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October 2014 Issue 230

Abbeyfield Bristol Society

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www.inviewmag.co.ukThe Community Magazineprints 2,000 copies which are distributed to 5,500 readers

EditorRoy Edwardes 01454 63267021 Chessell Avenue, Pilning BS35 [email protected]

The deadline for articles for ‘In View’ is the FIRST OF THE MONTH

Graphic DesignerGayle [email protected]

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Business Advertising and AccountsDebbie Biggs 01454 6322003 Redwick [email protected]

Delivery OrganiserBob Benjamin 01454 632609

Hardcopy Collector Severn BeachFrances Barr MBE, 54 Beach RoadThe editor reserves the right to edit as he thinks necessary. No anonymous articles are printed. Reproduction of any material in this publication is illegal and may not be used without the authors consent.

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grand gesture and builds a wonderful facility the last thing they build is the infrastructure? The car parking is abysmal, and, like the restaurant, not built yet.

Finally she was discharged, and after a long wait (2 ½ hours) for pharmacy to deliver the medication (promised in 40 minutes), I parked Poppy in a wheelchair facing the manager’s desk so she wasn’t overlooked. This eventually worked! I cannot fault the care she received, and the hospital is far superior to the old ones, but in its vastness one easily feels that you might just have been forgotten.

Both Pat and I have been very touched by the concern, help, and good wishes, given to us during this time. Thank you all.

PS See elsewhere in this issue for direct bus details to Southmead Hospital reception.

Roy

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Editorial

Voyage of discovery

When the new hospital at Southmead was opened I remarked “Oh, good, at last a bus that takes you right to the hospital reception”. Our local 625 to The Mall and the No 76 to the entrance was advertised. Wrong! It stops on Monks Park Road. For someone in decent health that’s not a problem, but for the elderly and infirm it’s daunting.

A lot of you will know my wife has had a spell in Southmead, sampling the new facilities. They are rather wonderful, and the staff are of the friendly type, those that soon revert from ‘sir’ to ‘my love’, (my kind of people). Poppy had a lovely, en suite ward on the 4th floor. I walked miles to get to her (and shed 3 pounds doing it!).

On her final day there I walked in pouring rain to the entrance, grabbed a tea at Costa, and got in the lift. At that second off went the fire alarm! I opened the door. “Come on sir” said a lady, “come to a place of safety”. I was bundled with others into a room where apparently I would be safe, sat down and drank my tea. Eventually a patient wandered in and it was revealed that the danger was over, 10 minutes ago. We had been forgotten!

Never mind, I thought I would stay with Poppy all day, and get a meal in the restaurant. Wrong! There are Costa coffee shops, but no restaurant like there used to be for visitors. Why is it that whenever somebody makes the

Cover pictureSt Peter’s Pilning,

floodlit for the WWI commemoration.

Picture byJonathan Edwardes.

Please see theParish Council article.

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PatriciaFor many years Patricia Eades wrote articles for this magazine. She obviously had a great love of nature and looked deeply at all of the things which surrounded her home in New Passage. She understood the seasons, and what they produced, she spotted things that most of us would not give a second glance to. She wrote about music, and folklore, the weather and the river where she saw great beauty.

Snowdrops she recalled were known as Eve’s tears or the February Fairmaid. It is with great sadness that I report her passing from the bit of this world where she found so much to share with others.

Our sincere sympathy lies with her husband, Keith. 5

Combined Church Calendar St Peter’s, Pilning. Anglican / Methodist

Date Time Service Leader Sidesman Flowers

5 Oct 10am Holy Communion Rev Ann Parker Gill Harper Olwen Murray 12 Oct

10 am 4pm

Morning Prayer TAIZE (St Helen’s)

Rev Ann Parker

Dorothy Green

Olwen Murray

19 Oct 10am Holy Communion (M) Rev Ann Parker Iain Gray Sue England 26 Oct 10am Morning Worship Adam Biddlestone Mark Richards Sue England

Cleaning Rota 5 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct Jeanette Gill Harper Mark and Gill Ian Benning

Morning and Evening Prayer are said on Wednesdays at 8am and 5.30pm

EASTER COMPTON METHODIST CHURCH

Minister Rev Anita Hart 0117 9621200 Steward Mrs M. Richards 01454 614264

Date Time Service Leader Steward Flowers 5 Oct 3.30 pm Holy Communion Rev Anita Hart Mr Swain Harvest 19 Oct 6.30 pm Evening Worship Peter Jones Mr Swain Mrs Richards 2 Nov 3 pm Holy Communion Rev Peter Mortlock Mr Swain Mrs gardener

COFFEE MORNING on Tuesday 21st October from 10.30am. Come and enjoy a chat, a coffee or tea, browse the usual stalls and maybe meet new friends.

Minister Rev Ann Parker 01454 632329 Churchwarden Mr J. Edwardes 01454 632646 Methodist Steward c/o Rev Roger Ducker 01454 631228 Marriage Administrator Olwen Murray 01454 633979




10 am 4pm


Rev Ann Parker

Dorothy Green

Olwen Murray









What’s On:

Saturday 18th October.

Classical Concert with

Roger Huckle and the

Bristol Ensemble.

7.30pm.

Cossham Hall.

Tickets £15.

01454 412272.

We need cover pictures There are lots of good photographers in our villages, one could see their

efforts at the flower show. Please send me your photo’s of the local area. The bridges are very

popular, and have featured before, so does someone have a picture of Easter Compton, or some other local

structure? Portrait format, or a landscape that will crop, please. email them to

[email protected]

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News for Pilning & Severn Beach

7th September 2014

Dear Ward Members,

South Glos. New Council Leader – Cllr Matthew Riddle has been elected as the new leader due to the resignation on ill health grounds of John Calway. John had served this office faithfully for many years.

High Speed Broad Band - progress for numbers beginning 63 is on schedule and should be delivered in mid October.

EU Energy Saving – An EU wide edict is being rolled out to reduce the power consumption to 30 household appliances. This starts with a maximum power output of 900 watts per vacuum cleaner from 1st September.

South Glos. Council Tax Reduction – A new reduction scheme is being rolled out in April 2015, if you receive this benefit and would like to be consulted, please email:- [email protected] or telephone 01454 868002. N.B. This does not apply to people receiving State Pension credit or a Disability Premium. Ragwort – 120 notified sites of this weed are in our county. StreetCare have a database with them on.

Red Tractor with Union Flag Icon – If you see this mark on food produce, mainly meat you know it is produced and processed in our country. In a local supermarket, the majority of meat did not have this sign and was imported. In a deputising Planning Councillor role, I have visited farmers who are requesting permission to convert their fields into Solar Farms. The reason given is that rearing livestock, producing milk or growing crops locally to British Health standards is no longer economic.

Robert C. Griffin “Alverstoke”, 9 Shaymoor Lane, Pilning, South Gloucestershire, BS35 4JR

01454-864055/632624, [email protected]

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Southmead Hospital Visitors Restaurant – With the new hospital commissioned the old visitors restaurant was closed. Many of my ward members have contacted me to say that the 3 Costa coffee areas do not fulfil this requirement. I have contacted North Bristol Health Trust about the possibility of a new Visitors Restaurant and also Charlotte Leslie the MP in that area.

Severn Beach Discover Event – On the 24th September, this Wild Walk is from 10.00 until 12.00. see website:- www.southglos.gov.uk/discover

Bridle Paths – The surface of the Bridle Path is the responsibility of the District Council but any vegetation growing from the hedges is the responsibility of the landowner in the adjoining property. (A fuller explanation in my blog.)

Best regards

Robert

Thank you

A big thank you to my family, friends, and neighbours who turned out in force to make my 80th birthday very

memorable. £415 was donated for Diabetes UK, a charity very close to my heart.

I love these villages!

Roy Edwardes

The Annual Flu Jab

The annual flu jab clinic will commence at Pilning Surgery from FRIDAY 3rd OCTOBER 2014

Patients qualifying for the vaccination will need to book an appointment with the surgery. Please call 01454 632393

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If you are having difficulty cutting

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Next date is Tuesday 7th October

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Drains unblocked & repaired External painting Garden clearance

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Fly The Flag

Did you know that we fly the Flag of St George at Pilning Church for anyone’s Special Occasion? Birthdays, weddings, In Memory of loved ones, or just to say Thank You to someone. For £5 they receive a card with a picture of the church, a greeting, and a poster inside the notice board. All the proceeds from Flying the Flag go towards the upkeep of our two choirs, the Sunday Choir and St Peter’s Festival Choir. Contact Roy on 01454 632670, or write to 21 Chessell Av, Pilning, South Glos BS35 4LP and I will do the rest.

August

• The Union Flag flew on the 4th as the centenary of World War 1 was remembered.

• A Diamond Wedding anniversary in Pilning as Mary and Frank Markham celebrated 60 years of marriage. Many congratulations to you on this very special achievement.

• We remembered “Dukie” on the day of his birthday, the 10th. Linda and her family remembered him with love.

• The flag flew for the birthday of Dot Sadler on the 14th with love from Care for the Elderly.

• It found its way mysteriously up the pole on the 16th for my (Roy Edwardes) 80th birthday – thanks to my lovely family!

September

• Have a good day at your new senior school Jamie Fish said Grandma and Grandad on the 2nd. Hope it was fun Jamie.

• The 16th was the 50th birthday of Sally Knowles and mum (Jackie Cole) sent love and greetings.

• On the 27th we raised the flag for the 70th birthday of Frances Barr MBE. “All our love and best wishes” said Roger, Mandy, Margaret, Olli, Philip and all 6 grandchildren and their girl friends. Happy Birthday!

Don’t forget ‘Thank you Sundays’ when we fly the flag for anyone you would like to say “Thanks” to.

If your request for the flag comes after the magazine deadline day, 1st September it may not appear in the October edition but in the following one.

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School days

When I was at Thornbury Secondary Modern School, many years ago, we had lessons known as Domestic Science. This was an all day session, under the leadership of MissWashbrook, who during one term became Mrs Landman, and wished it to be pronounced ‘Land-Man’ (sounding like the famous Hand-bag in ‘The Importance of being Earnest!’) We had a variety of stoves and cookers, and had to learn to cook with any of them.

There was laundry to do, and ironing, with drying cabinets on hand so you took your washing home dried and ironed. We learnt how to iron a handkerchief. Men’s were folded in half, quartered, and then folded again to produce a long shape showing any motif on top. Ladies ones were folded into a quarter and then into a triangle, showing any embroidery in the corner. Starched tray cloths, after damping down, were ironed on the front, then on the back, to bring out all the raised markings. These would then be rolled to prevent creases and were caught with a pin.

We had to iron shirts, firstly the back yoke – sleeves – front – back and then the collar, which would have been starched. We mixed Robin Starch with boiling water to a gel like wallpaper paste and then diluted with cold water avoiding a lumpy mess.

Rinse water usually had a blue bag swished around to help whites look whiter.

I enjoyed cooking many dishes, cakes etc, being allowed to take home the finished goodies. Mock cream was made with cornflour, milk, margarine, caster sugar and vanilla essence. Marzipan, if I remember rightly, was made with semolina and almond essence. A Christmas cake, was made over many weeks, starting with cleaning the loose fruit with flour, stoning the raisins by hand, then preparing all the ingredients. You created your own recipe plan and baking times.

The cake was baked, marzipaned and iced with royal icing (which was as hard as bricks) and then decorated. I remember using gravy browning and cochineal to colour the design on the top of my cake. Finally the frill was added. I think we were given marks at the end. On Domestic Science day you carried the ingredients (hopefully none forgotten) in a basket with your clean apron covered by a tea towel and hoped you wouldn’t be jogged on the coach journey home.

“POPPY” (Pat Edwardes)

Editors note. Drop me a line if this revives any memories for you.

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Pilning Flower Show Report 2014

The 45th Pilning Flower Show was a runaway success on Saturday 23rd August, breaking many of its records.. Entries were up at 448, and the main hall of St Peter’s School was bursting with colour and interest. The judges were all impressed by the quality and quantity of exhibits as were the public who came in record breaking numbers.

The main winner on the day was Graham Hawkins from Southmead, taking four trophies including the coveted ‘Best in Show Shield’ with his stunning ‘top tray’ of vegetables. ‘Best in Show by a Parishioner’ was won in photography by Steven Wharram of Severn Beach with his beautiful picture of snails on a log. The judges agreed that this entry was outstanding in the new and popular ‘Wild Life and Nature’ class. Pilning resident Edward England was the most successful entrant on the day, collecting 5 trophies including those for most points in the show by a Parishioner in fruit, flowers and flower arranging. Becky Latham won the Juvenile cup for her creative fruit and vegetable animal.

Representing this year’s chosen charity WASP – Wheels at St Peter’s, Roy Edwardes was on hand to present the trophies. The high numbers of visitors yielded more

peaks for sales of the home made cakes and teas, and bids in the charity auction of the shows produce classes, and items donated by local businesses. A cheque for £500 has already been presented to WASP and it is hoped that this may be at least doubled when the presentation is finalised at the shows AGM at the Plough at 7:30pm on Thurs 2nd October.

Organising committee chair RichardEdwards said “It was a fantastic show, but with some mixed emotions. Our thoughts were very much with absent friends; for the recovery in hospital of show judge Ray Worsley and regular exhibitor Pat Edwardes, and of course with the recent loss of our dear friend and auctioneer Trevor Fry. However, with the euphoria of such a successful and well supported show, we were all lifted and with the local community enjoyed a fabulous day”. A full set of the shows results can be found on Pilning Flower Show’s Facebook page or on the Thornbury Gazette’s webpage. Next year’s show will take place on 29th August. Richard says, “We are always open to new ideas and to welcome anyone who would like to get involved with helping us. To do so please do get in touch with any of the current organisers or just pop along to the AGM”.

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For enquiries and bookings please contactLucinda on 07786 [email protected]

Why not visitwww.eastercompton.org

to find out about hiring theCelebration and

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Chargesstart at£30 perhalf-day

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Pilning & Severn Beach Parish Council

The council met on Monday 1st September 2014 at Severn Beach School, Severn Beach with seven councillors in attendance as per the published

agenda for a meeting of the Parish Council.

Decisions and points of interest

• At the recent AGM of Care for the Elderly Mrs Barbara Humphries announced her intention to stand down as Chair after 11 years. The members of the committee thanked Barbara for her dedication and hard work over the years and wished her well for the future. Barbara will continue to serve as a volunteer at the weekly sessions of the day centre. • Mr Ian Humphries of Pilning resigned his position on the Parish Council with immediate effect. • Waste bins in parish were monitored over the summer months and it was decided to reinstate the multi-use bin at the bus shelter opposite the Trinity Hall due to the large amount of litter created.

The results from the flower show were reported by Mrs Frances Barr MBE as follows:

• Best Allotment Pilning Mr M Jacobs • Best Allotment Severn Beach Mr & Mrs K Weeks

• Best front garden Pilning Mr & Mrs Reynolds• Best front garden Severn Beach Mr & Mrs Newman • The prize given by Mrs Frances Barr MBE, annually, was presented to Mr Jonathan Edwardes for his memorial to the start of WW1. A dramatic display of remembrance by initially flood-lighting the church and then a simple candle in the porch at 10pm. This was placed afterwards on the war memorial by the names of parishioners who died during World War I.

The next Parish Council meeting will take place on Monday 6th October 2014 at Pilning Village Hall, Pilning starting at 7pm.

If you would like to contact the parish council please telephone the clerk on 01454 631499 or by email [email protected]

Victoria BywaterClerk to Pilning & Severn Beach Parish Council

Coffee Morning and SaleSaturday 11 October 10 - 12

at 6a Redwick RoadIn aid of Kidney Reseatch

All the usual stalls and raffle

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Thank You

The family of Selwyn Finlay would like to thank everyone who came to the celebration of his life on July 11th. Thanks also to Rev Ann Parker and John Miller for the wonderful service and The White Horse for the lovely buffet. £320 was given in Selwyn’s memory for the Intensive Care unit at the BRI.

He will be sadly missed.

Romaine, Bert and Family

GARDENER’S QUESTION TIME

PILNING & SEVERN BEACH GARDENERS’ CLUB

Will be hosting an evening of gardening questions and answers. on

Tuesday 7th October 2014 at

Mafeking Hall, Redwick Road, Pilning 7.00p.m. for Tea & Biscuits

7.30 p.m. Questions & Answers

On the Panel: Sue Aitken and Tony Sansum (Thornbury Garden Shop.

Jerry Dicker (Trees) Peter Bird (Environmental Agency)

Have you a gardening question that has bothered you for a long

time or a plant that isn’t doing very well? Now is your chance to get a professional answer!

Pre-notified questions are invited in advance of the evening or you can ask your question on the evening.

Submit your questions to: Albert George 01454 632287/077195 33354

Rosemarie Roper 01454 632936/07999 562877 Or email: [email protected]

GARDENER’S QUESTION TIME

PILNING & SEVERN BEACH GARDENERS’ CLUB

Will be hosting an evening of gardening questions

and answers. on Tuesday 7th October 2014 at Mafeking Hall, Redwick Road, Pilning

7.00p.m. for Tea & Biscuits

7.30 p.m. Questions & Answers

On the Panel:

Sue Aitken and Tony Sansum (Thornbury Garden Shop.)

Jerry Dicker (Trees)

Peter Bird (Environmental Agency)

Please see last months magazine for further details

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Emergency First Aid at Work Course

There will be a first aid course at Mafeking Hall on Saturday 18th October. The course will run from 9.30 till 4pm. This is a fully certificated course and will cover basic first aid skills including CPR, Recovery position, Choking, Epilepsy, Bleeding and Shock. The cost of the course will be £40 per participant and will include lunch and refreshments. You will also have a demonstration of how a defibrillator works and will see how to access the ones in the villages that have been installed by 1st Severn Beach Scout Group.

If you are interested you will need to book a place as there is a maximum of 12 people per course. Please contact Becky Cooper on 07779179497 or [email protected]. These courses have proven to be very popular so avoid disappointment and book early.

I would like to thank 1St Severn Beach Scouts for enabling this to happen. The money raised from this course will go towards Thornbury based charity HOLDING OUT HOPE, which supports children and adults with learning disabilities in Eastern European Countries.

Emergency First Aid at Work Course



I would like to thank 1St Severn Beach Scouts for enabling this to happen. The money raised from this course will go towards Thornbury based charity HOLDING OUT HOPE, which supports children and adults with learning disabilities in Eastern European Countries.

Emergency First

Aid at Work Course



I would like to thank 1St Severn Beach Scouts for enabling this to happen. The money raised from this course will go towards Thornbury based charity HOLDING OUT HOPE, which supports children and adults with learning disabilities in Eastern European Countries

Get The Bus To The New Southmead Hospital Reception

Some of the original information given about travelling by bus from Severn Beach, Pilning and Easter Compton gave the impression that the No 76 from The Mall stopped outside the hospital reception. It stops in Monks Park Road, and you walk.Here’s the best way to go if walking is a problem, or it’s raining!Take 625 from our area and go to BRISTOL PARKWAY BUS INTERCHANGE.At Parkway you have a choice of 4 buses that go right to the hospital reception entrance.No 18, Emerson’s Green- Southmead HospitalNo 82, Yate to Southmead HospitalNo 501 Abbeywood to Avonmouth, via Southmead HospitalNo 502 UWE to Shirehampton via Southmead HospitalThis gives a weekday frequency of 15 minutes at Parkway.Make sure the bus is going in the right direction, towards Southmead.

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Pilning & Severn Beach History GroupSaturday 25th October 2014

“NOSTALGIA DAY”at

Severn Beach Village Hall10am to 4:30pm admission £1 adults, children

freerefreshments available

Photos, Scrapbooks, items from the Archivesplus

WW1 Exhibition as shown in St Peter’s ChurchThe Group AGM will take place at 12 noon,

all welcome to attend,you will not be pestered to join the Committee!

The Family Friendly Pub Serving Great Food

Pilning Street, Pilning, BS35 4JJ

Enjoy our menu now served from Tuesday to Saturday 12–2pm and 5pm–9pm and Mondays from 12–2pm and 5pm–8pm

OAP Menu now available from Monday to Friday lunchtime, £5.99 including dessert.

Don’t forget to have a look at our ever changing specials board

Children’s meals only £1.99 including ice cream

Sunday roast 12–4pm Fresh seasonal veg, choice of succulent meats and the best gravy around.

Function room for 50 people sitting, for hire

Live Music on Saturday Nights from 9pm See Julie Thursday live on Saturday 18th October

Steve’s Quiz every Wednesday evening from 8.30pm.

Karaoke every 1st Friday of the month

Come to our charity horse racing event on Friday 10th

October from 8pm - all proceeds in aid of Cancer Research

For all the latest news, details of the menu, events, and live music information visit our web site www.theploughpilning.co.uk or contact us via e-mail

[email protected]

Tel: 01454 63255620

The Family Friendly Pub Serving Great Food

Pilning Street, Pilning, BS35 4JJ

Enjoy our menu now served from Monday to Saturday 12–2pm and 5pm–9pm

OAP Menu now available from Monday to Friday lunchtime, £4.99 including desert.

Don’t forget to have a look at our ever changing specials board

Children's meals only £1.99 including ice cream

Sunday roast 12–5pm Fresh seasonal veg, choice of succulent meats and the best gravy around.

Function room for 50—60 people sitting for hire

Live Music on Saturday Nights from 9pm Steve’s Quiz every Wednesday evening from 8.30pm.

Karaoke every 1st Thursday of the month

Bookings for Christmas now being taken

For all the latest news, details of the menu, events, and live music information visit our web site www.theploughpilning.co.uk or contact us via e-‐mail [email protected]

Tel: 01454 632556

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Care For The Elderly

At The Halls, Easter ComptonWe would love you to

join us for acoffee/scone (£1.00) and of course, a chat.

Wednesday, 8th October 201410.30 – 11.45am

We will be also having the usual raffle.

To all who support us, a big thank you.

We really appreciate your continued support

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Party TIME

CALLING ALL SHOE-BOXERS!

Beryl and Jim Chamberlain are asking you

to “get collecting” items for this years shoe box

appeal. As usual the boxes will make Christmas a lot

brighter for disadvantaged children in Eastern Europe.

More details later

EASTER COMPTON NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

Garage Burglary

Two in Easter Compton in the month of August. The thieves are targeting power tools and mowers.

Please ensure that all garages and outbuildings are secure and padlocked.

House Burglary

One in Easter Compton in August. Entry from the rear and back door kicked in to gain access. A number of items stolen. The property was empty at the time which the neighbours were unaware of.

If you are going to be away for a while you may wish to alert your immediate neighbour or your Neighbourhood Watcher or Co-ordinator.

Bristol Area, Dwelling Burglary

There have recently been a number of dwelling burglaries where the thief walked into the house through an unlocked rear door whilst the householder was in another room or just outside the property.The break-ins mostly happened between 8pm and midnight.Small items like handbags, wallets, laptops and mobile phones were stolen without anyone realising a stranger had entered their home.

Crime Reduction Advice:-

• Place small valuables like phones, car keys and wallets safely out of sight of doors and windows.

• Mark property with your postcode/house number and register items at www.immobilise.com

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HAIR and BEAUTY with HELEN

HELEN DOWDELL

EASTER COMPTON NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH August 2014 Newsletter Online vehicle fraud is costing the nation £17.8 million each year, according to new figures released by the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) . In 2013, more than 6,600 UK residents reported online vehicle fraud to the police, with an average loss of £4,078 per victim. The range is huge; from losses of less than £50, which mainly related to holding deposits, to one unlucky victim who lost £300,000. Fraudsters used the following methods to steal their victims’ cash:

• Part or full payment for the vehicles and then loss of contact with the “seller” accounted for nearly half (49%) of frauds

• More than a third (37%) of cases involved the payment of a deposit rather than the full amount

• Bank transfers (58%), fake eBay Invoices (14%) and fake Google Payment Systems Invoices (12%) offering non-existent "buyer protection" for the transaction were the most commonly cited payment methods

• Some victims paid funds to holding accounts on the basis that funds will be held until the buyer has received the goods and is satisfied with them

• Other victims received texts from well-known websites requesting refundable fees for car inspections

Further statistics show that:

• Nearly three quarters (71%) of victims were men • People in their forties reported a quarter (25%) of all online vehicle fraud • London was the most targeted city for online vehicle fraud, followed by Bristol and

then Birmingham

SIX OF THE BEST TIPS FOR CAR BUYERS

1. Always see, inspect and drive the vehicle for yourself. 2. Remember that if the vehicle seems too cheap, it could be a scam 3. Always visit sellers at their home or business premises, not in a car park. 4. Check that the mileage shown on the odometer ties up with a recent MOT certificate. 5. Check that the V5C document (or‘ logbook’) is authentic, with a DVLA watermark. Make sure the

address listed is the same as the seller’s address. Make sure the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the vehicle matches the one on the V5C document

6. Pay for the vehicle only when you collect it from the seller. Don’t transfer money direct to a bank account or via a payment service

• Install tracking software on smart phones, laptop and tablet computers.

• Be vigilant, call 999 immediately if you see anyone acting suspiciously at a neighbour’s property.

Comment

No excuses for circulating this to all – remember thieves often target the rear of properties because they’re less likely to be seen by their neighbours!!

John Adams

Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinatorDunkeldEaster Compton

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Severn Beach & District Over 50’s Club

Enter as strangers – leave as friends......

This adage was spotted by one of our ladies whilst on our Lynmouth coach trip. She thought it perfectly described the ethos of our club, and would make a great leader for my article. Well-done Chris.

Although we are all individuals with different views, opinions and beliefs, we still manage to be a friendly, caring bunch and very rarely – if ever – resort to fisticuffs! In fact, we could have advised those UN leaders over at the Celtic Manor on how to exist with your fellow man/woman. Guess our invite got lost in the post.

Another of our ladies celebrated her 90th birthday in August, Dot Sadler. Dot is

known and loved, not only by our members, but also by many more in our community. We hopefully did her proud at her birthday tea celebrations and hope to share many more with her. This is the second 90th this year; Joan Constable celebrated hers in January. There must be something in the water!

During October we have live music from Deadwood Stage, a Harvest Sale, our Club Forum (with wine!) and a Tea party and raffle. In November we have more live music, this time from Tapestry, a Christmas shopping trip to Cardiff and a Christmas sale on the 20th – an ideal opportunity to get rid of those panic buys from Cardiff.

Why don’t you turn off the central heating and come and join us.

June Kirk 01454 633871 and Audrey Beasant 01454 631189

Call Debbie with your In View adverts on

01454 632200 or

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EASTER COMPTONFIREWORK FIESTAWednesday 5th November 2014

In the Village Playing Field

Bonfire lit at 6.15 pmFirework Display will start at 7.00pm

Come early and enjoy the funBurgers, hot dogs, candy floss, kiddies’ roundabout, glow sticks

Guy Fawkes Competition (prizes for the best Guy)

Tickets: £4.00 adult / £3.00 children (up to 16 years)(Pay on the door on the night)

Please park in the Village Hall car park

Parents are reminded of their responsibility to control children when near to fireworks and in the vicinity of the bonfire

Please note that sparklers and alcohol are NOT permitted in the field

EASTER COMPTON FIREWORK FIESTA

Wednesday 5th November 2014


Bonfire lit at 6.15 pm Firework Display will start at 7.00pm

Come early and enjoy the fun

Burgers, hot dogs, candy floss, kiddie’s roundabout, glow sticks


Tickets: £4.00 adult / £3.00 children (up to 16 years) (Pay on the door on the night)


Parents are reminded of their responsibility to control children when near to fireworks and in the vicinity of the bonfire

Please note that sparklers and alcohol are NOT permitted in the field

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Bonfire lit at 6.15 pm

Firework Display will start at 7.00pm

Come early and enjoy the fun

Burgers, hot dogs, candy floss, kiddie’s roundabout, glow sticks


Tickets: £

4.00 adult / £3.00 children (up to 16 years)

(Pay on the door on the night)


Parents are reminded of their responsibility to control children

when near to fireworks and in the vicinity of the bonfire

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Severnside Ramblers

Join Severnside Ramblers for some fresh air and exercise,you will also enjoy some great views and hopefully see some wild life. Join Severnside Ramblers on a ramble. Non-members are always very welcome.

For more information about walks in October 2014, log on to www.severnside-ramblers.org.uk, or pick up a programme at your local library. A contact name and telephone number is given for each walk. We meet for Saturday and Sunday walks at Aztec West, Blue Zone Parking area, near the Management Centre, at the times shown for each walk, and share lifts to the start of the walk. Friday Walks, the meeting point is ALDI Car Park Bradley Stoke.

Please bring packed lunch and plenty of fluids.

If you want to go directly to the start of the walk, please contact the walk leader

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Sun 5 Oct

Sherston. 11 Miles. Fields, farms and Westonbirt Arboretum. Meet.9.00 Aztec West. Contact Gordon 01454 616344.

Sun 12 Oct

Filton, Frenchay & Snuff Mills. 9 Miles. Filton Abbey Wood, Purdown, Snuff Mills and Filton Meet 9.30 Aztec West. Contact Ann 01179 798628. www.severnside-ramblers.org.uk

Sun 19 Oct

Severn Springs to Devils Chimney. 8.5 Miles. Nice views and lovely countryside. Meet 9.00 Aztec West. Contact Bob 0796 7891837. www.severnside-ramblers.org.uk

Sun 26 Oct

Castle Combe, Ford & Slaughterford. 15 Miles. Undulating walk of riverbank, meadows, woodland tracks and pretty villages. Meet 8.30 Aztec West. Contact Ken 01179 315108. www.severnside-ramblers.org.uk

Sun 2 Nov

Villages Galore. 11 miles. Varied scenery on this walk of many villages including Marksbury, Hunstrete, Priston & Inglebatch. Meet 8.30 Aztec West. Contact Joy 01179 334998. www.severnside-ramblers.org.uk

Join Severnside Ramblers for some fresh air and exercise, you will also enjoy some great views and hopefully see some wild life. Join Severnside Ramblers on a ramble. Non-members are always very welcome. For more information about walks in October 2014, log on to www.severnside-ramblers.org.uk, or pick up a programme at your local library. A contact name and telephone number is given for each walk. We meet for Saturday and Sunday walks at Aztec West, Blue Zone Parking area, near the Management Centre, at the times shown for each walk, and share lifts to the start of the walk. Friday Walks, the meeting point is ALDI Car Park Bradley Stoke. Please bring packed lunch and plenty of fluids. If you want to go directly to the start of the walk, please contact the walk leader

Sun 5 Oct

Sherston. 11 Miles. Fields, farms and Westonbirt Arboretum. Meet.9.00 Aztec West. Contact Gordon 01454 616344.

Sun 12 Oct Filton, Frenchay & Snuff Mills. 9 Miles. Filton Abbey Wood, Purdown, Snuff Mills and Filton Meet 9.30 Aztec West. Contact Ann 01179 798628. www.severnside-ramblers.org.uk

Sun 19 Oct Severn Springs to Devils Chimney. 8.5 Miles. Nice views and lovely countryside. Meet 9.00 Aztec West. Contact Bob 0796 7891837. www.severnside-ramblers.org.uk Sun 26 Oct Castle Combe, Ford & Slaughterford. 15 Miles. Undulating walk of riverbank, meadows, woodland tracks and pretty villages. Meet 8.30 .Aztec West. Contact Ken 01179 315108. www.severnside-ramblers.org.uk Sun 2 Nov Villages Galore. 11 miles. Varied scenery on this walk of many villages including Marksbury, Hunstrete, Priston & Inglebatch. Meet 8.30 Aztec West. Contact Joy 01179 334998. www.severnside-ramblers.org.uk

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Dear EditorDear EditorLike many fellow parishioners I was of mixed feelings regarding the turning off of street lights during part of the night. To my surprise it wasn’t long after the switch off that little owls took advantage by using the poles to perch on and call.On a clear night, with the lights off, parts of the Pilning area are really dark, a boon I am sure for those interested in observing the skies. I am now able to actually see stars and related constellations from my bed! For me part time lighting has meant little owls in dark starry nights that I’ve not seen before. Jonathan King

Dear EditorLast year you ran a piece when RP Fighting Blindness had received a donation from www.hoggingthebridge.co.uk , you requested to let you know if there is an event this year.Hogging the bridge will take place this year on Sunday 19th October start 11-00 from the rear of the Aust service area, the Parade will then go over the Severn Bridge through villages on the Welsh side finishing in Chepstow. Your readers may possibly experience extra bikes travelling to the event, but not the full parade. The committee members we have met, are a very responsible & approachable bunch, I am confident if anyone has any concerns they will try to address them, contacts on the site, trust this is useful.Kind Regards Ron & Gina Pritchard

Dear Editor YOUR MOBILE LIBRARYI am the Librarian for the South Gloucestershire Mobile Library. We visit Pilning & Severn Beach once a fortnight on Wednesdays. I was hoping you could help to promote it via your magazine. Here are the route details.SEVERN BEACH Abbot Road 11.10 – 11.25, Village Hall 11.30 -11.45Beach Ave 11.55 -12.15, Salthouse Farm 12.20 -12.40NEW PASSAGE Puffer’s End 12.50 – 1.05PILNING King’s Arms 2.15 - 2.25, Vicarage Road 2.30 – 2.45, Cross Hands 2.50 - 3.10, Shaymoor Lane 3.20 – 3.35NORTHWICK Old School 3.45 – 4.00Alternate Wednesdays 12 & 26 November, 10 & 24 DecemberNeil Weston, Librarian, Yate, Chipping Sodbury & Mobile libraries

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Terazina was a staging post for very plush coaches going all over Brazil. Hitching a lift was difficult so we booked tickets for the coast. The coach was surprisingly cheap. We slept most of the two day journey, just as well as the road was the usual red dust so you couldn’t see much.

Fortalaza has a beautiful beach but is alive with thieves. Teri had her sandals stolen as she dozed under a palm tree. We camped on the beach with a local group who were celebrating their exam results, an important time for them as the results dictated which university they would go to. All seemed to have achieved their goal as the party was in full swing. In the morning we were interviewed by the local TV station and newspapers. They really wanted to know if we had met the Queen. Teri had been to Buckingham Palace to receive an award for the Girl Guides so she was the centre of attention.

The local fishermen sail jangaddas, three, or five logs tied together with rope. The mast is bamboo bent into a crescent. They sail in pairs dragging the net up the beach. After the bigger fish have been extracted the locals are allowed to scavenge the small fish. Everyone then sets up fires and they feast on the beach.

After a stay in Fortalaza we hitched a lift towards Natal, which was used by the Americans during WW2. On route we

found the road was closed because a bridge had been swept away. The police had a check point there and said we could stay there overnight as they were going home for the weekend. Work continued on the bridge and we spent two sleepless nights in an atap hut with rats as big as cats.

The returning police were very helpful, arranging a lift for us to Natal. It was in the biggest loaded petrol tanker imaginable. The driver was very careful and informative, so the journey was less stressful than it could have been. On arrival in Natal we met a group of soldiers who insisted we visit their barracks for a meal and shower. They entertained us with their marching band. There was a lot of changing direction and twirling of instruments; very American High School, and good fun.

From Natal we hitched a lift to Salvador where carnival had just started. The costumes were magnificent – each club trying to outshine the others, just like Bridgwater. The noise was unbelievable, nobody sleeps for three days. The campsite was more like Glastonbury, complete with mud, but no showers. Luckily it rained on the second night.

From here we got a lift with some expat’s from Bromsgrove who were working in Rio. The beauty of Rio, as seen during the recent World Cup, is, in reality, even more breathtaking. We

My Gap Year in 1975 by John CannonPart 4 South America Terasina to Rio

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local macumba spirits. The trees are festooned with food, ribbons, candles, cigars and wine. There is also jewellery, which looked expensive. Nobody stole it, which was quite astonishing as stealing seems to be a way of life. When our bus stopped at traffic lights two armed men came onboard, took the money from the driver and jumped off. This happened twice during our stay.

Next time we head for Argentina via Sao Paula.

John CannonFormer head teacher at Northwick School

found accommodation in a student hostel on Ipanema beach. There is a tourist train to visit the statue of Christ perched on its rock overlooking the bay, but Teri and I decided to walk up.

This was a real eye opener. From the opulence of the beach area of Copacabana we entered the favellas, the squalid shanty town which clings to the mountainside. Open sewers, live electric cables across the roads, and threatening groups of young men who race around on motorbikes. We took the tourist train back down.

In Rio is a place called Ticaja Forest. The locals visit it and place gifts for the

POPPY APPEAL

Volunteers Required for the Poppy Appeal.

Can you spare a couple of hours between 10am and 4pm. During remembrance-tide, 25th Oct to 8th Nov. manning the entrance to Aust Services collecting for the appeal. If you can be of assistance it will be very much appreciated.

Please contact Stan Bradburn PAO on 07785 340366

Bosom BuddiesOctober is the month for Breast Awareness so we are holding a Coffee Morning on Wednesday 15 October at 10.30am at 32 Oakleaze Road, Thornbury. There will be all types of cards, an assortment of items for Christmas presents, lucky dip and a raffle. The £1 entrance fee will also cover coffee and biscuits. Please ring Jennie on 01454 884177 it you require any further details.

Delightful 3 bedroom family villa in a quiet location, between Coral Bay and

Paphos in Cyprus.Sleeps 6, private pool.

For further details contact: Ann Parker on 01454

632329 or e-mail [email protected]

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priding ourselves on quality workmanship and excellent customer services.

All aspects of work undertaken including:Kitchens

BathroomsBedrooms

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For a free quotation or advice contact us on

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Bristol NW Foodbank

Here is a reminder of the list of food donations preferred by the Foodbank -

CerealsTins of puddings, inc Rice & Custard

Long life fruit juicePasta / rice

Biscuits or snack barsUHT milkJams, etc.

Tins of fruit

SugarSoup

Pasta saucesTea bags / instant coffee

Tins of vegetablesTinned meat / fish

Instant mashed potato Also Soap, toothpaste, nappies

At the time of submitting this list the Foodbank had plenty of SOUP, PASTA,

CEREAL, TEA and BAKED BEANS!!

Donations of food can be left at Emmaus Church Centre on Sunday mornings, 9.30am to 10.30am and at St Peter’s Church 10 – 11am and will be delivered to

the Avonmouth Foodbank outlet on Monday mornings. Donations are weighed; due to holidays the next total will be given in the November In View Go to www.bristolnwfoodbank.org.uk for more information and

up-to-date food needs.

HARVEST THANKGIVING

Sunday 5th October 2014

10.00 am Breakfast 10.30 am Service and Breakfast Club

12.30 pm Ploughman’s Lunch

Emmaus Church Centre, Gorse Cover Rd Severn Beach

Food and money donations for Foodbank

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Severnside Safer Stronger Community Group

Regular meetings are held for all Severnside residents and local organisations to attend and discuss issues and community projects. Everyone is welcome, it is your chance to raise any community issues you have and to put forward suggestions for the improvement of our area.

Our last meeting was held at the Hallen Community Centre and was attended by a smaller than average but enthusiastic gathering. The chairman gave a brief talk on his recent activities. He spoke to SGC Streetcare with regard to the lack of grass cutting and the presence of large areas of ragwort on verges. The lack of Community Police cover was again raised with Inspector Bob Evely. The awarding of a grant to the Old School Hall for the modernisation of their kitchen via the SGC grant scheme NHB given at the Area Forum meeting, and attending of a Police And Crime Commissioner meeting at the Portishead police headquarters.

Kay Winston then gave a talk on the operation of the Air Ambulance Service and how it costs £1.5 million per year to run and is entirely funded by public donations.

Tim Bartlett from the North Bristol NHS Trust gave a talk on the new Southmead Hospital on how it was conceived, funded and brought to operational service.

Following this Kay Winston, Tim Bartlett and Dave Manners from South West Ambulance took part in a lively question and answer session.

Inspector Bob Evely gave a presentation of his role in neighbourhood policing, and gave an over view of a new operating model to be introduced in September. He informed us that the new police station on the A38 at Patchway will be opening on 11th September. He also said he would look at getting a temporary officer to stand in on our community beat until such time as it can be returned to full strength.

Almondsbury Parish Council gave a report on their activities over the previous 3 month period with issues ranging from grass cutting, planning concerns and other such local matters.There are vacancies on this committee any one wishing to join and help in local issues should contact myself or Jacqui Ward and we will put you in touch with them.

The meeting then discussed issues ranging from improvements to junctions 16 & 17 on the M5, pot holes in roads, parking problems, fly tipping.

The next meeting is at 7pm on Wednesday 29th October in Easter Compton Hall, this meeting will be addressed by Sue Mounstevens the Police and Crime Commissioner and everyone is welcome.

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Pilning and Severn Beach Gardening Club

What a great Flower Show this year, amazing entries, lots of bodies through the door and good fun had by all.

If you missed the event a few pictures here show the range of displays, but many more will be on Pilning Flower shows’ face book page, see if your entry is featured.

Get planning for next years show, involve the whole family baking, model making, wine, fruit and vegetables, photography there’s a category that will appeal to any one. Gill Reeves

Next Meeting: Gardeners Question7th October 7:30pm, Mafeking Hall

Chairman; Albert George 632287 Secretary; Rosemarie Roper 632936

Pilning and Severn Beach Gardening Club What a great Flower Show this year, amazing entries, lots of bodies through the door and good fun had by all. If you missed the event a few pictures here show the range of displays, but many more will be on Pilning Flower shows’ face book page, see if your entry is featured.

Vegetable animals Top Tray

Get planning for next years show, involve the whole family baking, model making, wine, fruit and vegetables, photography there’s a category that will appeal to any one.

Gill Reeves Next Meeting: Gardeners Question Time 7th October 7.30pm Mafeking Hall Chairman; Albert George 632287 Secretary; Rosemarie Roper 632936

Pilning and Severn Beach Gardening Club What a great Flower Show this year, amazing entries, lots of bodies through the door and good fun had by all. If you missed the event a few pictures here show the range of displays, but many more will be on Pilning Flower shows’ face book page, see if your entry is featured.

Vegetable animals Top Tray

Get planning for next years show, involve the whole family baking, model making, wine, fruit and vegetables, photography there’s a category that will appeal to any one.

Gill Reeves Next Meeting: Gardeners Question Time 7th October 7.30pm Mafeking Hall Chairman; Albert George 632287 Secretary; Rosemarie Roper 632936

Vegetable animals

Top Tray

Safer Stronger Community Group EASTER COMPTON VILLAGE HALL Wednesday 29th October 2014 from 7.00pm

SUE MOUNTSTEVENS POLICE & CRIME COMISSIONER FOR

AVON & SOMERSET will give a talk on Policing

and be able to answer questions from the public Please do come along and air any concerns

Safer Stronger Community Group EASTER COMPTON VILLAGE HALL Wednesday 29th October 2014 from 7.00pm

SUE MOUNTSTEVENS POLICE & CRIME COMISSIONER FOR

AVON & SOMERSET will give a talk on Policing

and be able to answer questions from the public Please do come along and air any concerns

Safer Stronger Community GroupEASTER COMPTON VILLAGE HALL

Wednesday 29th October 2014 from 7.00pmSUE MOUNTSTEVENS

POLICE & CRIME COMISSIONER FOR AVON & SOMERSET

will give a talk on Policing and be able to answer questions from the public

Please do come along and air any concerns

TMTG Presents “Crazy For You”

Having made a very successful directorial debut with “Beauty and the Beast” Heather Collins is now applying her talents to Gershwin’s 1992 “Best Musical” award-winning show “Crazy For You”. Packed full of romance, comedy, lively dancing and memorable songs including “I got Rhythm” and “They can’t take that away from me”, the show is being performed by Thornbury Musical Theatre Group at the Armstrong Hall, Thornbury from 22nd to 25th October. Performances are 7.30 nightly with a matinee at 2.30 pm on Saturday. Tickets are available on line at www.tmtg.org.uk by ordering and collecting at R.A. Bennett, Estate Agents, the Plain, Thornbury, or by ringing Angie on 07516 270140. Prices are: raised £12(£10 concession), family £36: flat £10 (£8 concession), family £30: group discount 10% for 10 or more. With a strong cast headed up by Gary Kennedy as Bobby and Emily Costa as Polly this is a show not to be missed.

Editors note. There are some of our village thespians treading the boards in this.

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Organised by Emmaus Church

Children accompanied

by adults welcome!

£1 each on the day

For those who like an alternative to Halloween!

Bring a torch - optional Fancy Dress

Thursday 31st October

5.30 - 6.30 pm

Salthouse Farm Shaft Road, Severn Beach

The Annual Flu Jab

The annual flu jab clinic will commence at Pilning Surgery from FRIDAY 3rd OCTOBER 2014

Patients qualifying for the vaccination will need to book an appointment with the surgery. Please call 01454 632393

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KEN PARKER

GENERAL REPAIRS

01454 632329




10 am 4pm


Rev Ann Parker

Dorothy Green

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Phil Booy

OlcoteEaster ComptonBristolBS35 5SQ

TRANSPORT SERVICESOffice: +44 (0) 1454 633473

Facsimile: +44 (0) 1454 633565Home: +44 (0) 1454 633140

Mobile: 07831 207160

All Saints, Compton Greenfield

Minister Rev Ann Lloyd 01454 613302 Churchwarden Ms Janet Hiscocks 01454 632218 For Baptisms / weddings contact Janet (above) For Funerals contact Janet (above) All other enquiries to Rev Ann Lloyd (above)

Date Time Service Leader Sidesman Flowers 7 Sep 8am

4.30pm Holy Communion Choral Evensong

Canon D. Sansum Rev A. Lloyd

Richard Jones Bob Bignell

Mrs Hiscocks

14 Sep 11.15am Holy Communion Rev A. Lloyd Ian Leslie Mrs Hiscocks 21 Sep 11.15am Matins Rev N. Williams Celia Madle Wedding 28 Sep 11.15am HARVEST Rev Ann Lloyd Neil Carmody HARVEST CLEANING ROTA

7 / 14 Sep 21 / 28 Sep Mrs Lye Alison & Sarah (Wedding 20 Sep)

SEVERN BEACH UNITED CHURCH

ALL SERVICES HELD AT EMMAUS CHURCH Gorse Cover Rd DATE TIME SERVICE LEADER 7 Sep 4pm Holy Communion TBA 21 Sep 4pm Evening Worship Judith Heybryne

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Anglican/Methodist Minister Rev Ann Parker 01454 632329 Churchwarden / Steward Robert Griffin 01454 632624



Date Time Service Leader Sidesman Flowers 5 Oct 8am


Rev Ann Lloyd Rev Philip Rowe


Mrs Clarke

12 Oct 11.15am Holy Communion Rev Ann Lloyd Bill Poulsim Mrs Clarke 19 Oct 11.15am Matins Rev Ann Lloyd Ian Leslie Mrs Sanders 26 Oct 11.15am Holy Communion Rev Ann Lloyd Celia Madle Mrs Sanders CLEANING ROTA

5 / 12 Oct 19 / 26 Oct Mrs Lye Alison & Sarah


ALL SERVICES HELD AT EMMAUS CHURCH Gorse Cover Rd

DATE TIME SERVICE LEADER 5 Oct 4pm Holy Communion Rev Ann Parker 19 Oct 4pm Songs of Praise Rev Ann Parker &

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Emmaus Church Centre

Gorse Cover Road, Severn Beach Bristol BS35 4NP Leader - Mr John Miller Phone: 01454 632274. Email: [email protected] Website: www.emmauschurchcentre.org

Look for us on Facebook: Emmaus Church Emmaus is a friendly Christian Church made up of a cross-section of local people who are enjoying following Jesus. We work closely with other local and regional churches and aim to make a positive contribution to the community of Severn Beach and Pilning. Tues /Wed /Thurs: 7.30/8.00 pm - Home Groups (small groups meeting in various homes) Fridays: 9.00–10.00 pm - Badminton at Henbury Sports Centre - contact Mark 01454 632907

This term’s theme - Listening to God Date Time Service Speaker Sun 5th October

10.30am 7.00pm

Harvest Thanksgiving Regional Celebration at Woodlands

John Miller

Sun 12th October

10.30am 7.00pm

Family Service inc Communion Prayer For Healing

Emma Murray

Sun 19th October 10.30am 7.00pm

Family Service Service at Faith House

Myrtle Lawrence

Sun 26th October 10.30am

Family Service

Paul Green Army Chaplain

‘Breakfast Club’

Sunday 5th & 19th October 2014 10 – 11.30am

Breakfast (cereal, toast, bacon butties)

Story DVD, Craft for families

(children with an adult)

Emmaus Church Centre

Contact: Alison Carmody 01454 633039

‘PEBBLES’

Toddler Group for children from birth to 4 years with parent/carer

Toys, books, toys,

songs & outdoor play

Every Wednesday 10am to 12noon

£1 for snacks

Contact Abbie 631516

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GROUPS MEETING IN THE ‘IN VIEW’ AREA GROUPS MEETING ON REGULAR DAYS Mondays Busy Bees, at Beryl & Jims 1.30pm (632571) St Peter’s Festival Choir. Pilning Church 8pm (632646) Easter Compton Toddlers The Halls ( 07970 133115 ) Tuesdays Severnside Art Group, at the Halls, Easter Compton, 2pm Pilning Guides and Brownies Pilning Village Hall (631844) Severn Beach Rainbows Pilning Village hall ([email protected]) Wednesdays The Village Players, Pilning Village Hall 7.30pm (01454 850653) Thursdays Line dancing, Mafeking Hall, 10am (632028) Over 50’s Club, Severn Beach Village Hall, 2pm (633871) TanSoDo Karate, Severn Beach Village Hall 6.30pm Fridays Pilning Plodders, The Way Gym, Cross Hands Road 6pm Bingo at Mafeking Hall 8pm (Details 632765) Saturdays Real Thornbury Football club Pilning Village Hall (07778571374) Severn Beach Youth Football Pilning Village Hall (631358) GROUPS MEETING ALL WEEK Pilning Pips Playgroup Pilning Village Hall. Contact after 4pm 01454 631595 The Way Gym Pilning Village Hall various times. Contact 0796 608259 GROUPS MEETING MONTHLY 1st Monday Stitches Group Emmaus Church 7.pm (632571) 1st Tues Gardeners Club Mafeking Hall 7.30pm contact 632936 3rd Tues Coffee Morning Easter Compton Methodist church 2nd Weds. Compton WI at The Halls7.30pm [email protected] 3rd Weds. Pilning & S Beach WI Mafeking Hall 10.15am (631170) 1st Fridays Yorkie Men’s Group Emmaus Church 631772 ACTIVE ORGANISATIONS, meeting at different times, you may wish to contact 1st Severn Beach Scouts Mafeking Hall Pilning contact GSL (079 6214 8881) Severnside Ramblers contact www.severnside-‐ramblers.org.uk, P&SB Local History Group Mrs Val George 01454 632287 [email protected]

LIKE TO ADD YOUR GROUP TO THIS LIST? CALL 01454 632670 DIARY DATES ARE DISCONTINUED. All articles should carry details of future meeting dates please.



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