand on Badminton Road in front of the church it is very difficult to see the site at all due to the trees. How can there be any parking or traffic issues? The site is on a one-way full width road where all traffic leaving the site has to turn right away from Badminton road, and into the centre of the village with its many access points, and the site has 16 parking spaces on site, plus ample on street parking, due to the road being one way.”

The site is just within Frampton Cotterell parish council on the boundary of the Westerleigh Parish Council area. Westerleigh Parish Council has objected on

grounds of overdevelopment, lack of gardens and impractical parking, as well as potential increased traffic, and the three storey modern homes being out of character with the nearby church.

South Gloucestershire Council’s Conservation Officer has also objected because of the proximity of the development to the church. In his formal report to planners, Ian Gething said: “It will, without doubt, compete visually with the grade II* listed St Saviours Church as a result of its excessive scale,

height and massing and it will be an imposing and discordant addition to the setting of the church which is characterised by modest, two-storey detached and semi-detached dwellings in relatively spacious plots.”

A similar application to demolish a nearby property at 190 Badminton Road and build three detached three storey town houses was previously rejected due to overdevelopment.

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Change coming to historic house ACTON Court in Iron Acton is to undergo major changes that will see its summer opening season take on a different format next year.

Built in nine months for a weekend visit by Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn during their summer tour of the West Country in 1535, the house and grounds have been open to the public for 20 years but this year is the last of its formal summer season.

Lisa Kopper, Artist in Residence at Acton Court told the Voice: “At this stage there are a number of structural repairs that need to happen and the walls have suffered greatly over the past few years due to the unusual weather patterns. We need to schedule vital repairs and are planning to announce future plans at the end of the year.”

“We would like to open the gardens in June as during the years of summer tours, the public has rarely been able to see the beautiful Acton Court roses.”

Over the years Acton Court has become known for its high quality events and especially the renaissance music performed in King Henry VIII’s rooms of state.

This summer is no exception and tickets for two concerts, Music for the Two Mary’s on the 29 July and Glorianna on the 12th August are still available.

The grounds have been cultivated as a small wild life reserve with Hawk and Owl Trust volunteers working to maintain the natural habitat and fauna. Wildlife broadcaster Chris Sperring MBE will be taking evening wildlife walks on the 12, 18 and 20 July.

Tours conducted by Blue Badge Guides also feature and take in both house and grounds which includes the stunning wild meadows and Tudor style organic kitchen garden.

More information can be found at: www.actoncourt.com

Volunteers needed to make cards for charity VOLUNTEERS are being sought in the Frome Valley area to set up a card making group for the Bristol charity Goodwill Children’s Homes.

The cards are sold to raise funds to help educate orphaned and destitute children in Southern India.

Between 6 and 10 people are needed, and the group would meet once a week. Companies are being asked to donate materials and glue. Training and mentoring is provided to get the group started.

The charity’s administrator, Theresa van der Merwe, said: “This is an opportunity for you to meet local like-minded people for a chat, coffee and card making, it’s great fun and you will be so pleased with what you will achieve. You don't need to be experienced, just have the want to create.”

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Growers ready for flower Exhibition raises money and vegetable show for Air Ambulance

FROME Valley Art Group’s annual exhibition has raised £600 for the Great Western Air Ambulance. Local sponsors helped the fundraising effort, and Joe Hughes, the Charity’s Community Fundraiser, was on hand to receive the cheque at the group’s afternoon session

at the Greenfield Centre in Winterbourne.

The group is on the lookout for new members of their Friday afternoon and evening sessions. Contact 01454 250817 or fromevalleyartwinterbourne@ gmail.com for details

ORGANISERS of the Winterbourne Down & District Horticultural Society Annual Flower & Vegetable Show are hoping for a bumper entry list for the event.

This popular annual show is on Saturday 18 August at the Greenfield Centre in Wintebourne. There are plenty of classes to choose from, including fruit and vegetable sections for the green fingered, a floral art section, a homecraft section (with classes for various baked foods and jams) and a photographic section.

The show is open to the public in the afternoon, when the shields are awarded to the winners.

If you would like to enter the competition, schedules can be obtained from Richard on 01454 773218.

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Parish council warns of demolition danger as historic building goes up for auction money raised from the sale of the school grounds and buildings has to go back into providing education in the parish.

Council clerk Naomi Bibi told Frome Valley Voice: “The school is an important landmark in the village and has provided education to the children of Frampton Cotterell since 1846. Whilst South Gloucestershire Council may be permitted to sell the land and buildings on it, there are restrictions stipulated in the terms of the 1846 trust.”

“Importantly, any proceeds from the sale of the school site must be applied to deliver the terms of the original trust.

In other words, every penny that South Gloucestershire Council stands to make from selling Lot 2, must be re-invested in a new school within the Parish boundaries to continue providing education for the children of Frampton, and absolutely cannot be used for any purposes other than this.”

The parish council is urging local people to comment on plans for the site on the South Glos Council planning website (reference number PT18/0930/R3O), as well as

contacting Historic England via their website southwest@HistoricEngland.org.uk Ms Bibi said: “The Parish Council wants to reiterate how important it is that both the original school building (along with its surrounding stone walls) is protected, and that also all proceeds from the sale of the old school must go directly back into providing a place of education for children of the village.

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The school is to be located on one site, with the infant school being sold off. There are three lots for auction by sealed bids, due as Frome Valley Voice went to press. The first lot is the general school grounds and the modern buildings on the infant school site.

The second lot is the Victorian building on the same site, with a third lot being auctioned on the junior school site for housing.

The council’s auction papers say the Brockeridge School building ‘should be retained’, but conservation officers at the council have warned this doesn’t afford the building complete protection if developers want to demolish it.

Frampton Cotterell Parish Council has put in a bid to Historic England in an attempt to have the building nationally listed. They hope this will help protect the building.

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Man cautioned after cars smeared with grease

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A MAN has been given a caution by police after the windows of ten parked cars were smeared with a greasy substance.

The majority were parked in Church Road, Frampton Cotterell, but it also happened to some vehicles on Beesmoor Road and on the Badminton Road.

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n NEWS ORGANISERS of the Iron Acton Mash say tickets are selling very well for the music event on 6 July, with the Queen tribute band, Flash topping the bill.

Supporting Flash is critically acclaimed soul singer, Elle Bailey who hails from Chipping Sodbury but has recently recorded an album in Tennessee.

Just back from a European tour, she says she welcomes the opportunity to play to a home crowd.

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Last chance for tickets as Iron Acton gets ready to rock unique blend of "Bristone" music. Several of the band members went to Iron Acton primary school but have gone on to play at festivals all over Europe including Glastonbury.

Classical music is the focus of the Proms on Saturday 7 July.

This year’s theme is a "Night at the Movies" with the 60 piece Bristol Millennium Orchestra appearing with other local performers.

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Festival organisers hope to keep July date as they gear up for this year’s event THE organisers of the Frampton Festival say they hope to keep running the event in July, despite suggestions from Frampton Cotterell Parish Council that it should move to September.

Festival organiser Ian Haddrell said: “The council have

concerns about the decrease in biodiversity in Centenary Field, and their proposal is not to cut the meadow grass in July prior to the festival, which would have an impact on the area that the festival could utilise. However, the venue and date is secured for this year and 2019. We are hopeful that the festival will remain in its current location and on its established date.”

This year’s event promises to be a well attended event with the festival now in its sixth year.

The Festival committee have been working since November to organise the event, with Professor Panic’s Circus, Rogers’ fairground rides, Frampton Cotterell Air Training Corp’s flight simulator, and steam engine rides just some of the attractions on offer.

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Headlining the festival this year will be Bristol band The 19 Sixties.

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n NEWS SIX ducklings have been saved from Winterbourne Pond by volunteers after their mother was killed.

The rescue took several volunteers a couple of days to catch all the ducklings and take them to a rescue centre.

Ken Thomas, a wildlife volunteer helped with the rescue, wading into the pond to catch five of the six surviving duckings as David McFarlane helped from a coracle boat.

Tom Baxter brought his kayak to the rescue effort the next day, along with Maddie Gould who

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Lucky ducklings saved from pond after rescue effort bought a dinghy to help out the rescue.

The last ducking took some time to locate and rescue, but by the evening, and with a small crowd now on the banks it was caught in one of several nets employed in the chase.

Ken told Frome Valley Voice: “It was hilarious to see a queue of people, children and adults alike, gathering around to photograph the little hero duckling I had collected the night before. It gave me probably the greatest pleasure of any of the rescues I've ever done to see that little chap join his siblings in the incubator.”

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South Glos Show to celebrate fifth anniversary with a taste of Russia THIS year's South Gloucestershire Show will get a taste of Cossack life with the visit of the Stampede Stunt Company. The international Cossack warriors will perform their Dzhigitovka routine on horseback, highlighting their trick riding.

The South Glos Show is in on the 4 and 5 August, and organisers hope their fifth year will see record attendances at the show ground in Henfield.

Other attractions include a new birds of prey show in the main arena and a dog agility display. The country fair area will see the Wye Valley Axemen showing off their skills. The motoring filed with have vintage cars on display and there will also be a food festival marquee.

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More prison officers in Eastwood Park to tackle increase in assault and self-harm Joseph Hook, data reporter THE number of prison officers in Eastwood Park Prison has increased over the last year, as the establishment tackles rising levels of assault and self-harm.

But unions have warned of high turnover rates among prison staff, with inexperienced officers facing more violence and drug use among prisoners.

Newly-released figures from the Ministry of Justice show that there were 14 more officers in Eastwood Park Prison in March this year than a year previously an increase of 8%.

The government has hired more than 3,000 prison officers since 2016, following a six-year period during which the prison service lost nearly a third of its workforce.

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Figures released last month showed that there were 194 assaults in Eastwood Park last year, more than seven times the level in 2012. Of those assaults, 73 were on staff. Cases of self-harm had also more than doubled over five years.

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Glyn Travis, the assistant general secretary of the Prison Officers' Association, said the high turnover of staff in prisons was a cause for concern.

He said: "The biggest problem that we see now is that a lot of establishments have more than 50% of staff who have less than two years' service in prisons.

"The attrition rate, for people who leave the service in the first 12 months, is about 16% - that's a massive increase since 2010, when it was around 2%.

"In prisons, there are serious acts of violence every day on staff and on other prisoners. The NHS have said that they have concerns for nurses in prisons being in contact with fumes from drugs - prison officers are in this environment every day."

The justice secretary, David Gauke, said that 3,111 prison officers were recruited between October 2016 and March 2018, surpassing a government pledge to recruit 2,500 prison officers by the end of this year.

He said: "Let me be clear the recruitment drive continues and will continue until we reach required levels across the prison estate, with the same urgency that has secured this remarkable influx of new staff."

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All aboard as cricket club celebrates special anniversary OLD Down cricket club are celebrating their 175th birthday with a series of special events that include a dinner on board the SS Great Britain.

What is thought to be the oldest club in the Bristol area was established very close to July 19, 1843 when Brunel’s iconic steamship was launched.

The world is a very different place these days but the first Old Down cricketers would still recognise the club’s undulating outfield and stunning views over the Severn Estuary to the Welsh hills.

Andy Rowen is in his third year as chairman, following in the footsteps of his father Roger who is now president, while 14-year-old son George is starting to make an impression at a club dominated by family groups sharing a love of cricket.

Andy said: “Even on a cold night it’s good to come up and enjoy what we have here. We’re a village cricket club with no pretences … we play for fun and we try to win. But we try to do it properly, shaking hands after and then having a beer.”

Old Down put out two senior Saturday sides in the Bristol & District League as well as under-11, under-13 and under-15 youth teams along with running Chance to Shine for under-9s and the new All-Star scheme which is aimed at youngsters aged five to eight.

Andy added: “It’s wonderful to be here on a Friday and see kids absolutely everywhere. The anniversary will include a family day in June because we want

Old Down troupers (l to r): Maintenance officer Dave Buckley, chairman Andy Rowen, first team skipper Tom Pullin, junior chairman Reg Purchase and secretary John Peplow celebrate Old Down’s 175th anniversary. the celebrations to include our juniors.”

“It wasn’t that long ago that we were struggling at times to get our 2nds out but a tremendous amount of hard work has gone into our juniors and we’re now starting to see the fruits of those labours.”

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Old Down, who have a special match against the MCC on August 5, are not quite as old as Lansdown who, batting for Bath, trace their origins back to 1825 but edge ahead of Congresbury (1844) and Frenchay (1846).

The Great Britain dinner is set for July 6 when the world’s first steamship will remember its

important role in cricket history as the vessel which, in 1861, departed Liverpool carrying the first ‘All England’ cricket team to Australia.

The 12-match tour by ‘The Trailblazers’ was such a success that it paved the way for The Ashes series which are such a beloved part of today’s cricket calendar.

Competition winners Congratulations to our winners of our competition to win copies of Deb Hunt’s books. John Cunningham-Smith, Alison Sullivan, Julie Mackay and Sharon Webb all won books from Deb, who lives and writes in Sydney, Australia but who grew up in Frampton Cotterell.

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Park event raises funds for new play area An appeal to raise funds to transform the play area at Beesmoor Road Playing Fields has received a boost after a community event there. The Big Picnic and Dog Show raised more than £1,700 towards the cost of the new play area. Perfect weather brought crowds out to enjoy displays from local organisations as well as a fun dog show.

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Minor Injuries Unit employs extra triage nurse to cope with demand DEMAND for services at the minor injuries unit in Yate increased by over 20 per cent during April and May this year compared to last year, triggering an increase in staff.

Sirona Care and Health which runs the unit has now funded an additional nurse to help with the increase in demand.

Carrie Wedgwood, Head of Adult and Specialist Services for Sirona, said: “We aim to always have a triage nurse on duty when we are open and Sirona has funded an additional Emergency Care Practitioner on Mondays (or the day after bank holidays) which are traditionally very busy.”

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We have full details on what we can and cannot treat on display at the unit and on our website www. sirona-cic.org.uk.”

South Gloucestershire Lib Dem Group Leader, Claire Young, said: “I hope this new initiative will improve things for staff and patients as they are in desperate need of extra resources.”

Local Lib Dem Heath spokesperson Councillor Sue Hope said: “We will continue to lobby for extra resources for Yate, as the service there is so popular.

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Kids toddle off to raise money for meningitis charity YOUNG children at a Winterbourne School have been busy raising more than ÂŁ2,000 for the charity Meningitus Now. The early years department at Silverhill School took part in two different events, with the pre-school and babies unit taking part in a toddle waddle by walking/running/skipping around the school field for a target of a mile.

The nursery unit took part in a scoot-a-thon, with the children bringing in their own scooters and bicycles to ride seven laps around the schools tennis courts.

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Yate breastfeeding support project wins Queen’s award Up to 40 volunteers who support breastfeeding Mums are to receive the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest accolade which can be given to volunteer groups in the UK. The Barnardo’s Breastfeeding Peer Support Project provides emotional and practical support to new mothers. Weekly groups are held at venues in Thornbury, Yate and across South Gloucestershire. The Yate group, called Yate Great Friends, meets at Yate Childrens Centre on Cranleigh Court Road on Thursdays between 11.30am 1.00pm.

Since it was commissioned in 2011, it’s helped over one thousand women, and more than 400 families use it every year.

The trained volunteers act as ‘peer supporters’, to help mothers for as long as is needed.

They work with women giving any amount of breast milk, via any method.

Barnardo’s breastfeeding counsellor Ann Watts said: “We are delighted our selfless volunteers have received royal recognition for their amazing achievements. Their enthusiasm and commitment are outstanding. They are all mums with their own young families but they all wanted to ‘give something back’ to their local community. They provide a warm, welcoming and encouraging environment, which is so vitally important for new mothers but especially

The Barnardo’s South Gloucestershire Breastfeeding Peer Support Project; Children’s services manager Anthony Hill with, left to right, lactation consultant April Whincop, breastfeeding counsellor Lucy Champion, volunteer co-ordinator Nicola Cunnington and breastfeeding counsellor Ann Watts. for those feeling anxious and overwhelmed.”

One mother said: “Becoming a mum and breastfeeding were the best but also the hardest things I’ve ever done. The support from the group made all the difference.”

Cllr Erica Williams, Cabinet member for public health at South Gloucestershire Council, said; “I was thrilled to learn that

the volunteers who help run this council-commissioned service have won such a prestigious Queen’s Award. Different levels of support are available to mothers who use this service, including access to advice from a breastfeeding counsellor, and the seven community-based breastfeeding groups – run by the volunteers – where mothers can go to get ongoing peer

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SOUTH Gloucestershire Council says recycling has increased and landfill is down a year after it introduced weekly collections and smaller black bins.

Since weekly recycling collections began in June 2017, an extra 3,644 tonnes of recyclables have been collected, a 14 per cent increase.

Since the smaller black wheelie bins were rolled out over 12 weeks from January 2018, and has resulted in 3,350 tonnes less waste being thrown away, a 16 per cent reduction.

A council spokesman said: “While some experienced some inevitable teething issues with changes to the service, the overwhelming majority are now sorting their recyclables effectively and with a renewed focus on recycling more, putting less in their smaller black bins.”

“We found that 52 per cent of the average households black bin rubbish could actually be recycled from home. Putting recycling in the black bin increases costs, affects our recycling rates, and wastes valuable resources.”

Councillor Paul Hughes, Cabinet Member for Communities and Tourism, said: “I want to thank residents and our staff who have contributed to the success of our new approach so far.”

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Points West presenter Will Writing & opens charity fun day Estate Planning ALEX Lovell from BBC Points West is opening the Headway Bristol summer fun day on Sunday 15th July. Headway is a Frenchay based charity that helps survivors of brain injuries live as independently as possible, and offers support to their families. The event features a BBQ and bar, dog show, activities for children, live music, stalls and a raffle. It gets underway at Frenchay Cricket Club from 125pm with free entry. All the money raised will go to the Headway Bristol Carers and Community Support fund.

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I LOVE a good story, especially children’s books that don’t take too long to read and often the story being told is teaching a fact or a life skill. Some of the books that come to mind are the “Hungry caterpillar” which explains the life cycle of a caterpillar in a very memorable way and “The Rainbow Fish” which could be used to teach about sharing and/or pride.

For many of us we will remember a fact or a life skill much better when it is related to a story because the story captures our attention and often encourages the creativity within us. Some of us will associate ourselves with one particular character in the story and that may give us encouragement or perhaps a challenge.

Jesus loved to tell stories and

we can read many of them in the Bible. The stories he told were called parables. A story with a meaning. Jesus used stories that the people listening could relate to, stories using situations that were happening in their everyday lives.

Sometimes Jesus would relate the story to a spiritual truth and other times he would leave the crowds to work out for themselves what that story might mean to them.

One of the things I love to do with the stories that Jesus told is to read them and look at them with other people because the thoughts I have from reading the story are often completely different from the thoughts someone else has so we can learn from one another. I particularly love to look at these parables with children because their insights and thoughts

are so inspiring and fresh, and the children always teach me something new.

I am particularly excited about the “Jungle Jamboree Holiday Club” this year as we look at the wonderful stories Jesus told and consider one another’s thoughts.

Jesus often told his stories on a beach, but we are looking forward to telling stories in nowhere other than the jungle!

So why not read some of the stories Jesus told and see what you think. Children who have been in Primary School this last year or longer are welcome to join us at the “Jungle Jamboree Holiday Club” and explore the stories there through fun, games, crafts, songs and friendships. To sign up visit www.zuchurch.co.uk

Cotswold voluntary wardens given Queen’s Award A TEAM of voluntary wardens who support the work of the Cotswolds Conservation Board have been given the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest accolade given to volunteer groups in the UK.

The Queen’s Award recognises outstanding work done by the volunteers in their own communities.

Head Warden, John Shaw, and Volunteering Coordinator, Rebecca Jones, both attended the Queen’s Garden Party to celebrate all 2018 award winners.

Local projects have included the unveiling of a new information board in the garden of The Dog, Old Sodbury, where three trails The service is celebrating its 50th year in 2018 meet; the Jubilee

Way to Severn, the Frome Valley Way to Bristol and the Cotswold Way. There’s also been scrub clearance at Old Sodbury Hill Fort. Working parties are often seen working in the area repairing and restoring dry stonewalls, maintaining the labyrinth of paths and by-ways, coppicing woodland and planting trees. Wardens also lead regular guided walks, and ‘Tuesday Tramps’.

Martin Lane, Director of the Cotswolds Conservation Board, said: “The Cotswolds Voluntary Wardens put in over 48,000 hours of work this year, across a diverse range of projects – so this award and the garden party

were a wonderful recognition of their dedication to this beautiful region. We look forward to seeing what they achieve over the next 12 months!”

2018 is the 50th anniversary of the Volunteer Wardens in the Cotswolds AONB. John Shaw, Head Warden, said: “This award recognises fifty years of commitment and achievement in making the Cotswolds a great place to be, thanks to the passion, creativity and drive of our voluntary wardens. For half this time we have truly appreciated the tireless guidance, support & encouragement of our Coordinator Becky Jones.”

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Man who fled the UK appears in court over serious assault in Yate A MAN who fled to Poland after being convicted of a serious assault will now serve his time after being arrested.

Daniel Pisarski, 23, and his brother Adam Pisarski, 24, approached a family on New Year’s Day 2016 when they were walking down Scott Way. It was about 2.30am and they were going home after a party.

They launched an unprovoked assault in front of the group which included children.

A 40-year-old man and a 37-year-old man suffered serious injuries and needed hospital treatment. A 40-year-old woman was knocked unconscious to the ground.

The two men fled to Poland but were tried and convicted in their absence. Daniel Pisarski was charged with one count of GBH and one count of ABH. He was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison. Adam Pisarski was jailed for four years and six months, including a month for an additional count of battery.

In May, Daniel Pisarski was arrested by Polish authorities and in June he was extradited to the UK. On Friday 15 June he appeared at Bristol Crown Court to have

his sentenced confirmed by the judge. He was jailed for an additional six weeks for failing to attend the court.

Detective Constable Mark Wilkes said: “This was a vicious unprovoked assault on a family as they walked home from a New Year’s party.”

“There were eight children present during the assault, ranging in age from four months old to 14 years old. This was an extremely distressing incident for them to witness.”

“Daniel Pisarski thought he could evade justice by fleeing the country. But this shows we will pursue wanted criminals even beyond our own borders and should act as a warning to others who may think they can escape the law.”

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June 30 n Saturday June 30th 7.30pm Bristol Chamber Orchestra invite you to a Summer Serenade at Frenchay Parish Church BS16 1LJ. They are playing Boyce, Elgar, Grainger, Dvorak, Grieg and Strauss, and have a soprano soloist for Mozart Exultate Jubilate and Gershwin Summertime.

Tickets £9 in advance . Contact 0117 9562106 £11 on the door.

Students £5 Children free. Includes refreshments.

June 11 n Bristol Budgerigar Society.

Monday June 11 commencing at 7.30pm. Competition for Any Blue Budgerigar. Please book birds in before 8.00pm. Temporary venue: The Methodist Hall, Down Road, Winterbourne Down, Bristol BS36 1BN. Visitors welcome to join us without commitment to join. Further details from the Secretary Colin Parsons. Tel 01454 775878. colinpauline@hotmail. com or Chairman Alan Fretten.

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n Cleve Archers Taster Session, Up Yonder, Moorend, BS16 1SS – Tuesday 12th June from 6-8pm. Come along and try archery – booking required. For further information and to reserve a place visit http://clevearchers. co.uk/community-taster-sessions/ (for adults and children age 7+).

Suggested donation £2.50.

June 21 n South Glos. Decorative and Fine Art Society. Our last lecture before the summer break is on June 21st

by Charles Hajdamach, one of the top authorities on glass who has lectured worldwide. Community School Bradley Stoke at 7.30 pm July 8 n Friends of Manor School are proud to present Happy’s Circus and Summer Fair on the afternoon of Sunday 8th July.

There will be lots to see and do for all the family, refreshments BBQ and bar as well as traditional stalls and external traders. For tickets to the circus, please email friendsofmanorschool@

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Monday July 9 commencing at 7.30pm. Young Budgerigar Competition with two nest feather classes. Venue; Little Stoke Community Hall, Little Stoke Lane, Bristol BS34 6HR. Visitors welcome to join us without commitment to join. Further details from the Secretary Colin Parsons. Tel 01454 775878. colinpauline@hotmail. com or Chairman Alan Fretten.

Mobile 07922538894 E-mail alan_ fretten13@hotmail.com July 9 n Summer Fair St Peter's Frampton Cotterel between 2 and 4.30 pm.

The Summer Fair is taking place at Bridge House in Rectory Road. The famous Bridge House Trains will be running. We'll have stalls where you can buy pre-owned toys, games and jewellery; we'll also have a bottle tombola and much more.

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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED n 1.30pm, Frenchay Fete & Flower Show Stalls open 12.30. Exhibition areas 1.30pm Attractions include Animal corner with Alpacas, Brass band, Morris dancers, Junior Cheer leaders, Face painting, Cream teas and free Vintage buses connecting Vintage Vehicle exhibition at Frenchay Museum. Frenchay Common:Entry £2.50: Car parking.

Pictures & entry form for exhibits: www.frenchayflowershow.com

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Northend House, 3 High Street, Wickwar GL12 8NE. Victorian walled garden of approximately a third of an acre, run on organic principles. Mature shrubs and informally planted perennial borders designed to attract bees and butterflies. Wildlife pond with small stream. n Sun 15 July 1:00-5:00pm Combined admission with The School Yard, £5, children free.

Home-made teas in village hall.

The School Yard, 2 High Street, Wickwar, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 8NE Garden arranged around a former Victorian school. Vegetable plot with large greenhouse.

Terraced flower garden with variety of trees and shrubs. Mediterranean courtyard. n Sun 15 July 1:005:00pm Combined admission with Northend House £5, children free.

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Regular events Monday n Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am (termtime) Winterbourne Early Years Centre, Greenfield Centre, Park Ave, Winterbourne. For more information call Helen 01454 773781. n Open Door bereavement

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

Scrabble, The Community Centre, Winterbourne, 2- 4.30pm n Manor Hall Gardening & Social Club The Manor Hall 2.-3.30pm.

First Monday of the month, (except for Bank Holidays on the second Monday). n 1st Winterbourne Down and Buryside Beavers Scouts 5pm until 6:30pm at the Scout hut on Green Dragon Road, Winterborne. n 1st Winterbourne Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Meet Monday evenings in St. Michael’s Room. winterbournesmgsl@ cotswoldedgescouts.org.uk 01454 775024 n North Road Ladies, Iron Action Parish Hall, 7.30, every first Monday. n Women’s Fellowship Zion Church Hall 2.30p.m.- 3.45 Programme of speakers, choirs., followed by a cup of tea. 1.50p per week. For details ring Pat Lax 886830 n Iron Acton WI Iron Acton Parish Hall, 7.30, second Monday of month. n Crossbow Singers, Crossbow House, Frampton Cotterell. 7.30.

Term Time only, starting in September. We would love to welcome more tenors and basses.

Please contact Dave on 07834 184142 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.

Opening Times: Mon 09:00 - 17:30 Tues 09:00 - 17:30 Weds 09:00 - 12:30 Thurs 09:00 - 17:30 72 Bradley Avenue 09:00 - 17:30 Winterbourne BS36 1HS Fri Sat 08:00 - 12:30 01454 776 803 Sun Closed Play Fifa while you wait

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laughterinline.org n Winterbourne Scrabble Club - weekly 2.00 - 4.30 pm at Winterbourne & District Community Centre, Watleys End Road, Winterbourne. Further info from Gill on 01454 773573. n Slimming World Monday: 5.30pm & 7.30pm Watermore Primary School Call Alison: 07972376055 n Winterbourne Afternoon WI meets at Salem Church Hall, Factory Road, Winterbourne on the 2nd Monday of each month at 2pm. We welcome visitors. Contact 01454 250817 for details or look at our web site www.wawimoonfruit. com or email lesleysharman@ gmail.com n Pickleball - the exciting new racquet sport - is now at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre. Sessions on Monday’s from 10 - 12.00.

Everybody welcome - no upper age limit - all equipment provided, just wear comfortable clothing and trainers - first session FREE. Check us out on Facebook at Bristol Pickleball Club. n Pilates, and Pump & Tone, at Chipping Sodbury Sports Centre.

Mondays and Wednesdays :- Pump & Tone 6:30pm; Pilates 7:30pm. £6:00 per class; or a monthly tariff of £40.00 allowing unlimited access to the Chipping Sodbury and Bradley Stoke classes is available as well. www.exercisewithlailibrooks. com for full information. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@tiscali. co.uk, or just turn up. n Frampton Cottrell. Watermore Primary School (Infants), Woodend Road, (Opposite the Brockeridge Centre) 5.30 & 7.30pm Tel: Jude 07968 426809 n Macular-support group meets monthly - 3rd Monday 1:30-3:30pm at Watkins room, old grammar school, highstreet Chipping Sodbury. Contact Tony : 01454314066 n Mondays 10am-11-30am Butterflies. A new and friendly group, meeting in the church hall. £3-00 per family, including toys and books, a play area for crawlers and song time, Refreshments provided. n Winterbourne Tennis Club. 4.30.

Junior tennis coaching Winterbourne recreation field, BS36 1LU. All ages 3-16 yrs. Contact Imed (club coach) 07459636436 or imedhamroumi@msn.com

The Arts Society Severn Valley

We meet in the Town Hall in Chipping Sodbury on the third Monday of each month. n 18 June 2018. he Cult of Glorianna: Art, Music and

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Personality at the Court of the Virgin Queen. Visitors are £6. www. svdfas.co.uk. n Bristol Budgerigar Society hold meetings at Little Stoke Community Hall, Little Stoke Lane, Little Stoke, Bristol BS34 6HR. Meetings commence at 7.30pm on the second Monday of each month. Chairman Alan Fretten. Mob 07922538894 E-mail alan_fretten13@hotmail. com Details from the Secretary Colin Parsons Tel 01454 775878.

E-mail colinpauline@hotmail. com Membership; Adult £7.00, senior £5.00, same address partners £10.00, different address partners appropriate single rate each. Juniors free. Visitors always welcome without commitment or charge to see the wonderful budgerigar breeding, exhibition and social experience that Bristol Budgerigar Society can offer.

Tuesday n Rhymetime. Winterbourne Library. 10.30- 11am. Rhymes and songs for parents and babies/ toddlers to enjoy together. n Slimming World 9.30am & 11.30am, 5.30pm & 7.30pm, The Greenfield Centre, call Frankie 07519347243 n Knit and Natter The Beacon@ Zion United Church. 10am 12noon. Contact Mary Thexton 01454 850704 n Yate Visually Impaired Group.

Yate Fire Station 2.30 pm every other Tuesday Contact Gay Williams 01454 321749 gab56@ btinternet.com n Winterbourne Tuesday group, The Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne, 7.30 -10pm, second Tuesday of month. Everyone welcome. n Slimming World 7.30 Elm Park

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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED School, Winterbourne. Tel Becca 07721 907780 n Centre Squares (dancing).

Winterbourne Comunity Centre 7.45pm n NEW Zumba Gold class!

Tuesday’s - 11:30am at St Saviours Church Hall, Coalpit Heath (£5 ). Low impact moves for over 55’s, beginners and people recovering from an injury. All ages and abilities welcome. www.gozumbauk. com. Come and join the party, Jodie 07769274440 n 60+ Dance Fit class. 11.00 at Crossbow House. £4.50 a session.

Suitable for all levels of fitness.

Please contact Nina for more information : 07833917974 n Winterbourne Down & District Horticultural Society, All Saints Church Hall, Winterbourne Down, BS36 1BX, 7.30 pm. 2nd Tuesday of the month. Info: Richard on 01454 773218. n Folk Dancing. Crossbow House, Frampton Cotterell. 8.30 -10.30pm, 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month. n South Gloucestershire Waterpolo club. Junior & Senior players Male Female. Winterbourne Int Academy pool. 7:00 - 8:30 pm. For more info: kazrose@blueyonder.co.uk or nash17@virginmedia.com n Winterbourne Short Mat Bowling Club Tuesday 1.30 - 3.30 at Winterbourne Community Centre, Watleys End Road. Contact Pat Sleightholme, 01179 793473. New members welcome. n Pucklechurch Folk Dance Club.

We meet every other Tuesday at Pucklechurch Community Centre from 7.45 pm to 8.15 pm. Contact Veronica Holder – 0117 937 2818 n Frome Valley Mens Probus Club.

We meet 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. 10 – 12 noon at the Townhall, C/Sodbury. Guest Speaker every meeting, occasional

lunches, day trips. Contact George for further info. Tele: 01454 882908 n Yate Poetry Group. All welcome to join our small, informal and friendly group to share and enjoy poems and verse. We meet for an hour 1-2 pm every other Tuesday afternoon in the library, refreshments provided.

For the dates of meetings, please contact Tony on 07704140682 or yatepoetrygroup@gmail.com n Winterbourne recreation field, BS36 1LU 7.30pm-10.00pm.

All ages and abilities and new members welcome. Contact WTC : 07725954639 n Gentle Hatha Flow & Well Woman Yoga Find more freedom, flexibility and strength in body, mind and spirit. Restore balance and energy.Fishponds Vassal Centre Tuesdays 5.30-6.30 (Gentle Flow) & 6.45-8pm (Well Woman Yoga) Frenchay Quaker House.

Thursdays 10-11am & 11.15 -12.15pm (Gentle Hatha Flow) St Elizabeth Hall, Hambrook Tuesdays 9.45-10.45am, (Gentle Hatha Flow) Block price £6/ Drop in £7/6.50 concession.

Beginners welcome. How to book/contact details: www. letgoyoga.co.uk/ or call 07904073535 Wednesday n Pre School Storytime.

Winterbourne Library10.30 - 11am, every week, term time only. n ‘Silver Chords Group, over 50’s social club. Every other Weds, Mason’s View Community Centre Winterbourne. 1.45pm.

Entertainment and coach trips.

Everyone welcome Contact Doreen 01454 776484. n Winterbourne Police Beat Post.

Greenfield Centre 2-3pm

n Slimming World 7.30pm Frampton Cotterell Cof E School. Tel Lisa 07815 759118 n Coalpit Heath WI. Church Hall of St Saviours Church, Coalpit Heath.

First Wednesday of each month.

7.45pm. New members welcome. n The Winterbourne Players, 8.00 pm, Community Centre, Watleys End Road. More info, Brian 07792 656689. n Beginners Meditation Class on Wednesdays 7pm to 8pm at the Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne To reserve your place on the next 5 week course, please contact Sarah Presley on 07590 621495/ sarahpresley@live.com n Actonians Drama Group 7.30 pm Parish Hall, Iron Acton More info 01454 228760 www.actonians. co.uk. Junior Actonians 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm Parish Hall Iron Acton More info 01454 228277. n 2nd Wednesday of each month - Carer’s Group 2 - 4pm at The Beacon Centre, Zion Church, Frampton Cotterell n 4th Wednesday of each month - Forget me Not sing along group 2pm - 3.30 pm at The Beacon Centre, Zion Church, Frampton Cotterell. If you like a good sing song please come and join us.

For more information ring Rona on 886925 or Jean on 775786. n Winterbourne Short Mat Bowling Club Wednesday 1.30 - 4.30 and 7.30 - 10.30 at Winterbourne Community Centre, Watleys End Road. Contact Pat Sleightholme, 01179 793473. n Manor Hall community coffee morning, open to all, Henfield Road, Coalpit Heath. 3rd Wednesday of every month from 10am to 12 noon in the Jubilee Room. Free entry and all profits from the refreshments will go to the Manor Hall at Coalpit Heath Charity. Handmade cards will be on sale, sold in aid of the BRACE

Charity. n Slimming World Frampton Cottrell C of E School. Call Lisa: 07815759118 n Stapleton Probus meet on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month at Begbrook CA, Frenchay Park Road 10am -12noon. Also have an active Bowls Section.

Visitors Welcome. Details available, contact Registrar, John Suddell 01454 250811 n Beginners Meditation Class on Wednesdays 7pm to 8pm in Winterbourne Down. To reserve you place on the next 5 week course, please contact Sarah Presley on 07590 621495/ sarahpresley@live.com n The Frenchay Folk Dance Club meet fortnightly at Frenchay Village Hall from 7:45 until 10:15. Check frenchayfdc.co.uk or contact 0117 9409508 for more information n Wednesdays starting 6 September Bellydance Classes with Sacha From 7.30pm . Contact Sacha on 07971 578151 or email sachabellydance@yahoo.co.uk for full details Ridgewood Community Association, Yate BS37 4AF n Yate/ Chipping Sodbury Afternoon Choir meets on Wednesdays 2pm to 4pm at St Marys Church Yate. No auditions required. Contact Nikki on 01761472468 for more details or just turn up at the church and have a free sing on the first visit. n Frenchay Probus Club. We meet every first and third Wednesday of the month in the Frenchay village hall. Coffee at 10.00am and the meeting is from 10.30 to 12.00. More details on frenchayprobusclub.com n Pilates, and Pump & Tone, at Chipping Sodbury Sports Centre.

Mondays and Wednesdays :- Pump & Tone 6:30pm; Pilates 7:30pm. £6:00 per class; or a monthly tariff of £40.00 allowing unlimited access

St Saviour's Church, Coalpit Heath Parish Praise 1st Sunday of the month Parish Praise is for all ages and family's at 10am followed by refreshments. Visit the church website for more information, www.coalpitheath.org.uk Mothers Union Second Tuesday of the month in the Church Hall at 2pm.

Contact Mary Head on 01454 887870 or themothersunion.org

Butterflies babies and toddlers group Mondays 10-11-30am term time only. St Saviours Church Hall Beesemoor Road.£3 per family. Refreshments included for grown ups and a drink and snacks for children. www. butterfliestoddlergroup@gmail.com Friday Lunches Tea or Coffee 11-15am onwards and join us for midday lunch, bring friends or even make new ones. Donations to Church Funds.

Got News? Call Richard 0n 01454 800 120

Our 73rd Horticultural and Craft Show Saturday 1st September, 2pm. There will be fruit, vegetable, handicraft and flower sections. Photographic and visual art, floral art, best victoria sponge, domestic and novelty section. Junior section - under fifteen years old.

For more information, Contact The Show secretary Mrs Karen Bidwell on mobile 07914070535

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to the Chipping Sodbury and Bradley Stoke classes is available as well. www.exercisewithlailibrooks. com for full information. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@tiscali. co.uk, or just turn up. n Social tennis ladies Doubles Winterbourne recreation field, BS36 1LU. 10am -12pm. All ages and abilities , new members welcome Contact WTC: 07725954639 n Social tennis. Winterbourne recreation field, BS36 1LU. 7.30pm 10.00pm. All ages and abilities ,new members welcome. Contact WTC: 07725954639 Thursday n Probus. The Miners Club, Coalpit Heath. 10am, 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month n Praise and Play. All Saints’ Church Hall Winterbourne Down 10-12 during term times. For preschool children and their parents/ carers. n Stay & Play, 1-3pm (termtime) Winterbourne Early Years Centre, Greenfield Centre, Park Ave, Winterbourne. Call Helen 01454 n Winterbourne Winds beginners/ intermediate/returners wind band rehearse Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm at the Greenfield Centre, Park Avenue, Winterbourne BS36 1NJ. Brass & Woodwind players, percussionist, bassist wanted to join sociable group. Instruments available for loan. Contact Dan 01172 395210.

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n Tiny Tots. 2.00-3.00pm,St Peter’s Church, n Steam Engine Club, Miners Club, Coalpit Heath. 7pm, last Thursday of month. Line dancing. Iron Acton Parish Hall, High St, Iron Acton.

New beginners, 7.20pm. Improvers, 8.30pm. www.laughterinline.com n Winterbourne Musical Theatre.

Winterbourne Community Association, 7.30pm. n Winterbourne Flower Club.

Our meetings take place tin St. Michaels rooms [opposite Tesco Filling Station] Hands on evenings and demonstrations on various Thursday evening at 7.30 pm Visitors and new members welcome. Ring for details 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 Frampton Cotterell British Legion Club Ryecroft Road, Bingo and live group for dancing Doors open @7pm.Bingo from 8pm.Dancing from 8.30pm-11.30. pm. £4.50p entry. All Welcome. n South Gloucestershire Decorative and Fine Arts Society

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meet at Bradley Stoke Community School Fiddlers Lane Bradley Stoke. 3rd Thursday evening of the month. Starting October 7-00 for 7-30 start refreshments.

Sallykitching@googlemail.com Tel no 01454 774401 n Sugarcraft: If you are interested in sugar icing why not come along to our meeting? We have demonstrations monthly on flowers and models and practice/ workshops with instruction. We meet on the third Thursday of every month at 7.30pm – 9.30pm at St Andrews Hall, Elm Park, Filton.

Visitors welcome. Contact Jean Kington on 0117 956 8737 for more information. n Winterbourne Short Mat Bowling Club Thursday 1.30 - 4.30 at Winterbourne Community Centre, Watleys End Road. Contact Pat Sleightholme, 01179 793473.

New members welcome. n Winterbourne Down WI meetings held on the first Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in All Saints Church Hall, Winterbourne Down. n Stationary Engine Club, Meets at Miner’s Club Coalpit Heath 7:30 pm first Thursday of every month. n Frampton World Dance for beginners, 2nd & 4th Thursdays in month, 2.00 - 4.00pm, Zion Church Hall, Upper Chapel Lane, Frampton BS36 2HY. Learn easy gentle dances

What’s on at Winterbourne Library Staffed Times Tuesday: 10.00am – 5.00pm Wednesday: 10.00am – 5.00pm Friday: 10.00am – 5.00pm Saturday: 9.30am – 12.30pm Open Access (Unstaffed) Everyday: 8.30am – 7.30pm If you register your card for our new Open Access system, and attend an induction, you’ll be able to access library facilities throughout the week.

You can borrow and return books and use the computers.

Speak to a member of staff for more details.

Rhymetime: Rhymes and songs for parents and babies/toddlers to enjoy together every Tuesday morning 10.30 – 11.00am Pre School Storytime: Join us weekly on Wednesdays 10.30 – 11.00am for stories and a simple craft. Now running throughout the year.

Lego Club: Listen to stories and poems, then create a model to display at the library.

We’ll be meeting on 28 July 10.30 – 11.30am. Suitable for the primary age range, children must be accompanied by an adult.

‘Feed your Soul’ Come and colour. Enjoy some company – Adults and children, everyone welcome!

Tuesdays and Wednesdays 2-4pm .

The Craft Group is meeting on 7 and 21 July 10.00am – 12 noon.

New members will always be made welcome by this friendly group.

Share tips and ideas for your knitting, sewing or crochet projects.

Mischief Makers begins on Saturday 14 July and runs in all South Gloucestershire Libraries until Saturday 8 September – it’s

To advertise, contact Richard on 01454 800 120

FREE to take part.

• Fizz Pop Sience workshop. Friday 27th July, 10.30am - 11.30am.

Ticket only: contact your library to book.

•D astardly Disguises. Friday 10th August, 10.30am - 12.

• Make Some Mischeif! Friday 3rd August.,10.30am - 12.

•D ennis and Friends. Friday 24th August, 10.30am - 12.

Mischief Makers fun craft activities at www.southglos.gov. uk/childrenslibrary.

For more information on any of the above please contact us: Telephone: 01454 868006 Email: winterbourne.library@ southglos.gov.uk Visit our website to find out more: www.southglos.gov.uk/ libraries Follow us on twitter: www. twitter.com@southgloslibs ‘Like’ us on Facebook for all the latest at South Gloucestershire Libraries

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from around the world, no partner needed, for people of all ages.

Authentic music, social break for tea and chat. £3. Contact Hilary Jay 07792 495 367 n Severn Counties Foreign & British Bird Society Meetings at 8pm, Winterbourne Down Methodist Church Hall, Down Road, Winterbourne, BS36 1BN on 3rd Thursday of each month.

The local club for all keepers of canaries, finches or other birds.

Monthly talks, club events, twice yearly shows. All welcome. Contact severncounties@gmail.com, Tel Molly Durbin 01275 373743. Web Address: http://www.foreignbritishbirds.info/index.html n Frampton Singalong will be back on 1st Thursday in the month, 2 pm at Crossbow House, BS36 2DB. Favourite songs from the shows, live music and sitting exercises.

Tea, cakes & fresh fruit £3.00 All welcome - no voice needed! Hilary Jay 07515 351 813 n Frampton Friendship & Dance for beginners/improvers every 4th Thursday in the month, 2.00 4.00pm, Zion Church Hall, Upper Chapel Lane, BS36 2HY. Gentle exercise with easy dances from around the world to live authentic music and experienced teacher.

No partner needed, all ages. Social break with refreshments. £3.00. All welcome. Hilary Jay 07515 351 813 n Avon Harmony is a ladies barbershop chorus. We welcome visitors for a no obligation taster session. We rehearse at The Dance Studio at Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Road, Bristol BS7 9NL. Every Thursday evening 7.30pm 9.45pm Tel: 01454 773952

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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED Thursday Travel Club

Meets first Thursday of the month.

St Saviour’s Church Hall, Beesmoor Road, Coalpit Heath n Winterbourne Winds beginners/ intermediate/returners wind band rehearse Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm at the Greenfield Centre, Park Avenue, Winterbourne BS36 1NJ. Brass & Woodwind players, percussionist, bassist wanted to join sociable group. Instruments available for loan. Contact Dan 01172 395210.

Contact Roger: 07925 296930 or 01454 77701 n Winterbourne Down WI meet in All Saints Church Hall, BS36 1BX on the first Thursday of each month (except August) - 7.30pm. For more information contact Margaret on 01454 850241. New members are most welcome.

Friday n Frome Valley Art Group Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne.

1pm to 4pm and 6.30pm to 9pm n Frampton Cotterell Male Voice Choir, Zion Church, Frampton Cotterell. 7.30pm – 9.00pm. New members welcomed, no audition, search www.fcmvc.co.uk or email contact@fcmvc.co.uk.. n Frampton Cotterell Community Associon. Fridays at Crossbow House School Road Ist Friday of every month Quiz- 3rd Friday of every month Bingo, start at 8 pm. n St Saviours Church Coalpit Heath. The Church opening every Friday meeting every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month but in the church hall. With a bring and buy lunch just bring something to go on the table to share, but tea and coffee will be provided from 11-15am till 1pm, Visitors are most welcome. n Frome Valley Art Group.

Meets every Friday at 1.30 and 7-9pm at the Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne, BS36 1NJ. For further details and reservations please contact lesleysharman@ gmail.com n Frome Valley Art Group Winterbourne. Looking to find that inner talent or start a new interest? Drop in for a free taster session, Fridays at 2pm or 7pm.

We have a busy programme of demonstrations and Saturday workshops by professional artists to help your development. Our Annual exhibition in May displays members’ work . Greenfield Centre, Park Avenue, Winterbourne BS36 1NJ. Contact Dave: 0117 9790043 Andrew: 01454 778310. Eric: 01454 615619 Lesley: 01454 250817. Email fromevalleyartwinterbourne@

gmail.com n Winterbourne Short Mat Bowling Club Friday evenings from 7.30 10.30 at Winterbourne Community Centre, Watleys End Road. Contact Pat Sleightholme 01179 793473 n Friday Lunches. In the Church Hall, tea or coffee before lunch from 11-15am, Lunch from12noon.

No need to book. Donations accepted for church funds. n Frome Valley Art Group.

Meets every Friday at 1.30 and 7-9pm at the Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne, BS36 1NJ . For further details and reservations please contact fromevalleyartwinterbourne@ gmail.com Saturday n Brockeridge Quilters, Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne.

10am to 4pm, third Saturday of the month. n Bingo Open7/00pm,Bingo 8/00pm Music & Dancing from 8/30pm-11/30pm Every Saturday night.(£4) at the Royal British Legion Ryecroft Rd n Junior tennis coaching. 9.30 -1pm, Winterbourne recreation field, BS36 1LU. All ages 3-16 yrs. Contact Imed (club coach) 07459636436 or imedhamroumi@msn.com n Patchwork and Quilting Beginner classes starting in September on alternate Saturdays. For more information contact Sallieann Harrison on 01454 774591.

Also Patchwork and Quilting Classes Block of the Month for intermediate quilters. One Saturday every month for seven months starting in September. Contact Sallieann Harrison on 01454 774591.

Sunday n Japanese Embroidery Class Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne 9.30am to 4pm, (monthly).

Contact: Jo Tripp 01454 850147. n Nature Reserves, Winterbourne work party meets 1030am, Church Lane, Winterbourne, 2nd & 4th Sundays in the month.

Newleaze reserve (Bristol Road) 10.30am Ist Sunday of month Huckford Quarry 2.30pm 3rd Sunday of month. Contact Frank Smith 01454 778975. n Car Boot Sale Every Sunday 9am Beesmoor Road Playing Field, Frampton Cotterell. £5 per car/van Call 07802 336731 n Indoor short mat bowls at Pucklechurch Community Centre.

Established players and beginners

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welcome. Bowls provided. Sessions Sunday afternoon and Monday and Wednesday evenings. Contact Roger Payne 0117 937 3653 n Fri 11th May: Fun Quiz Night 7.30pm at the British Legion, Frampton Cotterell n Sat 12th May: Coffee & Cake, & Soup Lunch at St Saviour’s Church, Coalpit Heath. n Sat 19th May: Big Brekkie at Zion United Church, Frampton Cotterelll n Sat 19th May: Plant Sale & Coffee Morning at ‘The Lilacs’ Station Rd, Iron Acton n Sun 20th May: Trains Rides & Cream Teas at Bridge House, Rectory Rd Frampton Cotterell.

There will also be a Folk Night at Crossbow run by the Frampton Folk Club- date tbc. Further details of all events will be advertised in the coming weeks. If you require further information please contact Alison Bray via 01454 776618

Frampton Cotterell and Coalpit Heath n Sun 1st - Crossbow Preschool's Family Fun Day, Bridge House 2-4pm. £12 family. n Mon 2nd - Crossbow Singers Concert, Crossbow, 7.30pm. Tickets £6 tel. 772675. Songs celebrating the end of WWI and formation of the RAF. In aid of charity. n Tue 3rd - Crossbow Singers Concert, Crossbow, 7.30pm. Tickets £6 tel. 887885. Songs celebrating the end of WWI and formation of the RAF. In aid of charity. n Tue 3rd - Wine-tasting with Ian Redfearn, Winterbourne Medieval Barn, 7pm - 9.30pm. £10. Over 18 only. Pre-booking essential - see www.winterbournebarn.org.uk n Wed 4th - Coalpit Heath WI, St Saviours Church Hall, 19:45pm.

Visitors always welcome! Tel 07935 071291. Email - caitlin. reeves@virginmedia.com n Thur 5th - Frampton Community Singalong, Crossbow, 2pm 3.30pm. £3 includes tea and cakes. Tel. 07792 495367 hilary. jay@curo-group.co.uk n Fri 6th - Quiz, Crossbow, 8pm. £1.50 ppn. Tel. 772947 crossbowhouse@gmail.com n Sat 7th - Watermore School Summer Festival, 2.30pm - 7pm.

Roald Dahl theme. n Sun 8th - Happy’s Circus & Summer Fair, Manor School, 2pm.

Stalls, BBQ, bar, etc. Circus tickets e: friendsofmanorschool@gmail.com

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or tel Clare on 07974734799 n Sun 8th - Verdi's Falstaff, Tessitoura Opera, Winterbourne Medieval Barn, 6pm. Gates open 4.30pm. Tickets £13.50 (child £10). www.winterbournebarn.org.uk n Tue 10th - Community Coffee Morning, WADCA, 10.30 - 12.30. All welcome n Tue 10th - Mothers Union, St Saviours Hall, 2.15pm. A variety of speakers. Tel. 777664 n Wed 11th - Carer's Club, Zion, 2-4pm. Carers welcome to stay with the person they care for or use the free time as they wish. More details from Jean 775786 or Rona 886925 n Fri 13th - Frampton Folk club, Crossbow, 8pm. £2. All welcome. allinsonjohn2@gmail.com n Sat 14th - Frampton Festival, Centenary Field, 2pm-10pm n Wed 18th - Community coffee morning, Manor Hall, 10am-12.00.

T: Alison 07873 747513 n Fri 20th - Bingo, Crossbow, 8pm. £1 for 5 games and 50p for snowball. Tel. 772947 n Sat 21st - West Gallery music workshop, Winterbourne Medieval Barn, 10am - 4pm. For singers and instrumentalists. Easy four part harmony for all voices. Pre-booking essential. £16.50. Tel: 01633 889019.

More info www.winterbournebarn. org.uk n Sat 21st - Crossbow House (FCDCA) Charity Disco, 7.30pm. £5.

Free buffet. Tel. 772947 n Mon 23 - Fri 27th - Churches Holiday club, Zion, 10am-12.30.

Free. For primary school age. To register Tel: 07905 869638 or email :

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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED Heidi@zuchurch.co.uk n Tue 24th - Frampton Cotterell W.I. , St Peters Hall, School Rd, 7.45 - 10pm. Pest Control. £2.50. Tel.773426 or 778900 e. marycroberts@talktalk.net n Wed 25th - Archaeology Club for Children, Winterbourne Medieval Barn, 10am-12.00. Run, creative, hands-on activities. 15 places. £10. Must pre-book. Contact Jenny Hopkins archaeologyclub@ hotmail.com or facebook.com/ Handsonarchaeology n Wed 25th - Litter Busters, 10am - 12.00. Meet at Gingerbread Man, Church Road n Wed 25th - Forget-me-not Singalong Group, Zion, 2pm3.30pm. For local people with dementia. Carers welcome to stay.

Details from Jean 775786 or Rona 886925 n Thur 26th - Frampton Friendship & Dance, 2 - 4 pm, Zion Church Hall.

Learn easy, gentle dances. Suitable for beginners. No partner needed. £3 incl tea. Tel 07515 351813 n Sat 28th - Neil Diamond Tribute, WADCA, 8pm. £8 in advance (Ticketsource), £10 on door.

n Tue 31st - Josh's Magic Tuesday, WADCA, 10am-12.00. £5. For accompanied children. 12.00. Meet at Heather Avenue

St Peters Church Art Exhibition Frampton Cotterell. Over 200 original paintings on sale. Enquiries 01454778384 n 25th August 10am - 6pm 26th August Noon - 6pm 27th August 10am - 6pm

July, 2018

n COMMUNITY NEWS Floral Friends Waitrose Donation Floral Friends were delighted to be presented with a donation of £165 from Waitrose as part of their Community Matters green token scheme. This is much appreciated and will be put towards costs of establishing and maintaining wildflower areas within the village.

Summer Displays Floral Friends have been busy

emptying and refilling the planters and gateways around the village then replanting them all with beautiful summer displays.

The colour theme this year is gold to reflect our SW in Bloom gold pennant award for last year's displays.

If anyone could help us to look after a planter please get in touch.

We are short of volunteers this year and would really appreciate help deadheading and watering to keep the displays looking beautiful.

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n COMMUNITY NEWS Frampton Court Corner Our It’s Your Neighbourhood group has successfully transformed this neglected roadside corner with wild flowers and foxgloves. The poppies are looking lovely right now and hopefully more flowers will follow later in the season.

Floral Boots Have an old pair of boots that you no longer need? Why not recycle them into planters and take part in Floral Friends’ Floral Boots display?

We’re inviting everyone (all residents, businesses, associations, community groups and schools within Frampton Cotterell and Coalpit Heath) to plant up a boot, or a pair of boots (normal size please – no giant ones permitted), with the colour theme of red, white and blue to help commemorate the centenary of the First

World War Armistice and the 100th anniversary of the RAF. Individual residents may enter a single or pair of boots/shoes. Groups may enter a group or line of boots/shoes.

Applications will need to be completed by 6th July and the boots displayed where passersby can enjoy them. We will produce a map of where the boots are located so that people may walk around the village to see them all and vote for their favourite (there will be two categories – individual and group). Voting will take place from Saturday 21 July until Saturday 28 July and winners announced on 28July.

We Need Help Do you live near one of our planters? Could you spare some time to help us by regularly watering a planter and removing dead flowers?

If you could help, we would love to hear from you - you don't have to be a gardening expert,

just happy to lend a hand and help us to make our village beautiful. Please email us at floralfriendsofframpton@gmail.com Remember – all our latest news in available at http://ffframpton.wixsite.com/framptoncotterell

Around The W.I OUR latest meeting was well attended and was chaired by Carol Shields in place of our President, Emilie Smith, who is currently spending her holidays walking the Pennine Way with her husband. We are looking forward to hearing all about it on her return.

Our speaker for the evening was Sandy Osborne, a serving police officer of 29 years who is now a Detective Inspector. Sandy is also a keen runner and has completed half marathons for St Peters Hospice in memory of a police officer in her force who died of cancer.

Sandy told us all about her long and arduous journey which led to her writing the first two books in a series entitled “Girl Cop” which are very loosely based on her experiences both as a probationer and then later in her police career.

After tentatively embarking on writing her first novel she quickly realised that it’s not enough to just write a story and then get it published. A great deal of research is involved to ensure that the plot is feasible, practical and that all details, such as dates and places, are correct. Once the first draft is finished then a publisher must be found.

This is an exhausting process involving contacting publishers with a synopsis and the first three chapters of your book which must be presented in a precise format or it just ends up in the bin. Many rejections and very little helpful feedback usually follows, so making many budding authors give up the idea completely.

Sandy, however, persevered

and decided to take the risky and expensive course of self publishing, eventually finding a small company to advise her on such matters as designing the book covers. This is very important as many people decide whether to buy a book by seeing a cover which appeals to them.

This was followed by a lot of self marketing and finally a January launch at Waterstones in Bath. Some 100 of her books were sold on that evening and rewarding sales of both that book and the second one have continued since.

Sandy was a very entertaining speaker and also read excerpts from her books. After the meeting was closed some of our members bought the books which Sandy signed for them.

If you would like to come along as a visitor we meet on the second Thursday of the month at the St Michaels Rooms in Winterbourne High Street at 7.30pm. For more information please telephone 01454 778411.

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Frampton Cotterell Guides THE 1st Frampton Cotterell Guides enjoyed their first ever canoe camp on the Thames. They paddled 7km each day in tandem canoes laden with their kit and camped overnight on a lock island in the middle of the Thames.

The Guides had all attended a practice day at Bristol harbour, but the canoeing skills the trip also required team work and stamina.

All Guides worked well together and their canoeing skills go better and better over the course of the two days.

They managed to cover the distance with the heavily laden boats easily and in good spirits, helped by fantastic hot weather that made it a joy to be on the water.

It was a great experience. Next year another trip is planned on a different part of the Thames.

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n STROUD AUCTION ROOMS

Gibson Les Paul electric guitar. £2300

FOR the first sale in the new, more spacious premises saw people turn out in force Day One of the three-day June auction was Alexandra Bowkett's specialist jewellery section.

Highlight of the day - and of the whole auction - was a Victorian brooch set with a cushion cut natural, untreated purple sapphire, which sold for £16,000.

Most of the top selling lots were to be found in the jewellery section, including a pair of platinum and diamond earrings selling for £9,500; an Art Deco platinum ring set with a cushion cut diamond (£4,200) and a late Victorian stick pin set with a round cut diamond within a border of further diamonds and surmounted by an old pear cut diamond (£3,100). There were a lot of private buyers to challenge the dealers and at least one happy couple managed to buy the engagement ring they had set their hearts on.

Victorian, Georgian, Art Deco and Edwardian jewellery is very sought-after at the moment, as are modern and retro pieces by good

designers. Valuation days are on Fridays 9am-5pm and Saturdays 9am-12.30pm.

Top lot of the 400-plus vinyl records was The Beatles' "Please Please Me" stereo album with black and gold label and Dick James credits, which went under the hammer for £4,600. The success of the vinyl specialist section is very much down to the encyclopaedic knowledge of Stroud Auctions’ expert valuer Steve Parker.

Other high-selling pieces in this very successful auction included a Gibson Les Paul 25/50 anniversary electric guitar in original hard case; by repute this guitar featured centrefold in c1980 Guitarist Magazine and was owned at one

time by magazine writers Tony Beacon and Paul Day (£2,300); an Omega Speedmaster Professional gentleman's chronograph wristwatch (£2,300); and a Thomas Webb & Sons cameo glass scent bottle with silver top hallmarked for London 1883 (£1,900). A number of coins also sold well, including two cased proof gold sovereign four coin collections for 1998 and 1997, which each made £1,700.

Stroud Auction Rooms' next sale will be on July 11 and 12, when the spotlight will be on books, ephemera, stamps, pictures, textiles, scientific instruments, weights and scale, cameras and 20th century design.

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Black and gold label with Dick James credits. £4600

A Victorian brooch set with a cushion cut natural, untreated purple sapphire. £16000

A Late Victorian stick set with a round cut diamond. £3100

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n RECIPE

Cooking for sunny days

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NCE the summer weather arrives my thoughts turn to light, easy to prepare, seasonal dishes. I’m a great fan of fish, which I find ticks all these boxes. So, this month my recipe is for delicious fritters, which go particularly well with fish for a light summery meal.

All you need now are some green beans, mange tout or fresh peas to make this perfect summer meal.

I’m suggesting you cook some fish like whole sea bass to go with the fritters. Why not make life easy and get the supermarket staff to put each fish in its own paper bag to cook in the oven. It’s like doing it “en papillotte”(in a paper or foil parcel) as the French would say, but without the fuss, and no fishy smells in the house.

I’ve just got back from a stunning cruise off the Norwegian fjords where I ate of fish and indeed these little fritters which I’ve now made at home. Sometimes I find it’s the accompaniments that go with the main star on the plate that can steal the show. See what you think.

Courgette and Potato Fritters These fritters look very pretty and are full of vitamins. They are especially tasty served with fish.

Makes about 18, serve 3 for each person Ingredients: For the fritters • Courgettes- 200g (8 • Waxy potatoes like Maris Piper150g (5 oz)5oz) • Porridge oats – 50g (2 oz), or brown bread crumbs if you prefer • Sesame seeds – 2 tbsps • Freshly grated nutmeg – ½ tsp • Large eggs -2, lightly be • Butter15g, Veg oil for shallow frying, 1 tbsp For the cream to accompany the fritters Crème fraiche – 3 tbsps Natural Greek Yogurt – 4 tbsps Fresh chives, dill, flat leaf parsley – 2 tbsps each, finely chopped Capers – 1tbsp, finely chopped Lemon zest – ½ tsp

Here’s what you do: 1. F irst make the cream. Simply mix all the cream ingredients together. Cover with cling film and refrigerate ‘til required.

2. C oarsely grate the courgettes and potatoes. Place in a clean cloth and squeeze out excess moisture.

3. Mix the veg inn a large bowl with all the other fritter ingredients EXCEPT the butter and oil. If frying straight away, season with salt and pepper. If cooking later, leave out the salt ‘til just before using as the salt will bring out the moisture in the veg and make the batter too wet.

4. P reheat a large pan. Add the oil and butter.

5. P lace spoonfuls of the mixture in the pan and cook for 3 mins on each side or until crisp and golden brown. Blot on kitchen paper.

6. P ut cooked fritters in a warmed oven to keep hot until all the mixture is used.

7. P lace 3 fritters on each plate and top with the cream. Serve at once.

Cook’s tips These can be cooked and frozen.

They can also be refrigerated. If frozen, leave to defrost in the bottom of the fridge and then place in a warm oven (180C, Gas 4) for 10-15 mins. If refrigerated, warm through too. The fritters should be piping hot.

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n NEWS

Yate students shine in community challenge STUDENTS from Brimsham Green have come second in a community apprentice programme.

The 12-week scheme, run by youth Charity Envision and backed by the Careers and Enterprise Company, sets school students the challenge of making a difference in the community.

The charity Caring in Bristol was chosen by the Brimsham students who raised over £600.

Frampton Shantymen are onEngland, their AtThe a fundraising day at Highways wayout to athe Medieval Barn the students carried cake sale and challenged staff to select a theme and build something from Lego in four minutes.

The students also hosted a BBQ during lunchtime at school on the hottest day of the year selling over 150 burgers and sausages.

The students also had to give a presentation to businesses on how they have progressed within the programme and the project culminated in a boardroom challenge.

Frome Valley Voice turns 5 FROME Valley Voice is celebrating its fifth anniversary this month. The paper first appeared in July 2013 with the now familiar mix of news, sport and features. Over the years the paper has grown in size as it follows its brief of pursuing hyperlocal news, provided by trained journalists.

Publisher Richard Drew said: “We’re delighted to have reached this milestone. Our aim is to bring people the news from Winterbourne, Frampton Cotterell, Coalpit Heath, Iron Acton and Winterbourne Down each month, and we hope to be doing it for some years to come”.

Children’s author comes to Frampton Cotterell as part of literary festival AF Harrold has entertained children at Frampton Cotterell CofE School as part of the first Cotswold Edge Literary Festival. The children’s writer has penned the popular Fizzleburt Stump series of books and is now writing the Greta Zargo series.

He entertained the children with reading from his latest book and with poems. The visit was part of the week long Cotswold Edge Literary Festival. Authors included Sathnam Sanghera, whose memoir The Boy with the Top Knot was made into a film last year, and Will Self, who appeared at the Bristol and Bath Science Park.

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n MOTORING

A guide to pre-owned cars with Richard Cooke

Second hand Style A look at everyday cars on the cusp of becoming modern classics Audi A5 coupe 3.2 2007 - 2011: The head says ‘yes, stop fussing’ I wrestle with my opinion of Audis: On the one hand they are a paragon of German efficiency, deeply desirable, of high quality, performance orientated and with an enviable rallying and racing pedigree. Vorsprung durch technik and so on. On the other I can’t shake off the impression that they are over-priced products of the deeply troubled VW Group, the goto motor for aggressive tailgaters who will cut you up as soon as glare at you. A selection of Audi drivers, maybe those who drive rather than own their car, could benefit from some road manners.

I unconsciously lump them in with BMW drivers, which is maybe unfair on both counts but I do it regardless. In the meantime, Audi

plough on as masters of brand management, and their halo ‘S’ and ‘RS’ models help to sell millions of dreary low spec lease hire motorway mile munchers. Sitting somewhere in the middle are the larger petrol-engined Audis, unfairly overlooked in the UK. This month’s A5 coupe, in ‘S-Line’ spec and fitted with the 3.2 V6, might just be one of the sweet spots in Audi’s colossal range. Is it enough to make my mind up?

The A5 coupe, launched in 2007, is still a great looking car – no arguments. It doesn’t have the flair of last month’s Brera, but what does outside of Italy? It does have proper back seats and a big boot though, and what’s more the engine is a total corker. The V6 is naturally aspirated, that is to say it doesn’t have a turbocharger or a supercharger (the latter of which is used in the more powerful S5).

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Audi are letting on – it feels a bit quicker than the Brera, even with an automatic gearbox. And that gearbox comes with flappy paddles and the ability to lock it into top on the motorway rather than forever kicking down when you want to press on. On test the V6 returned 26mpg, which isn’t great but it is far better than the Brera (try 22mpg for size…).

I suspect the manual gearbox option, which is as rare as hen’s teeth, might see you crack 30mpg if you try hard.

So, given that they are similar in price, power, performance and so forth am I suggesting you buy an A5 over a Brera? At the top and bottom of the A5 range, probably yes. There is no Brera comparison to the mighty A5 ‘S’ and ‘RS’ models, but you pay handsomely for the privilege. The 2.0 petrol A5, of which there are plenty around on the used market, has more than enough turbo-charged punch vs. lowlier Breras. You’ll also find it in

Golf GTis and a myriad of other VW Group cars. Head to head, the Audi and Brera 3.2 coupes are a much closer call, but the Audi edges it for speed and handling. From behind the wheel I’d have the Audi. From the pavement, well, that’s a more subjective call to make.

Your wallet would thank you for choosing an A5 coupe as well – it saves you more than £200 in road tax each year over the Brera.

It is also likely to be more reliable (maybe not such a surprise). Audis aren’t infallible though, and you should make sure that the service history is comprehensive and ideally full of main dealer stamps, even at this age.

There is no doubt that the A5 coupe makes a beguiling proposition, especially with a V6 under the bonnet. I’d maybe hold out for a manual gearbox, or raid the piggy bank and stretch to the S5. And still I wrestle, probably unnecessarily, with the brand. Is it a bit ‘me too’, a bit unadventurous I ask myself? And then the answer comes ‘No, they’re just really, really good cars and therefore people buy lots of them. Stop being such a pseud’.

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n LOCAL MP

Prioritising road safety in our community Luke Hall MP writes for Frome Valley Voice

As the days get longer and with more people getting out and about in our community across South Gloucestershire, I am delighted that we will soon see some key improvements to our local road infrastructure and some important measures to reduce speeding and make our roads safer for all.

Thanks to the community’s support and following Government road maintenance funding of over £500,000, we have been able to press the Council to use some of that funding towards repairs to potholes and roads which residents believed required immediate attention. Local villages are now set to see vital road maintenance work and much-needed road improvements on some key roads in South Gloucestershire, with

resurfacing works to Badminton Road already underway.

For local families and residents living in Broad Lane, we have received assurances from the Police and Council that they will be monitoring volumes and speeds of vehicles in the neighbourhood to ensure the speed limit is adhered to and properly enforced.

I will be continuing to work alongside the Codrington Arms and North Road Primary School to further enhance our road safety along the whole of North Road. Together we are making a real difference towards reducing road accidents, especially near our schools, whilst maintaining efficient and appropriate roads and networks for local families and commuters.

I fully share the community’s concerns about the need to deal with speeding and understand how important it is to ensure our roads are properly maintained and the damage and risk to cars, road users and pedestrians is reduced.

I am therefore delighted and honoured to receive an award from Brake, the road safety charity, as a testament to all the work we as a community have been doing to tackle speeding and improve the condition of our roads, particularly in our most rural areas.

If you have any concerns about road safety or potholes in your area, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me at luke.hall.mp@ parliament.uk

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n BEAUTY BLOG

n NEWS

Holiday count down guide

Over 50’s Forum celebrates 25 years

By Sarah Young of Spoilt Hair & Beauty

IT’S not long now to the summer holidays; are you one of those rare women, who are just perfectly groomed all year round? If you are not, here is our guide for getting holiday ready.

2 weeks before - sort out your feet. We are on our feet most of the day, but we neglect them for most of the year. At least twice a year treat yourself to a salon pedicure.

Using the correct products in the right way can really make a difference and a bright colourful toe will make your feet look tidy and cared for. You can then maintain your feet by dry filing before you shower; hydrate your feet with a good foot lotion after a bath or shower.

1 week before – have a good haircut, as this will help get your hair in top condition.

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Swing’s the thing for jazz musician ONE of Britain’s best known jazz musicians is coming to South Gloucestershire.

Clare Teal returns to Chipping Sodbury in November with an evening of music from across the decades.

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Commonwealth Games athletes inspire families in Winterbourne Diamond who was the 400m relay silver medallist at 2017 World Athletics Champion, took part in the one-mile course.

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Athlete meets idol after learning they were both born with heart defects A PROMISING young athlete from the Yate and District Athletics Club has met Olympic and World Champion runner Roger Black. The two have more than just athletics in common both were born with congenital heart disease, but have defied the odds to pursue their dreams.

Luke Ball, is one of the leading UK under-15 athletes in high jump, and last season was ranked in the UK’s top 3 in his age group in four different athletic events.

He met his athletics hero in support of the British Heart Foundation’s Face a Fear campaign, which encourages people to be fearless and conquer their biggest fear by the end of July to raise money for the charity’s life saving research.

The pair shared stories of their triumphs on the track,

compared medals and how they overcame hurdles on the road to success. Luke left feeling even more motivated to follow in Roger’s footsteps, after Roger’s advice on how to succeed as a professional athlete.

Roger, 52, and Luke were both born with congenital heart disease, where a heart condition or a defect develops in the womb. Every day, 12 babies are diagnosed with a congenital heart defect and it can be potentially life-threatening.

Luke was born with Transposition of the Great Arteries, where the arteries are plumbed the wrong way round and was operated on at just 12 weeks old. Roger was diagnosed with a congenital heart condition when he was 11 after it caused one of his heart valves to leak, and couldn’t take part in competitive sport until he was 13. Roger’s condition was closely monitored and he only ever missed one of his annual hospital appointments to go to the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996, where he went on to win a silver medal.

Luke said: “Even though I have a heart condition I don’t see myself as any different to any of my athletic competitors and I’m just as determined to be successful. I take advice from my doctors at my annual heart check-ups and, although I may have to have further surgery in the future, I don’t let this hold

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Roger said: “It was fantastic to meet a fearless young athlete like Luke. I’ve never let my heart condition hold me back and it’s great to see that he isn’t either.

I’m proud to be a British Heart Foundation Ambassador and their research helps people like Luke and myself lead a fit and healthy life, ultimately enabling us to pursue our dreams to become athletes.”

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Women’s cricket takes off in Coalpit Heath A WOMEN’S cricket team which was only set up in June, has already tasted success, winning some games at a cricket festival in Chippenham.

Coalpit Heath Cricket Club coach Pete Lamb came up with the idea of a soft ball cricket team, as a way of encouraging more women into the game. It’s also hoped that those involved will get the chance to meet new people and have fun exercising.

Team member Michelle Clark said: “The main reason

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Mixed Fortunes For Coalpit Heath Cricketers Hat-trick of promotions AS the season nears its mid season point, Coalpit Heath's three men's teams have endured a mixed season. The 1st XI, having secured back to back promotions are finding life tough in the Bristol & District Senior Division with just one win against local rivals Bradley Stoke CC to their name.

Narrow defeats to Frenchay and Old Bristolians Westbury could easily have gone in Heath's favour on another day, but it wasn't to be.

The 2nd XI have also endured a tough start after their back to back promotions. Struggles with player availability have hampered their season to date along with facing tough opposition in a league containing a number of 1st XI sides.

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The youth season is also up and running with the under 11's, under 13's and under 15's sides competing in league and cup matches. The Under 11 side secured their first win of the season at home to Hambrook Under 11's in the cup.

All three sides are always looking for new players, and training is held on Tuesday (Under 15's & Under 13's) and Friday (Under 11's and Under 9's) evenings at Coalpit Heath Cricket club starting from 6pm.

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