Frome Valley Voice June 2018

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Gromit design for Winterbourne revealed THE Gromit statue earmarked for Winterbourne has been unveiled for the very first time, and you may need sunglasses when it arrives.

Bristol artist Jenny Urquhart has painted the Gromit, and she decided to cover the four legged canine with rainbows. She says she was inspired not only by the city itself, which she describes as “one of the most colourful cities in the UK”, but also by the cover of an old maths book.

She told Frome Valley Voice: “I had spent an entire bored lesson covering in rainbows of every size and shape, so that seemed to tick all the colourful boxes for a design that would really stand out.”

The sculpture has been sponsored by AJ Homes and will be placed outside its offices in Flaxpits Lane in Winterbourne.

The trail, which runs this summer, is part of Gromit Unleashed 2 - the latest Grand Appeal for the Bristol Children’s Hospital backed by creators Aardman Animation.

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More changes for school Earlier start for Winterbourne Academy students PAGE 9

Queen in Iron Acton Tribute band Flash appearing at Mash event PAGE 11

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Whatever the weather there’s a rainbow in Winterbourne this summer FLAXPITS Road in Winterbourne will be taking on a multi-coloured hue this summer when the much anticipated Gromit arrives at the start of July. Rainbow Gromit is one of

the few statues that has already been revealed, the work of Bristol artist Jenny Urquhart.

Jenny creates colourful and contemporary paintings of her favourite places. Her cityscapes, dotted with hot-air balloons and the Suspension Bridge, are instantly recognisable. She works largely with acrylic, ink and collage and also experiments with computer based graphics and photography.

Despite her work, and previous designs for the Grand Appeal, Jenny wasn’t sure she’d made it onto the list of artists for Gromit Unleashed 2.

She told the Voice: “I found out by email at about 6pm on the day of the results, so I thought by then I hadn't been picked. I think I shrieked when I saw and read the email!”

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great to know that so much money can be raised for such a good children's charity. It’s great to follow it on social media and it has such a loyal and enthusiastic group of supporters from all over the city and country” Her inspiration for the design came from the city of Bristol itself, which Jenny loves, and from a maths book which she had covered in drawings as a schoolgirl; “Bristol, as all its visitors and residents know, is one of the most colourful cities in the UK, from its people to its houses (especially Totterdown), street art, balloons and history, so I was keen to make a design that reflects that.”

“I also recently came across an old school maths book that I had spent an entire bored lesson covering in rainbows of every size and shape, so that seemed to tick all the colourful boxes for a design that would really stand out. I chose to include gold in the design, because at the end of every rainbow is obviously a pot of gold! It’s also nice and blingy.”

The design was drawn onto the statue using stencils, which took a few days because of the difficulty of drawing curved rainbows around a 3D shape.

The shapes were painted using a brush and acrylic paint, with up to 4 layers of every colour.

It took about 3 weeks to complete. Jenny said; “The biggest challenge is painting a shape with lots of nooks and crevices, it’s a bit like doing yoga whilst painting and holding a position so you don't wobble the lines. If you do about 6 hours of painting in one day, you’ll feel quite tired afterwards.”

It’s not the fist time that Jenny has worked on the Grand Appeal. In 2014 Jenny had a phone call out of the blue, from Nick Park’s PA, asking if she would like to be involved in the ‘Shaun in the City’ Bristol trail. Nick, the driving force at Aardman Animations, had spotted her hot air balloon designs, and was keen for her to paint a Shaun.

Excited by the opportunity, and with a press launch imminent, Jenny had to paint her sheep in just a week. She went on to have a design chosen for the London part of the trail, and both Bristol’s ‘Baalloon’, and London’s ‘Lambmark Larry’ went on show in 2015.

Jenny’s experience designing and painting Shaun and Gromit has had an impact on her other work. She painted 'Sheep London Town' for the ‘Shaun in the City’ trail, and the print is still being sold with proceeds to the Grand Appeal. She used a bright gold paint in the design for her Gromit for Winterbourne, which now features in her pictures for Bristol’s BS9 Arts Trail, held this month.

Jenny enjoys visiting her statues in their locations; “I'm planning to go and visit my Gromit in Winterbourne with my family. For the other trails we went to see both of them.

We don't often go to London, so it was particularly fun for us to have a day out to visit ‘Lambmark Larry’ in the London trail.

He was situated on the platform of Paddington Station, so it was fun watching people getting off their train and being faced with a ridiculous looking sheep! ‘Baa-lloon’ was on Sion Hill in front of the Suspension Bridge, so we were able to walk over to visit him from our house.

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DOZENS of plastic ducks take to the water this month in the Village Duck Race to raise money for the 1st Frampton Cotterell Scout Group.

The event takes place on the Glebe Field, near Bridge House, Rectory Road. There will also be family activities, games and challenges.

The first two ducks which

make it across the finishing line win cash prizes of £50 and £35 respectively, and there are two £15 prizes for the runners up.

Ducks are £3 and can be bought on the day, or in advance by emailing framptonduckrace@ gmail.com Races take place on Saturday 16 June at 11am, 1145am and 1230pm. The event ends at 2pm.

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Warning over future of community transport COMMUNITY transport operators in the Frome Valley area are warning that proposed government changes could threaten their future viability.

At present, local operators such as Green Community Travel, don’t have to apply for commercial licences, because they’re not making profit from their services. They use what’s known as section 19 or section 22 permits. In addition, they are able to keep training costs down by using the Minibus Driver’s Awareness Scheme (MiDAS).

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Brewers strikes gold in competition LOCALS in a Frampton Cotterell pub will be raising a glass of award winning beer after the owners won three awards at the South West Beer Competition.

The Rising Sun pub on Rycroft Road is the brewery tap for the The Great Western Brewing Company, based in Hambrook.

The company, run by Kevin and Sharon Stone who live in Frampton Cotterell, won a gold and two silvers in the competition run by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA).

The company scooped the gold award for Maiden Voyage Cask Best Bitter, silver for Bees Knees cask speciality bitter and another silver for Hambrook Pale Ale bottles.

The Rising Sun pub has been owned by the same family for over 35 years, and the brewery has been in the same ownership for over 10 years.

Having won gold, the company will go on to the national finals which are held in Manchester next year.

New speed limit call to protect villagers THE speed limit on a rural lane in Rangeworthy used by villagers with children and dogs could be reduced.

There are concerns about Wickwar Road between New Road and Old Wood Lane, because it has no footway for pedestrians.

The Parish Council has asked for a reduction from the current

derestricted (60mph) limit to 30mph. It hopes that slower traffic would make the road more attractive for walkers and cyclists.

Speed monitoring revealed that cars were travelling at an average of 30.3mph. This is high enough to support the proposed change.

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Frome Valley Voice is proud to be the media partner for the Cotswold Edge Literary Festival 2018 The visit of AF Harrold is not just kid’s play IF you have a child at primary school, you’ve probably heard of author, poet and performer AF Harrold, but the festival is setting out to show his talents to a more grown up audience too.

His Fizzlebert Stump series of books are wildly popular, and as part of the Festival’s outreach to young people, he is appearing at two separate sessions with local year 6 children.

The festival is also hosting an evening with AF Harrold, to give people a chance to experience some of his work that is aimed at adults.

His website says “Although AFH doesn't do so many events for grown ups these days, he still tends to go where he's invited (if the money is right), faces the direction he's asked to face and reads poems for the correct length of time. Sometimes he talks more than he poems. Sometimes he sings a song(ish) instead of talking. Sometimes he is funny. Sometimes he is serious. Sometimes he dances.

Sometimes he shows pictures of his cats.”

Whatever he does perform on June 19, it’s bound to be entertaining.

Festival dreamt up over a cuppa THE two organisers of the Cotswold Edge Literary Festival say it was dreamt up over a coffee in a Chipping Sodbury cafe. 18 months on, Mark Lloyd and Richard Drew are putting the final touches to the first of hopefully many festivals to come.

Mark said: “I’ve had experience of putting on many events in the past and I always thought a festival week of all things books in the South Gloucestershire area would be a great idea.”

Richard said: “places like Chipping Sodbury and Yate are such vibrant places, but normally for festivals like this you have to go to Bath or Bristol. We wanted to bring events to people’s doorstep, allowing them a stimulating night out without the large taxi fare at the end!”

Cotswold Edge Events, the company behind the festival, has already held sold out music concerts in Chipping Sodbury. Now the pair behind the festival hope for similar success this month with their high profile authors.

From a church to the Science Park - the venues that will host the Literary Festival From an historic church to a new modern icon of South Gloucestershire, with a school and a deli thrown in for good measure. These are some of the venues for the Cotswold Edge Literary Festival.

Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church It dates back to 1656, but the recent upgrade has made it a comfortable, modern venue. It will host one of our main speakers, the author and Times newspaper columnist Sathnam Sanghera. Famous for his memoir, “The Boy With the Top Knot’.

Bristol and Bath Science Park, Emersons Green The Science Park is conveniently situated just off the ring road, with ample parking. The striking glass building is an attractive venue which will welcome one of Britain’s best known modern writer and broadcaster, Will Self.

Hamptons Delicatessen, Chipping Sodbury The Hamptons Deli on Chipping Sodbury High Street has the honour of hosting two events in the Literary Festival. It kicks off the week with the visit of best selling local author Susan Lewis.

She is sharing a high tea with fans of her over 50 books.

It’s also hosting a night of books and beverages. The owner of the Bristol Wine School, Tristan Darby will be taking people through mentions of alcohol in key works of literature - whilst tasting the wines and other beverages at the same time.

Winterbourne Academy Winterbourne Academy has recently been taken over by the Olympus Academy Trust. It is a sponsor of the Literary Festival and is also involved in hosting events. Children’s author AF Harrold will be entertaining local year 6 children at the academy as well as at another event at Meadowbrook Primary School in Bradley Stoke. AF also writes poetry for adults, and Winterbourne Academy will be hosting a poetry evening as well.

Yate Library The festival has involved local writers in the week, and author Ali Bacon will be leading a local writer workshop with other local authors at the library. Surrounded by thousands of books, this is as good a place as any to hear what it takes to get published.

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More changes announced at Winterbourne Academy A NEW school day is to be introduced at Winterbourne Academy as Olympus Academy Trust, which recently took over running the school, continues to make changes.

It’s just announced that the school day will start 15 minutes earlier, with registration at 8.30am. The changes, made after a consultation with parents, also include a shorter lunch break, which will now be 35 minutes instead of 45, with enrichment activities moved to the end of the day.

The changes also mean that school ends 30 minutes earlier at 2:40 p.m.

Dave Baker, Chief Executive Officer of Olympus Academy Trust told the parents in a letter: “The effect of starting the school day earlier and shortening the lunch break is that all students are able to have lunch earlier – this addresses a concern voiced in some survey responses about lunch being too late. A number of respondents referenced views about teenagers needing a later start to the day, rather than an earlier one. However, in our experience, the morning session is

focused and productive.”

The school is also bringing in a new uniform, with new skirts and ties being introduced.

More staff changes have been announced, with deputy principal Robin Taylor leaving the school after nine years in Winterbourne.

Dave Baker told parents Mr Taylor “has taken the decision to leave his post as Deputy Principal at Winterbourne Academy at the end of this academic year, in order to take a short career break and to explore new opportunities.”

Simon Scarborough will also leave at the end of the academic year after 2 years as Assistant Principal and SENCo at Winterbourne Academy. He will take up a new post at a school in Somerset.

Jason Beardmore has been spending time with the school each week in preparation for taking on the role of headteacher in September. He has been involved in a number of key activities, including the appointment of teaching staff for next year.

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Shake up in personal at solicitor firm BEVAN Evemy Solicitors have welcomed two new recruits to their team which covers the Frome Valley area.

With the retirement of Anne Evemy in February, director Lynn Bevan has brought Stephanie Allen on board, alongside trainee paralegal Tina Bennett.

Lynn Bevan said: “We look forward to continuing to offer the same professional and personal service. In addition to offering advice and our service in areas of family law, employment law, legal disputes and litigation, we can now offer work on private criminal defences and road traffic defences.”

Frampton Cotterell residents are the latest to get a tour of Parliament by their local MP. Luke Hall has been inviting constituents to visit the Palace of Westminster since he was elected in 2015.

This tour for 50 villagers was his fourth trip for residents of Frampton Cotterell.

After a tour, residents met with Mr Hall in one of Parliament’s committee rooms.

The MP said: “I was delighted to welcome my fourth coach of Frampton Cotterell residents to Parliament. I really would like to encourage anyone who is interested in these tours of Parliament to nominate their local area, by getting in touch with my office.”

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n NEWS IRON Acton is no stranger to royalty, the visit of Henry VIII back in the day is proof of that, but this summer sees the visit of Queen. It’s not a visit from the reigning monarch, but one of the acts at this year’s Iron Acton Music in the Parish Meadows, organised by Acton Aid. The two day event starts with the Mash, and is followed by the popular Prom in the Meadow.

On Friday the 6 July, The Mash will feature two top local bands plus a 90 minute performance by Flash – the top UK Queen tribute band.

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Queen comes to Iron Acton album Wildfire, which debuted at no.2 in the iTunes blues charts, was recorded in Tennessee. Before playing at the Mash, Elles is performing on a tour across Europe.

Local Iron Acton Boys, Mad Apple Circus are also returning to play their distinctive “Bristone” music. Since their last appearance, they have been busy sharing stages with the likes of UB40, The Beat, and The Skints as well as playing at Glastonbury The finale will be a 90 minute show by Queen tribute band, Flash.

The theme of this year’s Proms on Saturday 7 July, is “A Night at the Movies” The Bristol Milenium Orchestra will be treating the audience to a selection of Movie soundtracks as well as finishing with the “Last night of the Proms” music.

Local performers of dance and song will feature in the programme and the evening will finish with a firework display.

Tickets are available from www.actonaid. org.uk. All money raised goes to local good causes and the charity bucket collection this year is for Street Life who support the homeless in Bristol.

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n NEWS PUPILS from Watermore Primary School in Frampton Cotterell joined Chair of South Gloucestershire Council Cllr Rachael Hunt and road safety officers to celebrate Walk to School Week.

Forty two schools in South Gloucestershire took part in the national campaign which encourages children to swap four wheels for two feet and walk to school with their parents or carers.

Cllr Hunt said: “Walking to school is a great way for pupils to meet up with friends before arriving at school and to keep active and healthy. Walk to School Week offers a fantastic opportunity to learn and use road safety skills on our shared paths, footpaths and the many different types of crossings available on route, to help keep children safe on their journey to and from school.”

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Armed Forces Day set for new venue THE 2018 Armed Forces Day is being held in Thornbury on Saturday 30 June, in the year when the centenary of the ending of the First World War is being commemorated.

The Parade Muster starts at 11.30 in the St. Mary Street car park. It will pass through the High Street along the Gloucester

Road to the Chantry Fields where the salute will be taken.

Activities on the field start at 10.00 am will include a display of past and present military vehicles, together with a wide variety of stalls and stands. The Albert Rodgers funfair will be there along with a climbing wall.

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Food growing on the Frampton Cotterell menu at Thornbury teacher recognised with open trip to meeting Downing Street

ANYONE interested in producing their own vegetables, fruit and salad is invited to an open meeting of the Grow Your Own Food Group in Thornbury.

The group was set up to share knowledge about food gardening and last year held two successful open meetings, which resulted in new members joining.

With the start of the new growing season, the exercise is being repeated, with the event taking place in The Chantry, Castle Street, on Thursday, March 30, from 7.30pm-9pm.

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LUKE HALL MP MP for Thornbury, Yate and the surrounding villages Write to Luke at: Luke Hall MP, 26 High Street, Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6AH e: luke.hall.mp@parliament.uk w: lukehall.org.uk Promoted by Luke Hall MP, House of Commons, SW1A 0AA.

A CONCERT in Thornbury by Cornucopia, a quartet of professional horn players, will raise money for the town’s Armstrong Hall development project.

Music by Mozart - and his son - and Haydn will feature in the performance in the Cossham Hall, Chapel Street, on Friday, March 31.

The 19th century piece Bird of the Forest will also be played, with the evening closing with Gordon Carr’s Chinese Songs.

Cornucopia will join up with local flute player Nicki Woodward (Barnes), baritone Niall Hoskin and pianist Steven Hollas for the concert, tickets for which cost £12, with concessions available.

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Downing Street by Luke and the A TEACHER at Watermore Prime Minister, and I am thrilled Primary School has met the to see the hard work of teachers Prime Minister at a reception to across South Gloucestershire recognise teachers’ work. being recognised in this way.

Jacqui Powell, was I was delighted to hear the nominated by the Headteacher, Prime Minister’s commitment Janet Hoyle, and MP Luke Hall, to working with teachers to help for her outstanding contribution nurture the next generation of to achieving the school’s success. young people.”

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CHILDREN are being challenged to find golden tickets hidden around Frampton Cotterell, in a search reminiscent of Roald Dahl’s story Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Each of the ten tickets features a letter, with the letters making an anagram which reveals the name of a Roald Dahl character. Winners will be entered into a draw to win a Golden Ticket book featuring the child as the main character who visits Willy Wonka’s Chocolate factory.

The golden ticket trail has been organised by Watermore primary school PTFA, but is open to all local children.

Watermore PTFA chair Rik Gibson said hundreds of children were expected to join in.

He said: “Everyone remembers the scene from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory where people are frantically looking for five golden tickets."

“We’ve made things a bit easier than that by listing the roads in which the tickets are hidden. People just need to

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keep their eyes peeled to spot the golden tickets displayed in windows, gardens or shops.

“Hopefully the trail will get youngsters out and about over the next few weeks.”

The trail is part of the build up to ‘Roald’s Resplendent Extravaganza’, the school’s summer festival in July, which attracts over 400 people.

There’ll be a variety of activities including making snot in the BFG’s Craft Cave, trying their hand at tortoise flinging, rifling through Matilda’s Bookshelf and even filling up at the Chocolate Factory.

Meanwhile parents can relax at George’s Marvellous Medicine Cocktail Bar, the Twits bar, and the BBQ. ‘Roald’s Resplendent Extravaganza’ takes place on Saturday July 7 from 2.30pm until 5pm for stalls and 7pm for the BBQ and bars, at Watermore Primary School meadow site, Lower Stone Close, Frampton Cotterell.

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Air cadets visit RAF base 12 Cadets from 37 (Frampton Cotterell ) Royal Air Force Air Cadets, have visited RAF Brize Norton in a trip designed to give them an insight into roles within the Royal Air Force.

Highlights included the chance to sit in the cockpit and hold of the C17. "I never thought I would be able to get inside such an aircraft," said one cadet.

The cadets also visited the fire section, where they were given the opportunity to try on protective clothing and breathing apparatus.

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Clerk to Governors Required from 1st September 2018 Watermore Primary School is seeking to appoint a Clerk to commence duties with effect from 1st September 2018.

Watermore is an Outstanding school at an exciting period of our development. The school is growing, with a new school building soon to be built. We have an experienced and committed governing body. The Chair of Governors, Vice Chairs and Committee chairs are all experienced in their roles, as is the Headteacher.

The fee payable is £1,480 per annum and is based on 18 meetings (5 Full Governing Body meetings and 13 Committee meetings) per year.

We are looking for someone who: • Has experience as an administrator • Is IT literate • Is well organised • Has good communication skills • Is able to maintain impartiality and handle confidential minutes • Is capable of advising Governors on changes and updates in legislation and other requirements You should be reliable and have a flexible approach. Previous clerking experience is desirable though not essential, as training and support will be available.

The role is as a holder of office and will primarily be undertaken in term time. Full Governing Body meetings and some committee meetings take place at approx. 6pm. Other committee meetings take place during the afternoons (either during the school day or at 4pm).

The holder of office will be required to liaise with the Head Teacher and Chair of Governors / Committees as relevant in order to set an appropriate agenda which, together with the associated documents, need to be shared, in good time, with the relevant members of the Governing Body. They will then be required to take detailed, accurate minutes and get them typed up and shared within a week of the meeting.

Other than attendance at meetings, the role will be carried out at home, at times of the day to suit the Clerk, whilst ensuring agreed deadlines are met.

The role of Clerk to Governors provides a valuable insight into education and a school environment, providing an ideal stepping-stone for someone looking to get into a school based administration role.

Watermore Governing Board is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children. Therefore, you will be expected to share this commitment and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting including an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

For further information, you should contact the Chair of Governors, Colin Thompson, by email at colin.thompson@airbus.com or via the school office on 01454 867135. A copy of the Description of Duties of Office is attached for your convenience.

Applicants should send a detailed CV, including two references, to the Chair of Governors by midday Monday 11th June, either by email or by post to the school. Interviews will be held at a mutually convenient time.

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New governors wanted at primary school WATERMORE Primary school in Frampton Cotterell is looking for new governors to help run the school.

Linda Porter, a governor at the school, said: “ We have had a couple of people resign, due to other commitments.

We would ideally like one person to have an interest in IT, but it is not essential. We’d like anyone who has some time and is interested in helping out.”

The full governing body meets 4-5 times per year, with committee meetings another 4-5 times a year, Linda said: “The school will

be getting a new building and governors are busy trying to support the Headteacher in all that that entails.”

The deadline for application of 11 June, and applicants can contact our clerk at alex.jones@ watermoreprimary.org.uk for more information.

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Three people are sought for the independent role. The PCC says they will need to have skills in integrity, independence and judgement, and be passionate about improving policing.

Successful candidates will be expected to participate in misconduct hearings as and when required. Allowances and expenses will be paid.

PCC Sue Mountstevens said: “Police officers are expected to demonstrate the highest levels of integrity and conduct in the service they provide. In cases where an officer may have fallen below these standards, local people have the right to expect the matter will be dealt with thoroughly and fairly.

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Food and drink festival draws the crowds THE first South Gloucestershire Food and Drink Festival has been declared a stunning success after more than 20,000 people attended the event in Emersons Green.

Over 100 exhibitors of food drink and crafts benefited

from the sunny weather at the Bristol and Bath Science Park with 4,000 people attended the VIP preview night for local businesses and residents alone.

Metrobus was on hand to show its new bus and was handing out timetables. The

Science Park is one of the stops on the new service.

Local bands Rock Choir, The Bad Dads & Richard Friend kept the crowds entertained and the royal wedding was screened live on the Saturday.

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n NEWS A TWO-year refurbishment project at Horton Court has been completed, with part of the National Trust property now set to be re-opened to the public.

The grade one-listed manor house, near Chipping Sodbury, was built from the remains of a 12th century Norman hall.

The hall, together with some of the grounds, is set to be open to visitors this summer when

Some of the repairs that had to be tackled. Photograph courtesy of National Trust/Collette Cuddihy

Renovation of historic Horton Court completed ahead of re-opening to public limited access will be offered by the trust.

However, the rest of the building will be leased out as a home so will remain private.

The repair scheme at what has been described as a highly significant property cost £2 million, the details of which were revealed at a public meeting in April 2016.

Recently, many of those at the meeting were invited back to see what had been done and learn about the plans for the building’s future.

Horton Court had been given to the National Trust in the 1940s by Hilda Wills, a daughter of the Bristol tobacco family.

The trust used to lease it out as a home, with visitors also allowed in for a few days each year, but the last tenants left in 2008 and visits ended four years

later due to the poor condition of the premises.

Although closed, it was used on a number of occasions for filming, featuring in the TV series Poldark and Wolf Hall, as well as the BBC1 supernatural drama The Living and The Dead.

The trust said the latest renovation was aimed at allowing more natural light into the

building, improving drainage and resolving damp problems.

It said while the Norman hall was a rare survivor, there had been a number of additions and alterations to the house over the centuries, with the late 19th century eventually seeing the start of a period of neglect.

The trust aims to open Horton Court to visitors during July, August and September.

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n NEWS A PARTY is being held at The Manor Hall in Coalpit Heath to celebrate its 150th anniversary.

Organisers are hoping the whole community will come, especially pupils who attended the old school, or the new one next door.

The event takes place at the Manor Hall, Henfield Road, Coalpit Heath, on 23 June from 12 noon until 3.30pm. There will be various displays including one on the Victorian school itself. The Manor Primary School choir and the preschool children will sing from 1.30pm, there are cream teas, and a karate display at 2pm. The grand finale of the day at 2.30pm is the prize giving to Manor Primary School children for their poster competition.

The Manor Hall was built in 1868, and Grade 2 listed in 1985. But in 1975 a new school was built for local pupils as the old building no longer met the needs of a growing community.

In 1977, Westerleigh Parish Council bought Manor Hall from the local education authority for community use and to mark the

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Queen’s Silver Jubilee.

In 1996, the new primary school was destroyed by a fire, and whilst it was rebuilt, Manor

Hall returned to the LEA. Three years later, when it was returned to the community, it was in a poor state with a leaking roof.

It was decided that it must be kept for the community, and many active volunteers came forward to establish a trust.

The Manor Hall charity was eventually established, and it has renovated the Victorian building over the last 16 years.

A red brick outbuilding which was built just after the First World War is still being refurbished. It was originally used for cookery, woodwork and metal work lessons for children in Coalpit Heath and Frampton Cotterell, and then as a classroom.

The Manor Hall charity also manages the Coalpit Heath Community Garden.

It’s also looking for new trustees from July. The contact email for becoming a trustee or for further details on the anniversary event is manorhallch@googlemail.com

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Yate man jailed for manslaughter of friend A 41-YEAR-OLD man has been sentenced to 17 years and 2 months for killing his friend and leaving his body in the flat they had shared in City Road, Bristol.

Jamie Lomax, of Yate,

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admitted the manslaughter of 43-year-old Dean Sawyer at a hearing at Bristol Crown Court.

He was sentenced on 16 May. Senior Investigating Officer in the case, DI Mike Buck, said: “In the end, the weight of the evidence was compelling. I’d like to thank the many people who came forward and provided evidence to my team, enabling us to establish the identity of Dean’s killer and secure his conviction.”

Dean was well-known locally having established the company Positive Causes after struggling to find work himself.

His body was found in the bath at his flat on Sunday 26 November 2017. He had major head injuries and the Major Crime Investigation Unit launched a homicide investigation.

Forensic examination showed that Dean had probably been killed in his bath some two weeks earlier. His mobile phone data

became crucial in establishing his last movements. Investigators found that it showed someone else was using the phone after Dean’s death.

Jamie Lomax had been living in the flat and working with Dean. He was the last person to see him alive, was present when the body was found and had opportunity to access the phone.

Investigators discovered that Jamie Lomax had lied about his movements and sold some of Dean’s property after his death.

Lomax even left voicemail on Dean’s phone, after he had killed him, in an attempt to cover his tracks.

DI Buck said: “Our investigation showed that Jamie Lomax had become frustrated and angry with Dean. The CPS and police both accept his plea to manslaughter on the basis that he had not intended to cause Dean serious harm.

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Dean Sawyer was killed in November 2017 responsibility for his actions in November last year – actions which led to the death of a man he had known for many years and considered a friend.”

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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 June 3 n Laser Run Championships being put on by PentathlonGB South West at Yate Outdoor Sports Complex BS37 7LB on Sunday 3 June. Including all age groups from 8 to 60+ Contact Philip Hobbs prhcoaching@outlook.com if Laser Pistol training is required. Entry details can be found at https:// www.pentathlongb.org/events/ list/competition/laser_run June 16 n 10am - 11am, meeting point to be decided, please check out Facebook Page for info - 'Frampton Litter Walks' 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@

gmail.com or telephone Clare on 07974734799 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. There'll be games to play such as park the car in the garage, ball in the bucket, spin a prize etc all with great prizes to be won. You can also relax in the lovely Bridge House garden with an ice cream, tea or coffee plus of course delicious home made cakes.

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.

Mobile 07922538894 E-mail alan_ fretten13@hotmail.com June 12 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+).

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by Charles Hajdamach, one of the top authorities on glass who has lectured worldwide. Community School Bradley Stoke at 7.30 pm. n Blackhorse Primary Vintage Fayre Saturday 23rd June 11am – 2pm. Free entry. At Blackhorse Primary School, Emersons Green BS16 6TR. Come along, all welcome! Plenty of things to see and do including a free drumming workshop, pony rides, tug of war, welly wanging, skittles, games, plant stall, face painting, ice cream, hot food, bar and of course a vintage tea room with scones and plenty of cake. Great raffle prizes, competitions and so much more. Visit Blackhorse.school/ pta for more details July 9 n Bristol Budgerigar Society.

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.

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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.

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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. 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

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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED 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

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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 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 School, Winterbourne. Tel Becca 07721 907780 n Centre Squares (dancing).

Winterbourne Comunity Centre 7.45pm n 60+ Dance Fit class. 11.00 at Crossbow House. £4.50 a session.

Suitable for all levels of fitness.

Please contact Nina for more information : 07833917974 n Winterbourne Down & District Horticultural Society, All Saints Church Hall, Winterbourne Down, BS36 1BX, 7.30 pm. 2nd Tuesday of the month. Info: Richard on 01454 773218. n NEW Zumba Gold class!

Tuesday’s - 11:30am at St Saviours Church Hall, Coalpit Heath (£5 ). Low impact moves for over 55’s, beginners and people recovering from an injury. All ages and abilities welcome. www.gozumbauk. com. Come and join the party, Jodie 07769274440 n Folk Dancing. Crossbow House, Frampton Cotterell. 8.30 -10.30pm, 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month. n South Gloucestershire Waterpolo club. Junior & Senior players Male Female. Winterbourne Int Academy pool. 7:00 - 8:30 pm. For more info: kazrose@blueyonder.co.uk or nash17@virginmedia.com n Winterbourne Short Mat Bowling Club Tuesday 1.30 - 3.30 at Winterbourne Community Centre, Watleys End Road. Contact Pat Sleightholme, 01179 793473. New members welcome.

n Pucklechurch Folk Dance Club.

We meet every other Tuesday at Pucklechurch Community Centre from 7.45 pm to 8.15 pm. Contact 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 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.

St Saviour's Church, Coalpit Heath Summer fayre Saturday 23rd June @ 2pm Attractions in Glebe Field, Next to Vicarage, Weather permitting, A super Barbecue and many stalls, Games with prizes, Books, Toys, Raffle, Tombola, Plants, Strawberrys and Ice Cream. On grass next to the church hall a sitting area and Marque for Refreshments. Also Dancing display in the church Hall. Come and enjoy the afternoon.

Parish Praise First Sunday of the month for all ages and families. 10am, stay after for refreshments if you wish, a warm welcome awaits you.

See the church website for more 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

To advertise, contact Richard on 01454 800 120

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.

Our 73rd Horticultural and Craft Show Saturday 1st September Exhibit your home grown vegetables Fruit and plants also flowers ect, Handicrafts also Photography Sewing and Knitted Garments and Novelty section.

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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED 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 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

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 2 & 30 June 10.30 – 11.30am. Suitable for the primary age range, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bookstart Bear is visiting Winterbourne Library for special storytimes Wednesday 6th June 10.30 – 11am and 2.30 – 3pm

2-4pm The Craft Group is meeting on 9 and 23 June 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.

‘On the Beach’ – Half Term Drop in. Friday 1 June 10.30 -12 noon Suitable for ages 3 – 10

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

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of month n Praise and Play. All Saints’ Church Hall Winterbourne Down 10-12 during term times. For preschool children and their parents/ carers. n Stay & Play, 1-3pm (termtime) Winterbourne Early Years Centre, Greenfield Centre, Park Ave, Winterbourne. Call Helen 01454 n Winterbourne Winds beginners/ intermediate/returners wind band rehearse Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm at the Greenfield Centre, Park Avenue, Winterbourne BS36 1NJ. Brass & Woodwind players, percussionist, bassist wanted to join sociable group. Instruments available for loan. Contact Dan 01172 395210. n Tiny Tots. 2.00-3.00pm,St Peter’s Church, n Steam Engine Club, Miners Club, Coalpit Heath. 7pm, last Thursday of month. Line dancing. Iron Acton Parish Hall, High St, Iron Acton.

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

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

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).

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n WHAT'S ON CONTINUED Contact Mike Challenger 07833316081 n Bingo British Legion Club Ryecroft Road, Frampton Cotterell.

8.15pm.Free entry n South Gloucestershire Decorative and Fine Arts Society 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 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

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

To advertise, contact Richard on 01454 800 120

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

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Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne 9.30am to 4pm, (monthly).

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

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

Established players and beginners welcome. Bowls provided. Sessions Sunday afternoon and Monday and Wednesday evenings. Contact Roger Payne 0117 937 3653 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

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n COMMUNITY NEWS Floral Friends have been busy sowing seeds We’ve been enjoying the better weather and are delighted that local children have helped us with sowing seeds. The Brownies helped Floral Friends to sow sunflower seeds and wild flower seeds at the Park. They also planted their own sunflower seeds in pots for a Brownie competition to see who can grow the tallest sunflower.

They were brilliant workers and their good deed will benefit the whole community including local wild life. Everyone loves our wild flower and sunflower displays.

Children from Brockeridge Centre After School enjoyed planting sunflower seeds in the Sensory Garden.

Frampton C of E Primary School Gardening Club have also been busy sowing wild flowers, poppies and sunflowers at the Park. We can look forward to a lovely display this Summer created by these keen green fingered young gardeners.

New Feature at the Sensory Garden The new magnifying post in the Sensory Garden is being well

website (you may need to sign in but it is free to do so).

You can also access it via BBC iPlayer app on a tablet or smartphone.

At around 49:30 minutes, the presenters can be heard trying to find the Brockeridge Centre.

Then, at 54:07, they arrive at Sensory Garden and interview Andrew Edgington for about 5 minutes,

used by budding scientists to look closely at bugs and plants. The post was funded by Village Action and set up by Floral Friends volunteers.

BBC Radio Bristol Radio Bristol visited the Brockeridge Sensory Garden on Sunday 13th May as part of the programme Clueless with Richard Lewis. The programme is available to listen to on the Radio Bristol

Floral Boots Do you 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 (the application form and further details are available on our website) and the boots displayed where passers-by 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 21st July until Saturday 28th July. Certificates and prizes will be presented on Saturday 28th July at the Brockeridge Centre. So – hang on to those old boots and get creative this Spring Poppies We plan to plant poppies around the village to commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War. We hope to involve as many people as possible in this – more information will be available soon.

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in 1918 and proved so popular that many more were quickly formed all over the country and by the beginning of World War Two there were 70 markets. By 1940 the numbers had grown to 320 markets. Post war, WI Markets had a turnover of £1 million by 1972 which increased to £10 million by 1992. Numbers have now significantly decreased, but the Country Markets are still very popular all over the UK. The Crossbow Singers committee News from The Crossbow Singers The Crossbow Singers are working on music to celebrate the centenary of the RAF and the victorious end of the Great War in 1918, to be performed at their summer concert ‘Land of Hope and Glory’.

It takes place at Crossbow House, School Road, Frampton Cotterell, on 2 and 3 July at 7.30pm.

The choir now has a new committee, voted in at the recent AGM. Its new members are Dave Burman, Veronica Cutland and Jane Fitzgerald.

Winterbourne Down WI At our last meeting we were very pleased to greet Trish Ladd, our Group WI Advisor who had come along to meet us and introduce herself.

Our speaker for the evening was Karen from the Iron Acton Garden Centre who showed us how to plant up two hanging baskets. One was full of lovely flowering plants and the other full of edible herbal plants. Karen explained that it was important to make holes in the plastic lining of the baskets which enabled excessive water to drain through. It was also important

to use a good compost and there is one on the market which has enough feed and water gel to last for six months.

She potted up two different baskets for us and then we did a quiz. The flowering basket was the prize which was won by Jill, our Treasurer. However, there were two questions which baffled Jill.

Do you know who the Patron Saint of Gardeners is? And what is the National flower of Mexico? The answers are Saint Dorothy and the Dahlia respectively.

On 7th June is Margaret Geiss is coming to talk to us about Hats and Tales.

You are most welcome to come and join us at 7.30pm at All Saints Church Hall, Winterbourne Down, BS36 1BX. Winterbourne Evening WI At our well attended meeting Wendy Morri, Chair of Avon Country Markets, gave us an interesting talk and slide show about the history of the markets themselves, which until 2003 were known as WI Markets. The split between the two, and change of name, came about because of a ruling by the Charity Commission.

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Weather perfect as youngsters tackle Ten Tors challenge

MORE than 60 local Explorer Scouts have taken part in this year’s Ten Tors challenge on Dartmoor.

The teams, from Cotswold Edge Scout District and Kingswood Scout District undertook training over a 7 month period, helped by nearly

20 adult volunteers from the Scout movement.

Scout leader Chris Harris said: “Ten Tors is the ultimate outdoor experience for young people. Teams during the event are self-sufficient, with no adult help, having to work together to achieve a common goal.”

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The Frampton Shantymen are on their way to the Medieval Barn

Busy month for Medieval Barn THE Winterbourne Medieval Barn has a busy month ahead, with three events planned.

The biggest event is the Medieval Fair on Sunday 10 June. Visitors are being given the chance to find out what life

was like in 1342 when the barn was built.

Living history group The Company of Chivalry re-create life in Winterbourne almost 700 years ago. There’s also special activities for children, live music

and locally-sourced food and drink.

Later in the month, the barn hosts a basket weaving workshop and there’s also a visit from the Bristol Male Voice Choir and Frampton Shantymen.

There’s also a wine-tasting evening at the start of July.

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Police and Crime Commissioner hosts public forum on policing SOUTH Gloucestershire residents are being invited to have their say about local policing at a special meeting held in Yate.

The PCC Police Public Forum takes place at the Shire Way Community Centre in the town on Thursday, June 7 between 6.45pm-9pm.

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presentation on policing in the area by Chief Inspector Mark Evans. This will be followed by a question and answer session.

PCC Sue Mountstevens said; “Listening to local people’s views about policing is a vital part of my role as PCC and I’ve been holding these public forums for over five years now. Residents tell me they see these meetings as an opportunity to share their concerns and to help make the communities they live and work in safer and stronger.

“I’m delighted to be returning to the Shire Way Community Centre. The last time I was here topics raised by residents included police visibility in the Kingswood and Staple Hill area, reported crime figures, burglary, and questions on neighbourhood policing in Frampton Cotterell.

I hope local people will take the time to join us once again.”

Chief Constable Andy Marsh said: “This is my first forum at the Shire Way Community Centre and I am keen to talk about the current policing landscape with residents, as this will have undoubtedly changed since the last forum Sue hosted here.

“I welcome the opportunity to discuss what you think is important to ensure the safety of our communities. Our force covers a very large area with a diverse range of policing needs and it is imperative we hear from local people to use their views to help shape policing.”

Register for your free ticket via the event website: www. eventbrite.co.uk/e/pcc-andpolice-joint-public-forumtickets-45334148659?aff=es2 You can also reserve your seat by emailing pcc@ avonandsomerset.pnn.police.uk or calling 01275 816377.

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n NEWS FROM STROUD AUCTION ROOMS BIDDERS were in for some big surprises when over 150 teddy bears from two private collections went under the hammer in the specialist toy section at Stroud Auction Rooms' May sale.

Exceptional results were achieved, mainly because all the bears were put in without reserve and with low estimates, encouraging hundreds of people to bid. The top selling bear, Mr Pickles from Charlie Bears' Isabelle Collection, made £500, while every bear did considerably better than its guide price suggested.

Owner and auctioneer Nick Bowkett said "We are always saying that if vendors trust the valuer's judgement and allow lots to be sold with sensible estimates and reserves, excellent results can be achieved. The success of these teddy bears proves the point.”

The bears were not the only

stars of the toy section. The auction's top selling lot was Jaques of London Staunton carved ivory library chess set, which sold for £3,600, and a German carved bone figural chess set made £2,000.

Trains and diecasts also met expectations, with a Hornby Dublo Southern Railway tank goods train set in original box selling for £600, and a Wrenn Queen Elizabeth locomotive in blue livery making £550.

Ceramics saw a high sellthrough rate and very good prices, especially for known manufacturers and high quality items. A Royal Crown Derby Lombardy pattern dinner, tea and coffee service achieved £3,000, while a Goldscheider figurine Butterfly Girl sold for £1,200. Seven 18th century tiles made £220 and the smallest piece of Moorcroft in the sale made the most, £440, due to its age and rare Leaf and Berry pattern. A large collection of Beswick Beatrix Potter figures stirred interest among both traders and collectors, with a rare Duchess with Flowers realising £800.

In medals and militaria, the highest selling medal was a Victorian Naval General Service medal with a Syria clasp, which sold in the room to a collector for £500. Several Australian infantry medals performed much better than anticipated and military badges and insignia also sold well. Quite a few swords realised prices in the high hundreds, with a British 1821 pattern Light Cavalry sword by Wilkinson selling for £950. Several good quality bayonets realised £200-300.

Quirkiest lot of the auction was a child's battery-powered Land Rover, which received

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enormous interest from children of all ages and eventually sold for £700. A close runner-up was a 16ft Falmouth boat and trailer, with original receipt (£650).

The next auction (June 13-15) focuses on jewellery and silver plus some very interesting clocks. There are also hundreds of lots of vinyl records with some rarities worth keeping an eye on. Other specialist sections include bijouterie, watches, coins, musical instruments and fine furniture.

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By Sarah Young of Spoilt Hair & Beauty

The HOT topic – sun safety The circus is coming to Frampton Cotterell RAISING money for a school’s factual book library isn’t always a barrel of laughs, but the latest fundraising wheeze from Frampton Cotterell C of E Primary School is bound to raise a smile.

The Friends of the school booked Happy’s Circus and its 600 seater Big Top to perform on the school grounds. The show is on Friday 14 September starting at 6pm.

Happys Circus is a professional all human (no animals) 2 hour performance. The show stars The Randelle Clowns and features Acrobats, Aerialists and Sword Balancing.

Tickets will be on sale at the fcce school fete on Saturday 30 June. Any enquiries please can people contact via fcceschool@hotmail.co.uk or via friends of fcce on Facebook.

WITH summer just around the corner, we should look at our skin care.

Many people are beginning to prep for the forthcoming summer getaways, with waxing, manicures and pedicures our most requested pre-holiday treatments. It’s still important to look after our skin during these summer months, as just a short amount of time spent under the sun’s glare has repercussions for our skin, both long and short term.

With increasing number of campaigns raising awareness of the dangers of sun exposure, we still seem to be taking risks.

A recent survey by YouGov on our sun cream habits revealed that a quarter of us still don’t use sun cream during the summer or whilst on holiday, with men even less likely at just 15%.

The golden tan may make us feel good in the interim but the darkening of the skin is the first stage of actual sun damage and contributes to premature ageing, with issues such as wrinkles, lines and sagging all of which we are trying to avoid.

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Reprieve for local planning meetings THE new leader of South Gloucestershire Council, has decided to halt controversial changes to the planning process that would have seen planning meeting for Frome Valley Sodbury moved to Kingswood.

Toby Savage, who is also the new Conservative leader on the council made the decision just days after taking over from Matthew Riddle.

The local authority was due to vote on proposals that would mean an end to meetings and appeals regarding planning applications taking place in Thornbury.

After the closure of the council offices in Thornbury, meetings have been held in Turnberries community centre.

The ruling Conservatives had proposed a single committee for the whole authority area, instead of the two development control committees for the East and West which exist now. They had said that changes to the system were long overdue.

Mr Savage said: “Fresh leadership provides a fresh opportunity to review these proposals and engage with opposition councillors in a spirit of openness and cooperation. We do need to make changes to a local system that hasn’t changed with the times. I don’t believe the existing set-up that

the Council has historically opted for is serving the best interests of residents and the communities in which they live and work.”

Leader of South Gloucestershire Lib Dems, Claire Young said; “I welcome this change of tack from the new Tory leader. Residents and opposition leaders were given no warning of these proposed sweeping changes before last week, and it looked as if the Conservatives were planning to push them through without crossparty consultation. I welcome Cllr Savage’s apology for the way this was mishandled and look forward to working with him in a constructive way to improve these proposals before they are brought back to Council in July.”

“In particular, I would call upon Councillor Savage to take this opportunity to rethink the way residents are being cut out of the planning process by these Conservative proposals. We feel the move to ban members of the public from site inspections and to scrap planning meetings at Thornbury are particularly anti-democratic. With thousands of new houses being proposed around Thornbury and Charfield under Conservative

plans, to choose this moment to move all planning hearings to Kingswood is a double insult to residents in the affected locations.”

The proposed changes would have also meant local councillors being no longer be able to request a site inspection for applications in their ward, or to refer contentious planning decision to a meeting of full council.

Local residents were also in line to loose the right to attend or ask questions at planning site inspections.

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Chipping Sodbury footballer has a ball at FA Cup final FOR Liam Pullen, scoring Chipping Sodbury first ever FA Cup goal was memorable. But it turned out that his strike led to an appearance at the cup final albeit not with his team.

Liam was one of 137 goalscorers from this season’s competition to have their names printed on the Nike Ordem V

There were slightly more famous names than Liam's on the ball such as Chelsea’s Willian

Cup Final ball used at the 137th edition of the showpiece fixture.

The Ball For All celebrated players from Step 6 of the National League system through to the Premier League, who all share the accolade of being a goalscorer in the world’s oldest domestic cup competition.

Liam’s strike in the ExtraPreliminary Round was the club’s first ever goal in the competition. He shared space on the ball with Premier League footballers Alexis Sánchez and Willian, who both scored decisive goals for this season’s finalists.

Liam was also chosen to present the match ball ahead of kick-off at Wembley Stadium.

He said: “To have played and scored in my club’s first ever Emirates FA Cup match back in August was a dream come true and was one of the highlights of my career to date. It’s an honour for my name to feature on the Ball For All and to be asked to carry it out at Wembley Stadium

ahead of the Final was extra special. I was very proud to be representing all of the players who have scored in this season’s competition.”

Andy Ambler, The FA’s Director of Professional Game Relations, said: “One of the most special things about The Emirates FA Cup is that a goalscorer in the Extra-

Preliminary Round shares the same accolade as some of football’s most famous names.”

“Over three thousand goals have been scored in this season’s competition, from all levels of the football pyramid and the 137 from across the country are representative of all who have contributed to this season’s competition.”

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Funding sought for permanent traffic lights at A46 junction SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE Council is bidding for funding for permanent traffic lights at the A46 Bath Road crossroads with Acton Turville Road and the B4465.

Lights had been installed to help with diverted traffic whilst the Bromley Health viaduct works were taking place, but they were removed as planned once it was completed.

However, local residents reported that the temporary lights had significantly reduced the risk of collisions, and wanted them back.

Campaigner Rob Cole said: "I have found they have eased the difficulty of using the junction quite considerably.

“Turning right onto the A46 from the B4465 is much easier and, because traffic now flows, so is turning left onto the A46."

Over 500 people signed a petition, initiated by the council’s Liberal Democrats. Councillor Claire Young, the

group’s leader, said; “Residents have put up with the danger posed by crossing or joining the A46 for far too long. The improvement brought by the temporary lights really brought that to people’s attention.

“Similar junctions across South Gloucestershire are controlled by traffic lights and have been for a long time. My petition calls on the Council to work with Highways England to install a system that can give those residents back the safety they gained from the temporary lights but phased properly to avoid causing delays on what is an important route.”

An email exchange between the local MP Luke Hall, and Mark King, Head of Street Care and Transport at South Gloucestershire Council, confirms that funding is being sought from the West of England Combined Authority to carry out further investigations into permanent

Claire Young by the traffic lights which have now been removed lights.

But the email also says that Highways England, who are responsible for the motorways, would have to agree to this.

It suggests that they may have concerns about a possible negative impact on the flow of traffic at Junction 18 of the M4.

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n NEWS DISPOSABLE plastic cups are to be banned at South Gloucestershire Council offices.

All three political parties on the council united to vote through the ban, which will stop 36,000 cups a year being sent to landfill.

The move was proposed by the council’s Liberal Democrat leader and Westerleigh ward councillor Claire Young, who said the ban would make the authority a national leader on an important environmental issue.

Ms Young told the council’s annual meeting that every day, 7 million plastic cups are thrown away in the UK - more than 2.5 billion every year.

She said: “Half of the plastic waste in the world today is from single-use items.

“We have been investigating whether they can be recycled but we feel it would be better to eliminate them altogether.

“Public authorities have a duty to preserve and protect the environment.”

A commitment to ban the cups by the end of the year was removed by a Conservative amendment to the motion, but Tory deputy leader Jo Hunt said the cabinet would be asking officers to report on how the ban could be brought in “as soon as possible”.

And council leader Toby Savage indicated that the days of other single-use plastics could also be numbered on council premises.

He said: “I intend to bring more decisions to Cabinet in future to make South Gloucestershire a single-use plastic free zone, and set the example we hope residents,

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the disposable cup ban by the end of the year, adding: “We will now hold the administration to account to ensure that they don’t drag their heels in carrying this change out.”

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n NEWS A CHILDREN’S hospice charity, which covers South Gloucestershire, has received £10,000 of funding from The Big Lottery Fund, with money raised by National Lottery players.

Jessie May, which provides nursing care at home for terminally ill children and young people, has been awarded the grant for their ‘Let’s Talk Transition’ programme of work.

The programme is dedicated to supporting life-limited children who outlive their initial prognosis and need help in the transition period from Jessie May to adult services, across South Gloucestershire, Bristol, North Somerset, North East Somerset, Wiltshire and Bath.

The funding will enable ‘Let’s Talk Transition’ to bring young people together for a number of events where they can connect with each other, share stories, and be part of a supportive community. The programme will also run a number of graduation days to mark the phenomenal achievement of young people transitioning from Jessie May’s care.

The grant will also help pay for training on a range of issues around how to support young adults, as well as a number of support visits for families

Children’s charity awarded National Lottery funding whose children are about to transition to adult care services. These visits could include arranging an introductory visit to day care centres, help with filling out forms, financial advice and signposting to other agencies.

Jessie May CEO Chris Roys said: “Thanks to advances in medical technology, more life-limited children are outliving their initial prognosis and transitioning to adulthood. Jessie May has seen a marked increase in the number of young people reaching 19, the age of transition, with six young people due to graduate from Jessie May in 2018 and 31 young people on our caseload aged 14-19 who could graduate in the next five years.

James Harcourt, England GrantMaking Director at the Big Lottery Fund, said: “We’re proud to be funding Jessie May’s work as they continue to support young people to fulfil their potential.”

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n PEOPLE She’s from Frampton Cotterell, eventually found love in the Australian outback and now lives in Sydney. It’s not been an ordinary life for Deb Hunt, and now she’s shared it in a book.

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THE popular Sydney suburb of Balmain – a leafy peninsula jutting out into the iconic Harbour – is about as far away from Frampton Cotterell as you can get.

Deb Hunt’s voyage from the village to Sydney via Broken Hill was as unplanned as it was remarkable.

Now a successful author, she grew up in Frampton Cotterell as the second in a family of four girls, attending Chipping Sodbury Grammar.

In addition to reading, writing and acting, her great joy was cycling around Frampton Cotterell, Iron Acton and Winterbourne.

As a teenager, like many young people she was afflicted with crippling shyness and self-doubt. “I had no inkling of what to do for my future. I loved writing and reading but with no career direction in mind it took decades to discover my true calling”, she said.

Like most authors, she held a variety of jobs – librarian, teacher, journalist, actress, theatre producer, event management and public relations. Widely travelled, she has lived in France, Spain, Saudi Arabia, London, Broken Hill and Sydney.

The written word, often the retreat of the ultra-shy, always

From Frampton Cotterell to Flying Doctor

Deb Hunt in Broken Hill, Australia attracted her. “I devoured books and wrote incessantly – but most of my poems and short stories remained on my shelf” she said.

“I had too much self-doubt to believe I could be published”.

Her first book was published after she had passed the age of fifty when she chose to pursue one of life’s random opportunities.

“I was keen to buy an apartment in London until the vendor - Jane Lambert admitted she couldn’t legally sell for several months. Rather than lose the sale Jane persuaded me to move in while we waited. She was wheelchair-bound through polio and the most remarkable woman I’ve ever met.”

Deb bought the apartment and Jane retired to France, where she restored a near derelict-house, created a dream garden and, at the age of sixtyseven, met a Frenchman who turned out to be the love of her life. “And that’s when my problems really began,” says Deb, laughing.

Deb narrated Jane’s inspirational story in her first book, ‘Dream Wheeler’ (2013).

The manuscript was submitted to countless publishers, but after many rejections, a lot of heartache and

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re-writing, Deb self-published the book and then secured a commission from Pan Macmillan for two more books.

Her next book was ‘Love in the Outback’ (2014), an intensely personal account of ‘stalking’ (her word) the wrong men and her own inability to form relationships.

Giving up her job in the UK at the age of 49, she moved to Australia to work for the world famous Royal Flying Doctor Service.

She recalled “I ended up living in the remote mining town of Broken Hill, where everything I thought I knew about life and love was turned on its head.”

Deb met Clyde Thomson from the Flying Doctor Service, who was deeply practical, reasonable, steady and conservative - the opposite of her. He wanted a relationship, she wanted to flee.

Although much of the book is set in Australia, she also writes about her time in Frampton Cotterell - or Framley Coddrington as it’s referred to in the book.

Next was ‘Australian Farming Families’ (2015) – true hardship stories of life on the land for eight very different farming families, from dairy farms in Tasmania to cattle stations in

North Queensland.

Deb’s fluent writing style makes these books easy reading.

Readers will not only gain deep insights into people who have successfully overcome life’s challenges but will also see snapshots of life in Australia.

Her current challenge is another book, this time in a genre new to her – fiction.

“Writing fiction is the hardest thing I have done – starting with a blank sheet of paper and developing backdrops, plot lines and characters”, she said. This work-in-progress is securely under wraps for now.

Even though Deb has travelled the world and lived in Sydney for many years, her soft Framptonian vowels have not been overtaken by Australian twang.

Returning to UK every year, she treasures spending quality time with her extended local family, enjoying a morning cuppa of English Breakfast tea, the smell of new-mown grass in a Frampton Cotterell garden and a gentle summer evening with friends in the beer garden at The Globe.

After decades of constant change, she is now settled in her life and in her work. And she is settled with her long-term partner – the Flying Doctor.

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The first three readers who email the editor with the word “Outback” in the subject line will receive a free copy signed by the author.

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Amazing rhubarb crumble, tart, jam, unusually served with mackerel or even used to flavour gin, the variations are endless.

I hope that you’ll give this very easy Rhubarb Fool a try, even if you haven’t previously been much of a fan. It’s sensational, especially after a rich main course or oily fish. It’s not low on the calories, with best butter and double cream being two of the ingredients. But I hope you’ll agree the taste is worth the calories.

Ann Murray is from the Cooking4 Cookery School based in Chipping Sodbury.

She’s teamed up with Frome Valley Voice to pass on her wealth of experience in the kitchen.

THIS month my article is about good old rhubarb. Rhubarb is a bit like Marmite, you either hate it or love it. Many of us have horrid memories of overcooked, stringy rhubarb and lumpy custard served to us at school dinners, but it doesn’t have to be like that. Cooked well, it is a thing of enormous beauty. It is also very versatile and has an incredible history.

Rhubarb dates back to ancient China where it was used as a drug and a medicine. It was used for a variety of ailments, including gut, lung and liver problems.

First used in English cookery in the eighteenth century, it has continued to appear on traditional menus in its many guises. Rhubarb

Rhubarb Fool When buying rhubarb choose firm, crisp and blemish-free stalks .If the leaves are still attached make sure they look fresh and not wilted.

Makes 4 – 6 small individual glasses.

Ingredients: • Rhubarb – 450g (about a pound) • Unsalted butter- 110g(4oz) cut into small pieces • Double cream- 150ml/g(5 fl oz) • Golden caster sugar- 3 tablespoons • Orange juice- 2 tbsps Here’s what you do: 1. R emove any leaves and trim the ends from the rhubarb . Then wash the fruit.

2. Cut the rhubarb into 2.5 cm (1 inch ) chunks.

3. Place the fruit in a saucepan with the butter, sugar and the orange juice.

4. M elt the butter over a medium heat stirring gently.

5. O nce the butter has melted continue to cook the rhubarb for about 5 mins or until the fruit is well-softened.

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7. Lightly mash the fruit with a fork.

Leave to one side to cool.

8. Then whip the cream ‘til it stands in soft peaks.

9. Once the rhubarb has cooled, gently stir in the cream.

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10. Spoon into small glasses or dishes.

11. Decorate with the fruit you left to one side.

12. Refrigerate the fool for 3 or 4 hours before serving.

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Yate family make a splash in national swimming campaign A FAMILY from Yate has been selected to take part in Swim England’s latest national campaign which aims to inspire parents to reconnect with their children through swimming.

Lynette and Charlie De Nobriga swim at Yate Leisure Centre with their children, Tilly and Zack. As part of the project, they’ve taken on the challenge of swimming for an hour a week for a month, to ensure they’re spending quality time together. They will then report back to Swim England on any positive benefits they may have experienced.

Lynette said; “To have that family time together is great. I feel healthier, more active and the quality time together as a family is what it’s all about – lots of fun, lots of laughter and lots of smiles. That’s what we’ve really loved.”

Tilly, who’s 9 years old, said; “I like swimming because I like going underwater and I like

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A recent survey for the British Heart Foundation found that more than a quarter of parents questioned are so busy, that on an average day they often don’t spend any time with their children whatsoever. Almost half of them said this makes them feel guilty.

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swimming. I’m sure that many families are already feeling the benefits of spending time together at the pool and I look forward to welcoming many more at our centres soon.”

Jane Nickerson, CEO of Swim England said: “Swimming is one of the few activities that families can do together across generations and throughout their lives. So often, this family time in a pool is restricted to summer holidays. Time with your children – when they want to spent time with you rather than anyone else, is fleeting. We want to encourage parents to make the most of those precious years being connected and having fun together through the joy and elation felt in a pool. We are reminding parents, don’t miss out on those treasurable years.

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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 Alfa Romeo Brera S 3.2 2008: Where have all the Alfas gone?

TWENTY years ago Alfa sales really took off in the UK – the wonderful 156 and a host of other fabulouslooking cars sold so well that there was a fair chance you would see one out on the road. Today sales are slowly on their way back up after a recent nadir. Alfa’s first SUV is selling well, although I don’t see many examples of it or the Giulia saloon around Bristol. And this is a crying shame, because Alfas remain a terrific drive and the firm sorted their reliability and build quality issues years ago. For the used buyer it means that there are plenty of well-priced Alfas available from a period when the brand was

selling well. I’ve chosen the kneetremblingly attractive Brera ‘S’ in V6 form for this month’s review, as it still offers something different and a bit special.

Launched in 2006, the Brera disappointed – it was overweight and underpowered. The 2.2 petrol was flaccid, the 3.2 Vauxhallsourced V6 was accused of being not powerful enough and the diesel was, well, a diesel. Sales disappointed, and so in 2008 Alfa joined forces with the rally and tuning company Prodrive to produce a bespoke Brera ‘S’ just for the UK. Production was limited to 500 cars, but stopped at just 250 due to poor sales – the damage had already been done. If you want a Brera, you simply must hunt down the rare ‘S’ model and don’t consider anything other than the V6. Prodrive tuned the suspension for poor UK roads with

new springs and dampers, added a bespoke exhaust system to help the V6 breathe and Alfa chucked in every extra on the options list.

The leather dashboard and ‘S’ seats are a classy touch, the lightweight 19 inch wheels fill the arches nicely and the whole car just looks perfectly proportioned.

On start up the V6 burbles like no Vauxhall engine ever did, and you forget the humble origins immediately. Behind the wheel the Brera feels right – steering, pedal and gearstick weighting are exactly as I would want them although for some they will seem heavy. On the move the ride is quiet, the seats supportive and the engine pulls well. It is quick without being rapid; performance is progressive rather than breath-taking. The Brera was always too heavy – the chassis was originally destined for a Saab – and the S model still feels it despite

some attempts to shed weight.

But it compensates for these downsides with that well-worn Alfa cliché of character. There’s no room for your mother in law in the back seats, and yes the boot is too small and hard to access to squash her in there either, but who cares when the Brera looks and drives with such inherent soul?

So what should the used buyer look out for? Prices of the standard Brera are in free-fall and may even have bottomed out, but the ‘S’ is very sought after by those in the know. My pampered test model only has 30k miles on the clock and would cost you the thick end of £15k from a dealer. The paintwork, which looks deep and lustrous, is prone to stone chips. Check the timing chain on higher mileage models – they have been known to stretch and that is a very expensive fix.

Of all the cars I’ve owned, my Alfa 166 is the one I regret selling – sold to a brave bloke from Bedford with a gearbox on the way out. It gave some mechanical trouble, drank fuel at an alarming rate and I never got the steering right. And I’d have it back in a flash (with the gearbox fixed). Their survival may look more secure than it did a few years ago, but I still strongly urge you to try Alfa ownership to realise that a car can be so much more than a way to get you from A to B. Alfa Brera ‘S’ 3.2, what to pay: £12k to £15k for a sub 60k mile example – avoid high mileages Next month: More Teutonic efficiency.

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n LOCAL MP

Amazing success for the 82 Bus campaign Luke Hall MP writes for Frome Valley Voice

THE long-running campaign to bring the 82 Bus back has now been confirmed as a great success, after First Bus announced the return of the bus service, along with several key improvements and changes that our “Bring Back the 82 Bus” campaign asked for.

This is amazing news for Frampton Cotterell and Coalpit Heath residents and local bus users who regularly rely on the service.

Following earlier changes to the 82 bus service, which had local residents especially concerned about the frequency and reliability of the bus to the villages, I gathered local opinion and feedback as part of my “Get South Gloucestershire Moving” campaign in order to push for upgrades to the service. Thanks to your strong

support and involvement in my transport surveys, petition and campaign, we have been able to secure these improvements, a big win for local users in our villages.

I am delighted that local residents will now be able to benefit from a greatly improved 82 Bus service, which will also stop at Chipping Sodbury and will have more regular runs, ensuring local residents can access a direct service to Parkway Station, Cribbs Causeway and importantly, a vital connection to Southmead Hospital.

The changes have taken place from 27th May, with bus users also seeing an increase in the frequency and reliability of the service with hourly departures, as well as earlier starts and increased capacity thanks to the use of double

deckers.

I am delighted that after the work done alongside local businesses, residents and campaigners across Frampton Cotterell and Coalpit Heath, First Bus have listened to our calls for key improvements to this vital service. With the community’s support, we have ensured the focus remained on this important issue since the beginning, and I would like to thank the hundreds of people who have taken part in my campaign and have helped make this possible. It is with great pleasure that I join local campaigners and residents in celebrating this great success for our area.

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Get good skin from the inside out. Money spent on skincare products won't make much difference if the body is not providing what the skin needs to repair itself. Not getting enough sleep is a major culprit. In deep sleep, our bodies activate their most effective detoxification processes. It is only after we've been asleep for a few hours that the skin benefits from the repair work the body undergoes during deep sleep. Being relaxed and destressed helps us to sleep – these are both benefits you will receive from a facial massage.

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New leader at the helm of council COUNCILLOR Toby Savage has been elected as the new leader of South Gloucestershire Council, after becoming the new leader of the Conservative group, who have an overall majority.

The previous leader Councillor Matthew Riddle had decided not to seek re-election, saying that he believed that new energy was needed in the post ahead of the 2019 local authority elections.

Mr Savage, 35, grew up in Thornbury and Olveston, and attended Marlwood School.

He’s been the elected member for Longwell Green since 2015, and has held the role of Deputy leader, including the portfolio for Schools, Skills and Employment.

He will continue with the latter in addition to his new duties as Council leader.

His job is in communications, and he previously served as a volunteer police officer for the Avon and Somerset Constabulary for 5 years.

Councillor Savage said; “Having been born and brought up in South Gloucestershire,

I am truly humbled to have been elected to this role and delighted to have been supported unanimously by my Group, which allows us to press onward with the same energy and unity we have always had.”

In addition to the election of the group leader, Councillor Jon Hunt (Con, Downend) and Councillor Erica Williams (Con, Bitton) were also elected to serve as Deputy Leaders.

‘Hospital at home’ scheme frees up beds PEOPLE in South Gloucestershire are amongst 100 patients living near Southmead hospital to receive having acute healthcare at home in an effort to free up hospital beds.

The ‘Hospital at Home’ scheme introduced by the North Bristol NHS Trust is supported by research which shows that patients recover faster in a familiar environment.

Patients are visited at least once a day by specialist nurses, there is telephone support, and they are under the care of a consultant until their treatment is completed. They can go back into hospital at any time should they need to.

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January, there has been positive feedback from patients who say they feel more relaxed and more in control of their lives. It’s estimated that 483 bed days have been saved so far.

Reston Smith, Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia said: “We know people don’t like being away from home and spending longer in hospital than necessary. Patients suitable for Hospital at Home can benefit from their home comforts whilst receiving the same excellent healthcare from our team. We can easily adapt the service, and always continue their care in a hospital setting if needed”.

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n NEWS

The artful politician picks up the prize depicting scenes in the Brecon Beacons National Park. The photo will feature on the January page of their 2019 calendar and in an exhibition later this year.

Claire said: "Getting out in the countryside and taking photos is a great way to switch off for a few hours from the stresses of day to day life. I take photos for my own enjoyment and to record my walks so it's an added bonus to have them

recognised in this way. I am looking forward to attending the exhibition and seeing my photo on display alongside the other winning entries."

It’s not the first time Claire's photographs have caught a competition judge's eye.

Her autumnal photo of the Kennet and Avon Canal entitled "Reflections" won 1st prize in the 2014 VisitWiltshire/Wiltshire Life photographic competition.

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SHE’S better known in South Gloucestershire as the new leader of the Liberal Democrats on the council.

But councillor Claire Young has an artful side - and not in a House of Cards way.

In her spare time she’s a keen photographer specialising in landscapes.

A picture she took of a Welsh mountain has won second prize in a photographic competition.

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Time capsule for re-opened ring road viaduct

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PUPILS from two primary schools have buried a treasure trove for future generations to mark the completion of the project to repair the Bromley Heath Viaduct.

Youngsters from St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School and Christ Church Junior School collected some mementoes of 2018 for a time capsule, which has been buried at the viaduct and is due to be

opened in 50 years’ time.

Whoever opens it will find items including a school tie, class photos, a poem and the results of a survey of pupils’ favourite foods, music and football teams, giving them a snapshot of life for pupils while the work on the A4174 Avon Ring Road was underway.

The dual carriageway reopened at the end of April, bringing to an end a contraflow system which had been in place since last July.

Colin Hunt, South Gloucestershire Council’s cabinet member for planning, transportation and the strategic environment, said: “The viaduct has undergone major strengthening works and drainage improvements and a new path which can be shared by cyclists and pedestrians has also been added, which is also now open for use.”

“I would once again like to thank residents, businesses and commuters for their patience while these essential works were carried out.”

Work to remove the large scaffolding structure underneath the viaduct is due to finish in June. After that, the council expects that the westbound viaduct will not need any more maintenance for the next 30 years.

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Classic cars return to Chipping Sodbury ONE of Chipping Sodbury’s most popular annual events returns to the town this month when the 23rd Classic Car Run takes place.

Organised by the Rotary Club of Chipping Sodbury the run is open to cars, motorcycles and light commercial vehicles made before 1990, and organisers expect over 200 vehicles will take part.

The event starts on Sunday 24 June, when all the cars assemble at 7.30am in Broad Street. At 8.45 they leave on a stunning route that takes them through the countryside of Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and South Gloucestershire, ending at the Ridings Playing Field in Chipping Sodbury.

Cars are expected to arrive back in the town from around 12 First vehicles leave Broad Street noon and will park up whilst the residents the opportunity to owners have lunch. come and see these wonderful Co-organiser Mark Benstock vehicles”. said: “Because this is an event “Anyone who’s an early riser based very firmly in Chipping can come to Page Broad1Street to Sodbury, we like to give local1 24/05/2018 FVV gromit ad.qxp_Layout 15:05

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It had been a busy week for the first team who had to play three matches in 8 days because of previously postponed games.

Frampton were the eventual victors over close promotion challengers Panthers in a close match, beating them 42-39 which meant they couldn’t be overtaken in the league. On the final day of the season they beat Bath Cougars 41-34 to be confirmed as champions.

The last day was equally as successful for Frampton second team when they beat Skybound 34-29 to be confirmed as runners up in Division 9, securing their promotion to Division 8.

Coach, Amy Gregg said: “I am so proud of both teams.

It is an amazing achievement with everyone’s hard work and dedication paying off. We are all looking forward to next season in divisions 5 & 8”.

Players from both teams attended the Avon Netball

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FCNC 1sts after their last match League AGM to collect the winners & runners-up trophies for their respective divisions.

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FCNC 2nds after their last match of the season Theresa Chadwick – Coaches most improved player Joanne Clarke – Coaches award Nicole Cater – Club person

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This years awards went to: Jess Leak – 1st team player of the season Hollie Barnes – 2nd team player

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n SPORT LATE Spring is always busy for athletes and for the officials that support them. Every weekend and often in midweek something is happening somewhere. Those involved with Yate & District Athletics Club aren’t moaning though, their early season has gone very well.

Team Avon was created to give under-17 and under-20 athletes the chance to compete against the very best clubs. Yate & District AC joined with Bristol & West, Team Bath, North Somerset and Mendip AC, to form a combined team, and have gone from strength to strength over the last few seasons.

The team travelled to Swansea for the first meeting of the 2018 season with little idea of how they would measure up.

In the event the result was a triumph with Team Avon scoring 724 points, nearly 120 points clear of their nearest rivals Cardiff AC. In the under-20 men’s team Josh Snook won both 200m and 400m races. In the high jump, Jack Moore and David Thomas took both first places with identical heights – 1.80m. Jack is also a hurdler and he won the 110m hurdles event with a time of 17.11secs. Daniel Brooks ran a personal best time of 10.89 secs to take the B race.

The under-20 women achieved fewer first places but Annie Lewis ran a good 100m race for second in 12.99 secs.

Georgia Taylor has been training hard since Christmas and was rewarded with a win in the 400m in 61.52 secs. Lucy Durham took second place in the triple jump with 9.69m, and Jess Mead increased her personal best time in the 400m hurdles.

The under-17 women produced a raft of personal best performances, notably Rosie Hamilton-James and Rhiannon Paton who ran together in the 3000m, gaining a second place in the A race and first in the B. Ruby Ogbourne’s triple jump of 8.80m was enough for a win and Jodie Dale’s best throw of 31.46 was a personal best for second place.

Toby Conibear in the under-17 men’s team equalled his personal best hammer throw of 54.42m, easily an English Schools standard. Liam Hillier also had a good afternoon with a personal best run in the 100m hurdles and second place in the pole vault. Dylan Armstrong won the B 400m in a time of 55.70 secs.

In this league there are also

Yate athletes off to a flyer non-scoring events and it was interesting to see Nathanial Mitchell trying the 400m for the first time and clocking a very good 54.04 secs.

Archie Davis-Grant won the B triple jump in 11.77m; Bryn Davies took the B 3000m, and James Harrod the B 1500m steeplechase after running a superb 3000m in 9:33.73 secs.

The meeting always ends with the 4x400m relays and the Avon under-20 men finished the meeting in style winning by over ten seconds, with Josh Snook powering to the line in tremendous style.

Full result: • Team Avon – 724 • Cardiff AC - 607 • Team Devon and Cornwall – 577 • West Wales AC – 559 • Swansea AC – 441 • Cheltenham and County Harriers - 433 The seniors are competing in a combined Yate and Bristol & West AC team and face the best clubs in the region in the Midland League, the principal division for seniors.

The Team continued last seasons winning ways at the first match of the 2018 season with a fine home win. The League Champions truly delivered on the day wining by 26 points in 408 from a strong but incomplete Birchfield team with Tamworth third. .

Field eventers led the way with the men and women’s teams finishing in first place.

The women’s track athletes were second to Birchfield with Notts not far behind while the men were third behind Tamworth and Birchfield. With so many clubs in the mix it could be a very competitive year.

Liam Hillier competed in four events with a personal best and a season’s best. Matt Spicer keeps leading from the front as athlete and coach with a win in the first event of the day (Hammer) and one of his training group, Toby Conibear, winning the B string.

Relays are always a likely source of drama and in this case it was the men’s 4x400m that delivered. Tom Pallot was the teams only recognised 400m man and led off brilliantly at the front. Kurt Taylor and Ben Robinson carried the next two legs and both ran like the wind to

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put the team in first place. Liam Hillier in his first year as an U17 and after three events on the day took over and in front of a screaming home crowd he never looked phased and kept himself going right to the end to secure an amazing fourth place.

Match result: • Bristol & West/Yate & District - 408 • Birchfield Harriers – 382 • Tamworth AC – 343.5 • Notts AC – 336.5 • Cheltenham & County – 281 • Wolves & Bilston AC – 249 The weekend of county championships is always a busy one for athletics clubs. Yate & District AC has athletes who qualify for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire as well as Avon, so officials were in action on Saturday and Sunday.

Yate athletes secured thirty gold medals at the Avon Championships on the Saturday, twenty silver and seven bronze.

This included thirty-six personal best performances and one Championship Record by Luke Ball. The extremely promising under-15 high jumper’s leap of 1.80m equalled those of Jack Moore and David Thomas, who took the honours in the under-20 event.

There was double gold for Rob Phillips in the senior men’s 100m and 200m. His times of 11.59 secs and 23.39 secs will have pleased him a great deal.

Phoebe Havard matched this by winning both events in the under-13 age group.

Fiona Barkley in the under-15 girls had a good day, winning both 75m hurdles and the long jump with very good performances.

In the 400m there were wins for Annie Lewis in the under-20 women and predictably for Josh Snook in the under-20 men.

Running with his younger club mate, Kane Lee took the senior men’s 400m with Tom Pallot only slightly behind him.

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Frampton fall just short of perfect start THE 1st team have started with 2 wins out of 3 following last seasons relegation. New skipper Luke Baker has fallen to injury already and has taken on a role of team manager. After having Hampset 25-5 in the first game of the season Hampset went on to post 235 it was a opportunity to take 3 wins out of 3 missed. Those opening 5 wickets all falling to Gary Winsor, who finished with figures of 5-42 in his 9 overs.

In reply Fram failed to reach 100 and suffered a convincing defeat. Brendan Foreman was instrumental in the wins over Bishopston and Knowle 2nd XIs,

Frampton third team celebrated a victory on their first home game of the season writes John Hughes.

On a lovely sunny day, the result was virtually sealed by the end of the second over.

Richard Drew (perhaps better known as the publisher and editor of Frome Valley Voice) took 3 wickets in the second over.

If not signed and sealed by then, it was probably by the end of his eight over spell during which Richard had taken a total of 4 wickets for 7 runs.

Richard was ably assisted in the field by 2 excellent low catches; one at extra cover by John Wheeler the other at midwicket by Simon Haynes.

Jeremy French bowling at the other end had no such luck; a strong appeal for caught behind was turned down and two catches landed up on the floor. The remaining wickets were shared out between the other bowlers that included a stumping by Ian Woods off Steve Woods’ first ball of the season;

scoring 60 and 89 respectively in 2 man of the match performances to which Brendan added 3 wickets in those 2 games.

The 2nd XI also have 2 wins out of their opening 3 games. Ian Roylance was instrumental in the win over Frenchay 3s, scoring 48 with the bat. The team was at the wrong end of a hammering dished out

by Clevedon 3s, but they bounced back to beat Frys. Krishna Karanam led the way with 4 for 28 to restrict Frys to 169 in their 40 overs before he scored 32 with the bat to help seal the victory with an over to spare.

All Stars cricket has got underway with over 40 children taking part. Led by Alex Macdonald, it’s a great way for young players to be introduced to the game of cricket in a fun and friendly environment.

The sessions run on Sunday mornings and whilst it’s too late to get involved this year, the club is inviting people to pop along and see what it is like, ready for next summer.

Youth cricket has started with just one match for the U13s who lost out to a very strong YMCA team.

Senior nets start at 6:30pm on Tuesday nights.

Frampton Cotterell Thirds steamroller YMCA Fifths

the batsmen failed to regain his ground having been lured into a stroke at the sight of the first spin of the innings.

Frampton wrapped up YMCA’s innings in just under 28 overs for 85 runs.

The chase was led by Ian

Woods who made 37 before playing on and Simon Haynes who was 33 not out. With Frampton averaging over 6 an over and reaching their target for the loss of just 2 wickets there was plenty of time to repair to the club house and watch

Frampton’s second team achieve their first victory of the season.

Man of the match was unanimously decided as Richard Drew (he caught a catch as well as taking 4 wickets for 7). In fact the only thing he did not do is write this article.

Youth team holds draw in search of shirt sponsor FRAMPTON Rangers have found an enterprising way to raise funds for the club.

Members of their Under 10 team have been holding a draw amongst local businesses to see who will get the chance to feature on the club’s away kit.

Aaron, Lewis and Harrison from Frampton Rangers U10s visited several local businesses offering them the chance to enter the draw to raise funds for new kit and equipment Scores of businesses in Winterbourne and Frampton Cotterell took part, including In The Dog House, Molesworth of Frampton, Frampton Garage and Spoilt hairdressers.

The draw ls taking place as Frome Valley Voice goes to press.

Pictured left: Members of Frampton Ranger’s U10 team signed up Daisy’s Coffee Shop to their shirt sponsorship draw

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n SPORT JONELLE Price became the first woman to win the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials for 11 years after a masterclass performance with the mare Classic Moet.

Girl power won the day at the international, where huge crowds followed the action from the opening dressage phase to the testing cross-country course and finally over the deciding showjumping track.

It was a first Badminton title for Price and her first win at the highest four-star level of the sport, coming just ten months after having her baby son Otis.

But the event’s outcome went right to the wire, with Price’s outstanding cross-country round in the fastest time of the day giving her the lead before the showjumping.

While matching Oliver Townend and Ballaghmore Class on 28 penalties, Price gained the advantage due to being closest to the cross-country optimum time.

With no room for showjumping errors, she and Classic Moet rattled several poles but jumped clear to maintain their position.

Price said: “I’d wondered if winning a

Priceless victory for Jonelle and Classic Moet at Badminton Horse Trials four-star was ever going to happen and to do it at Badminton is so great. Classic Moet is such a deserving winner.”

Townend and Ballaghmore Class had two showjumps down to drop to fifth place but a clear round on his second ride Cooley SRS rocketed that horse into the runner-up slot.

British team member Ros Canter was third on Allstar B, with Gemma Tattersall and Arctic Soul in fourth place.

Badminton 2016 winners, the reigning Olympic champion Michael Jung and La Biosthetique Sam, were tenth in the horse’s last Badminton appearance.

Price, a West Country-based New Zealander, had only been in 22nd place after the dressage phase, where a change to the scoring meant positions were tighter and there was a greater emphasis on crosscountry performances.

But after weeks of rain and with a rising temperature, the ground was tacky and tiring, with no combinations getting round Eric Winter’s cross-country track within the time allowed.

Of 78 starters, South Gloucestershire’s Harry Meade finished 16th with Away Cruising, while Bristol’s Dani Evans was 17th on Smart Time. Lissa Green, daughter of six-time Badminton winner Lucinda Green, completed with Hollyfield, a horse part-owned by Thornbury’s former Olympic rowing star Alison Gill. * CONTROVERSY surrounded the crosscountry riding of Oliver Townend on both of his horses, with officials of the sport’s governing body, the FEI, giving him an official warning regarding his over-use of the whip.

In an apology, Townend said: “I’m so disappointed and upset about the way I rode.

It didn’t look good and I don’t want to look like that. My competitive instincts got the

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Jonelle Price with Classic Moet. Picture courtesy of Chas Breton better of me and I will work hard to improve in this area.”

But the British Horse Society, which promotes the prevention of cruelty and harm to horses and was Badminton’s official charity of the year, said it would raise its concerns with the FEI. Gemma Stanford, its director of welfare, said: “The behaviour displayed by Oliver Townend was completely unacceptable. We strongly believe that the sanctions given to Mr Townend by the FEI were not high enough in this particular case.”

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