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February 2019

Pilates Classes run by Emma Charlton at

Butcombe Village Hall at

LOWER SCHOOL ROOM Pilates is an exercise & it is (next to Bank) suitable for most people. CHEW MAGNA Pilates can help you to FRIDAYS 10 A.M.– 11A.M. HOME BAKED GOODS, PRESERVES, improve your flexibility, help you SMOKED SALMON, HAM & BACON, gain strength & help you relax. CRAFT & CARDS, JEWELLERY & The classes are small & friendly PLANTS COME AND SEE US ! Please contact me if you would smell and taste our new percolated coffee! like to come along to a class. toasted teacakes, home made sweet and savoury snacks to buy. See our products and producers [email protected] on Facebook- “chew valley country market”

NEMPNETT THRUBWELL VILLAGE HALL is situated in a beautiful rural location with amazing views! It is an ideal venue for all types of functions and occasions, having extensive parking, level access, full disabled facilities, fully fitted kitchen, video/audio system and children’s play area.. To book or for more details, please visit our Facebook page or call 01761 462391

4 MICHAEL W. ROWE

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

A family business offering personal service day or night

Rest Room facilities

2 The Vinery, Harford Square Chew Magna, BS40 8RD [email protected] Telephone: 01275 332565

A Chew Valley based business that specialises in all aspects of Garden Design Garden Landscaping Garden Maintenance

For discussions and quotes please contact: Gavin English Mobile: 07748968527, landline 01275 380150 Email: [email protected] www.yourenglishgarden.com We are fully qualified and insured. References are available on request.

8 ******* USEFUL CONTACTS ******

Chew Stoke Parish Council Chairperson: Dick Raffety 01275 331102 Clerk: Catherine Parkman 07779 592328 Vice– Chairperson: Jeff Dowson 01275 332911 Nempnett Thrubwell Parish Council Clerk: A Johnstone 07771 763557 Chew Valley B & NE Councillor Liz Richardson 01761 490009 Chew Stoke Church Hall Pete Wring 01275 333720 Bookings: chewstokechurchhall.org.uk Nempnett Thrubwell Village Hall Gill Ford 01761 462391 Women’s Institute Hazel Wedlake 01275 332812 Toddler group Lucy Masters [email protected] uk Scouts/cubs/beavers [email protected] Intermediate Bridge Michelle Stagg 01275 333086 Bowling Club Martyn Edmonds 01275 474729 Chew Stoke Golf Society Nigel Roberts 01275 333516 Ro Masters Cricket Club 01275 331229 Drama Club Andrew Tromans 07710 163743 Headteacher: Chew Stoke School Ben Hewett 01275 332354 Chair/Governors: Gill Baker 01275 333753 Headteacher: Chew Valley School Gareth Beynon 01275 332272 Chew Valley Leisure Centre 01275 333375 Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club Allen Marsh 01275 331143 Hub in the Pub [email protected] Kate Tate 01225 484510 Chew Valley Choral Society Helen Boyde 01275 333014 Chew Stoke Film Club Kim Heath 01275 331711 Harvest Home Nick Baker 01275 333753 www.chewstokeharvesthome.org.uk Healthwatch 01225 232 401 [email protected]

MAGAZINE CONTACTS AND DEADLINES Got some news? Want to advertise an event or your business? You can get in touch with us either by Email: [email protected] or contacting the Editor: Cynthia K Troup 01275 333002 Handwritten entries can be delivered to Cynthia at Fairwood, Pilgrims Way, Chew Stoke Distribution: The McDonald Family Tel 01275 333130 Email [email protected]

The copy deadline for the March edition will be

Monday 18th February

9 WHO’S WHO IN THE CHURCH

Rector The Rev. Charles Roberts 01275 332199 Associate Priests The Rev. Sandy Munday 01275 331060 (on duty Sunday until Weds am) The Rev. Sandra Lovern 01275 332657

(on duty Thursday until Sunday) ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Parish Office Mon, Weds, Fri 9am –1pm [email protected] 01275 331061 ______Churchwardens: Chew Stoke: Andrew Troup 01275 333002 Alison Hoddell 01275 332421 Nempnett Thrubwell: Rosemary Porter 01761 462571 Nick Houlton 01761 462075 ______Capt. Bellringers: Chew Stoke: John Bone 01275 332328 Nempnett Thrubwell: Andrew Ball 01275 472356 Churchyard Maintenance: Chew Stoke: Anne Summers 01275 333812 Nempnett Thrubwell Nick Houlton 01761 462075 Sunday School: Tina Kilroy, Angela White, Angela Hurford, Sheila Limburn, Heather Patch, Cynthia Troup Magazine Editorial: Cynthia Troup Distribution: Suzanne Macdonald

Covenant Secretary: Nempnett Thrubwell: Nick Houlton Deanery Synod Reps: Chew Stoke: Jessica McInnes Jerry Moorehouse Nempnett Thrubwell: Rosemary Porter ______PCC Secretaries: Chew Stoke: Jessica McInnes Nempnett Thrubwell: Alison Howard PCC Treasurers: Chew Stoke: Peter Jameson Nempnett Thrubwell: Nick Houlton PCC members: Chew Stoke : Alison Hoddell, Tina Kilroy, Peter Jameson, Jessica McInnes, Andrew Troup (Vice Chair), Liz Wormald, Les Poynter, Susan Theobald, Jerry Moorehouse., Laura Down, Sheila Limburn

Nempnett Thrubwell: Jane Batten, James Everett, Geraldine Ford, Nick Houlton, Alison Howard, Hugo King, Jane Oosthuizen, Rosemary Porter

______Sidesmen Chew Stoke: Mesdames Limburn, Cheesley, Patch, Manville, Sommerville, Theobald, Troup and Down Messrs: Jameson, Murrant, Penna, Soper, Kilroy.

10 WHAT’S GOING ON IN OUR VILLAGE HALLS?

To book a private party, meeting, an event or class, here are your village hall contacts: Chew Stoke Church Hall Book online: www.chewstokechurchhall.co.uk Tel: Di Abrahams on 01275 333173 The Methodist Chapel Hall [email protected] Nempnett Thrubwell Hall Book online: www.nempnett-thrubwellvillage-hall.org Tel: 01761 462391 Regular bookings at Chew Stoke Church Hall

Monday 1000 -1600 Art Club 1700 Tae Kwondo (ffi Andy Mole 01275 343556) Tuesday 10.00 Keep Fit/ Dance Class (Drop-in class £3.00 a session, bring a mat) 19.30 Chew Valley Choral Society Wednesday 19.30 W.I. Meeting (3rd Weds only) Thursday 14.00 W.I. Craft Club (1st Thurs only) 19.30 Parish Council (1st Thurs only) 19.00 Film Club (last Thurs only) 10.30 The Hall Singers Choir Friday 18.00 Cubs 19.30 Scouts Regular bookings at Methodist Chapel Hall: Monday 09.30 Pilates 18.30 Beavers Tuesday 14.00 U3A Intermediate Bridge Thursday 12.30 Lunch Club (3rd Thurs only) 19.30 Duplicate Bridge Club At Nempnett Thrubwell Village Hall: Tuesday 1830 Tai-Chi

Come pray with us ...

St Andrew’s Church, Chew Stoke usually Mondays at 2pm Please call Mary Sommerville 333572 Feel free also to write in the request book at St Andrew’s Church, Chew Stoke or contact one of the clergy.

Also at 3 Madam’s Paddock, Chew Magna, first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. FFI Constance Bowdler 332078

CHURCH NEWS

A Message from the Rector Charles Roberts My dear friends, I don’t know whether you enjoy looking at old photographs! The other day Julie and I discovered an old album of holiday photos taken in the summer of 1980. Mostly these were of a visit my parents made to see us in South Africa and I remarked that the elderly man in the photo (my father) would have been younger then, than I am now! Terrifying! Time does go by, as they say, and February is the month I always consider my anniversary month for our time here. According to my diary I began work in the parishes on the 9th February and was licensed by Bishop William of Taunton on the 24th. That was in 1998, so I have as it were come of age finally after 21 years. Do I get the key of the door? Perhaps not, but it is a sobering thought that around half my working life has been in this wonderful place with all its joys and challenges. I’m also pleased to report that a significant number of you are still here and may remember those early days too!

Anniversaries are those markers that help us to stop for a moment of reflection and take stock. They also might draw us to consider something specific. For many the most significant date in February is the 14th, traditionally St Valentine’s Day. The actual Valentine has a dubious history and seems to offer very little in the way of romance. Probably a Roman priest or bishop, he was martyred in the third century under the Emperor Claudius. More likely is the custom of choosing a partner during an ancient Roman festival in February, or perhaps if we turn to Chaucer he tells us of the way birds pair on the 14th February. While most of these things seem to be ‘red herrings’ (excuse the mixed metaphors), and without a single church dedicated to this saint in England, nevertheless the notion that ‘love is in the air’ remains,

And that reminds us once again of the gospel imperative to love. Usually by Febru- ary all the New Year resolutions have gone out of the window, but perhaps by the time we get to month #2 we can reform those early ambitions with a pledge to just love a little more. Love of God and love of neighbour was Jesus’ mantra, and it was the byword of every Jew in the first century. The ‘schema’ was that very text quoted throughout the day, and worn by the orthodox Jew on forehead or forearm in a phylactery. We may of course give Valentine a brief nod (and thereby give the card, flower or chocolate industry a little boost), and why not, but by going a little deeper we place ourselves in a situation where we can do rather more good. Loving our neighbour changes the world, loving God changes everything! Yours in Christ, Charles Roberts.

Filling Station meets at The Pelly Barn Chew Magna on the last Thursday of the month. Next meeting is on Thursday 28th February at 7.30pm The speaker will be Crawford Telfer Do come along and share in our hospitality and fellowship Lakesidegroup.org.uk

MORNING WORSHIP AT CHEW STOKE CHURCH SCHOOL takes place on Tuesday mornings at 9.10am in term time & lasts about 20 minutes

The Headmaster would be pleased to welcome members of the Parish at these sessions to worship with the School community

DIARY OF SPECIAL EVENTS IN FEBRARY AT ST ANDREWS

Wednesday 6th February 12.30pm Soup Lunch

Monday 11th February 7.00pm Parochial Church Council

Thursday 28th February 7.30pm Filling Station – in the Pelly Barn, Chew Magna

LEST WE FORGET

THE 2nd EDITION IS NOW AVAILABLE DO YOU WANT A COPY? For Remembrance Sunday we produced a booklet about the lives of the 21 local men who died in the two world wars. It includes a section on the history of the village. (Cost - £5) Please email Alison on [email protected] or phone 332421 if you would like to buy one.

13 SCHOOL NEWS

What a year of celebration for Chew Stoke Church School celebrating its 100th year in 2018! Here is the arch the trustees of the Chew Stoke Education Trust commissioned for the celebration.

BISHOP SUTTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY The story so far...... In a few short weeks since our opening in November, we have come a long way. In November alone, we renewed, lent and returned 220 books and welcomed 43 new members to BANES Library service. The Click & Collect service is proving particular- ly popular so anyone with a library card can order whatever book they want from Libraries West which has 150 libraries .... and get it delivered to Bishop Sutton, this amounts to a whole lot of books at your disposal. We can register new members at Bishop Sutton. We have served over 500 cups of coffee and 300 slices of cake. We have free WIFI provided by Truespeed and the Link is simply a great place to meet friends for a coffee. We have a childrens and family area, a quiet area, tables, sofas, places to chat or chill out. The message we would like to get out in the Chew Valley is that if you are in Chew Stoke, or Nempnett Thrubwell or one of the other villages we are your closest library! We also have books for sale. Further details can be found on our Facebook page or by contacting the library direct at [email protected] .Please do come in and see us, we are open Thursday afternoons 2 till 4.30 and Saturday mornings 10 to 12.

14 PARISH REGISTERS : St Andrews Funeral and burial 4th December Rev. Andrew Hawkins

Also at Haycombe Crematorium 14th December Evelyn Rudkin 14th January 2019 James (Jim) Rudkin

May they rest in peace

Message of thanks from the family of Andrew Hawkins We'd like to thank the whole Chew Stoke community for the cards, caring words and kindness you showed us around Andrew's death and funeral. Your support meant a lot. Thank you again from Philippa , Ruth, Jon and Tom Hawkins.

Parish Electoral Roll Update

In 2019, we have to prepare a completely new electoral roll for St Andrew’s Church. Joining the roll is a practical symbol of commitment to our Church; there is no time or financial commitment involved. The Church has been here for hundreds of years as a place of worship and a focus for the community and we hope very much that you want to be part of its future.

Further details & an application form can be found on a sheet inserted into this copy of the magazine, or obtained from St Andrew’s Church or from the Electoral Roll Officer, Alison Hoddell, on 332421.

PRAYER FOR FEBRUARY

Living God, you are at work in so many ways, if we could only see it. Forgive us for everything that blinds us to the breadth of your activity. Open our eyes to your presence, our minds to your truth, and our souls to your Spirit, that we may glimpse you in everyday life, and in the affairs of the world. And at this time of uncertainty, may you be the rock on which our life is grounded. In Christ’s name. Amen

15 FUNDRAISING IN THE CHEW VALLEY

St Andrews Soup Lunch Wednesday 6th January at the Church Hall 12.30-1.30 Home made soups and cakes, Fairtrade Stall £4.50 entrance, £1 for the under 5s, high chairs available Profits to be divided between the Church and local charities, January’s lunch made £175 which has been donated to the homeless charity Shelter Bridge Lunch in aid of St Peter's Hospice The Annual Bridge Lunch will be held in Compton Martin Village Hall on Friday, 15th February 2019. It will begin at 12 noon sharp and finish at 4.30 pm. Tickets (to include a glass of wine) are £22.50 and can be obtained by ringing 01275 332078

Thank You from The Chew Valley Santa Scramble Team The organisers would like to thank Chew Stoke Parish Council and Chew Stoke residents for their support of the Chew Valley Santa Scramble on 2nd December. Despite the inclement weather, over 500 Santas enjoyed the event at Chew Valley School, which had participants of all ages, taking part in a gorgeous route at the school and across lanes and fields of Chew Stoke and Chew Magna, dressed as the big man himself! All proceeds will be put towards new outdoor gym equipment at Chew Valley School and a donation will also be made to local charity, Mend The Gap, based in

Langford, which the school supports.

Local BBC The One Show presenter Mike Dilger and Birdgirl combine for a rare evening of entertainment

On Saturday 9th February, BBC1’s The One Show nature presenter Mike Dilger from Chew Stoke will be giving a talk, The Trials and Tribulations of a Wildlife Presenter, from 7 pm to 11 pm in Compton Martin Hall. Tickets are £9.99 for adults and £6.00 for 18 and under from Compton Martin and Chew Magna post offices as well as Eventbrite (https://bit.ly/2zsdqx8). There will be a bar and cheese ploughman’s available for purchase. The event is a fundraiser for Black2Nature, set up by Mya-Rose when she was thirteen, getting Minority Ethnic children and those from areas of deprivation connected to nature by taking them to camps. Please come and support these fantastic camps.

16 Chew Valley RNLI invite you to a Quiz Night with Hot Supper Chew Stoke Church Hall BS40 8TU Saturday 23rd March 7pm for 7.30pm start Great news! Our quizmaster Roy Ireson makes a special return to the valley— not to be missed! Hot supper/raffle/cash bar/lots of fun/max 8 per team Tickets £12.50from Tim Gracey 01275 854623 or any committee member.

Congratulations to the Committee for raising £2,575 in 2017—a record result!

Congratulations to Mary Sommerville for organising the very successful Antiques Evening in January where £934.50 was made for the Church Tower. Mary and Heather Patch produced a delicious meal made by Chew Kitchen and Lizzie Langdon. Many thanks to their helpers Shirley, Kate, Liz and Tina and her girls, not to forget Peter and Alan and John for running the bar. A very enjoyable evening was had by all.

Lindsay Game’s PINK CEILIDH BAND NIGHT

Nigel wishes to thank everyone who attended / contributed to the ‘Barn Dance’ on Saturday 1st December. The event raised a staggering £2226 (including donations and Gift Aid). Lindsay’s total fund for the RUH Forever Friends New Cancer Treatment Centre now stands at

£22,095.00

www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lindsay -game

17 Chew Stoke Parish Council December Short Report www.chewstoke.org.uk

Public Submissions A Parishioner attended regarding Beaumont planning application Update on Matters from Last month meeting A. The Pond – Cllr Read will be asked to contact Ted Smart to discuss clearance B. Visit Somerset Website page – Cllr Dowson has provided information . Amendment to be made to address and photograph. C. CIL – Cllr Raffety has attended training evening. Clerk to contact B&NES for update on Parish Al- lowance due. Planning Applications Awaiting Decision : Tresowes, Blind Lane, Chew Stoke, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8UASycamore (T1) - Reduce by 3 meters because of the trees location being so close to the house. New young growth put on from previous reduction getting to large and unions not strong enough and risk of failure. Overall reduction to retain tree and keep to a more manageable size. Brook House, Pilgrims Way, Chew Stoke, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8XB - T1 Beech. Reduce crown by 3m and raise crown to 4m from ground level.T2 Acacia. Remove small amount of deadwood and check cable braces. Lake View, Stoke Hill, Chew Stoke, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8XJ - Change of use from existing garage with office above into holiday let accommodation. Referred to Planning Committee Chew Valley Comprehensive School, Chew Lane, Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8QB - Installation of flood lighting on 4 existing tennis courts.

For Comment : Beaumont, Pilgrims Way, Chew Stoke, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8XB - Erection of 1.5 storey side extension with patio and removal of render finish to rear of house following removal of existing side extension and chimney. Cllr Dowson to meet with owners The Briary, Bristol Road, Chew Stoke, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8UB - Erection of double garage with office space above following demolition of existing single garage. Clerk to email B&NES reiterating Parish Council objection following amendments submitted.

Bristol Airport expansion plans With passenger numbers expected to pass the nine million mark for the first time in 2019, planning approval is being sought to raise the current cap from 10 to 12 million passengers a year. The proposed development includes new infrastructure, improvements to existing facilities and operational changes to ensure the airport can continue to meet demand for air travel to and from the South West well into the next decade. To view full details of the Planning Application visit North Somerset Council’s website and search for planning reference 18/P/5118/OUT. Next meeting date– 7TH February

Chew Stoke Parish Council – Planning Applications Information The Parish Council is responsible for providing a response on behalf of the parish to all planning applications submitted and considered by BANES in relation to the parish of Chew Stoke. The Parish Council’s response can often influence the determination of a planning consent by BANES. Approximately 25 planning applications are submitted to BANES every year in the parish of Chew Stoke. When considering how to respond to planning applications, the Parish Council’s main objective is to preserve and maintain the rural character of the village whilst trying to meet the changing needs and development requirements of a 21st century community. The Parish Council would like to highlight a number of planning related issues that it considers important for applicants to consider before submitting a planning application :

18 Planning application advice – The Parish Council is not able to provide planning advice to parishoners. The Parish Council recommends that applicants takes professional advice when submitting a planning application and consults planning information contained on the BANES website. Pre-application advice can be obtained from BANES. Applicants are also referred to the Planning Portal website for advice on submitting planning applications : www.planningportal.co.uk Chew Valley Neighbourhood Plan – The CVNP specifies planning policy specifically relating to the Chew Valley. A copy of the plan can be found on the BANES website. Applicants should have regard to these policies when submitting application. A particular policy worth noting relates to parking requirements for new developments. Green Belt – Chew Stoke is washed over by the green belt. Specific planning policies apply to green belt status and regard should be had for policies restricting development in green belt areas. Large extensions to existing dwellings can be refused when they are considered to have a detrimental effect on the openness of the green belt and/or represent a disproportionate addi- tion over and above the size of the original dwelling. Careful attention should be given to the relevant policies when considering extending a dwelling. Please refer to the planning policy pages on the BANES website for further information. Conservation Area status – Parts of the village are in a conservation area. Specific planning policies apply to conservation area status and regard should be had for policies restricting development in conservation areas. Please refer to the planning policy pages on the BANES website for further information. http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/sites/default/files/sitedocuments/Planning-and-Building-Control/ Planning-Policy/Local-Plan/Maps/05_CHEWSTOKE.pdf

At The Majestic (aka Chew Stoke Church Hall) The Bridges Of Madison County (Cert 12) Valentine 2 Course Supper Included Saturday 9 February 2019 at 6.30pm

Finding Your Feet (Cert 12A) Plus AGM Thursday 28 February 2019 at 7:30 February brings two screenings to The Majestic at Chew Stoke. First up is Clint Eastwood’s wonderful rendition of The Bridges of Madison County. The evening will include a two- course supper – entrance by ticket only - £10 member, £12.50 Non Member. Please contact Shirley Marsh (01275 331143). Doors are 6pm for a 6:30pm start.

Finding your Feet is a feel good film directed by Richard Loncraine and starring Imelda Staunton, Timothy Spall and Celia Imrie. A humorous and poignant tale of a middle class snob who discovers that her husband has been having an affair with her best friend and is forced into exile with her bohemian sister who lives in an inner city council estate.

The annual general meeting will precede the screening – doors 7pm for 7:30pm start.

19 .Age UK Banes activities in our area

Gadget Busters is based at the Rural Network Hub at the Children’s Centre next to Chew Valley School and takes place every 2 weeks on alternate Wednesdays 9.45-11.45am, £3 session. This month’s sessions will be on Wednesday 6th February & Wednesday 20th February

Get help with your laptop, iPad, tablet, phone or camera. Drop into our friendly and informal group to talk to one of our volunteers. You don’t need to book, just turn up

ST ANDREW’S PASTORAL GROUP For Chew Stoke readers, if you know of anyone who would appreciate a visit, including anyone new to the village, please contact: Gill Wring on 333720 or Alison Hoddell 332421

CHURCH HALL NEWS

Does anyone in the area have mobile welding equipment as the Church Hall gate has been damaged by a vehicle and needs repairing in situ. Please contact 01275-331237 [email protected] if you think you can help.

Emma Walker (see advert on page 31) has room in her class which takes place in The Methodist Chapel Hall on Monday mornings at 9.30 am to 10.30am. Due to other commitments a few members of her very popular class have had to drop out and those remaining are very keen for the class to continue—it is a great way to start the week! If you are interested please contact Emma on 07747 600668 or [email protected]

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We cover Bristol and the surrounding area, just give us a call on 07764 633 003 or send an email to [email protected] if you'd like a quote.

22 CHEW VALLEY LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Our first meeting of 2019 will be on Thurs 7th Feb when Steve Smith of Bristol Water will deliver a lecture “Chew Valley Lake - More Than Just Water to Your Tap”. We will meet in the usual venue, the Old School Room, the Lecture starting at 8.00.pm. Everyone is welcome, the fee for guests and visitors being £2 per person. Tea/coffee and biscuits will be served following the talk. Please let me know in ad- vance if use of the stair lift is required. Russell Peters. (01275332741 / 07976266427. E-mail: [email protected] CHEW VALLEY GARDENING SOCIETY www.chewvalleygardeningsociety.org.uk

th Thursday 14 February 8pm Topic: “French Gardens” Compton Martin Gardening Club Speaker: George Hargreaves At Compton Martin Village Hall ". Venue: The Old Schoolroom in Chew Visitors or guests are welcome to come along. Magna For any information on the club please call Chris on 01761 221579. Visitors welcome Teas/coffee. We aim to provide an interesting and informative range of talks and activities for thoseinterested in gardening, whether a beginner or experienced.

The Arts Society Mendip 5th February ‘Dante’s Divine Comedy – ‘Otherworld’ images from Botti- celli to Blake’. Patsy Erskin-Hill will look at some of the works by the many artists who have been inspired by this work. The Arts Society Mendip meets at the, Bath and West Show Ground, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6QN at 11am. Details; www.theartssocietymendip.org.uk. Guests Welcome. Contact 01934 862435.

Chew Valley U3A Chew Valley U3A will be holding a coffee morning at Ubley Village Hall on Monday, 18 February, when Alys Laver of the Wildlife and Wetlands Trust will be giving a talk about Steart Marshes.

Refreshments will be available from 10 am and the meeting will commence at 10.30 am. The meeting fee for members is £1 and for visitors £2.50.

23 Chew Valley Wildlife Group

FRANCE – Bird Watching & Bird Conservation, . On Thursday 28th February in Chew Magna Old School Room, 7.45pm. Admission £2.50. Illustrated talk by Ken Hall who is the UK representative for the Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux (LPO), which is the RSPB's equivalent in France. Ken continues with his 'Tour de France' of places to go birding, each with a slightly different story to tell Chew Valley Flower Decoration Society LIKE TO TRY SOMETHING NEW FOR 2019? How about Flower Arranging? It’s never too late to learn a new skill. We would love to see you at one of our fortnightly meetings in Compton Martin Village Hall, 7.30 p.m. start. Why not come along to our next meeting on 18th February, it’s a practice class led by one of our more experienced members, Joyce Burton, and with a title of ‘Stones and Vegetation’ I think some ingenuity will be required - it’s going to be a lively evening! Please ring our Chairman, Sue Billows, if you would like any more information on 01761 463281, We look forward to seeing you soon………..

We had a great start to our 2019 programme. We were pleased to welcome Emma Britton, the Radio Bristol broadcaster responsible for the early morning programme. Unsurprisingly she is a very dynamic entertaining speaker, keeping her audience enthralled and laughing at the stories of her life, how she got into being a radio presenter and her love of her beagle who has become a celebrity in his own rite. A very hard act to follow and much enjoyed by members and visitors We have reinstated our Craft Group meeting on third Thursday of the month. We are using the wealth of fabric given to us to make various items to sell and to promote our WI.. Next month on 20th February Ann Pickard will be giving a Sugarcraft Demonstration, so hopefully we can expect some more delightful creations at our Members Show in July! Do come and visit us any 3rd Wednesday. 7.30pm Church Hall Chew Stoke

New Opportunity for 2019 .. Open to all

“Fortnightly Barn Dance” Wednesdays 7.30pm -9.30pm If interested please contact Jan 01275 472600

27 ST ANDREWS CHURCH ROTAS

READERS, SIDESMEN FEBRUARY 2019

Psalm/ Readers Sidesmen Children’s Readings group

3rd Family 1 Corinthians Jerry Sarah Manville Tina Kilroy 10.30am Service 13 Moorhouse

Luke 2. 22-40 Sara Hindle

10th Evensong Isaiah 6. 1-8 Susan Amanda 6.30pm Theobald Cheesley Luke 5. 1-11 Psalm 138 Jeff Penna Susan Theobald

17th Evensong Jeremiah 17. Hazel Poynter Peter Jameson 6.30pm 5 -10 Mike Murrant Amanda Luke 6. 17 - 26 Cheesley Psalm 17

24th 10.30am Family Revelation 4 Stephen Mary Heather Patch Communion Hoddell Sommerville Luke 8. 22 -25 Cynthia Troup

CHURCH FLOWERS Altar and Lady chapel CHURCH HALL CARETAKING: 3-10th L Wormald February 17th C Troup Week beginning: 24th C Raffety 3rd Michelle

10th Dick CHURCH CLEANING : 17 th Mary Hazel Poynter and Sheila Limburn 24th Di Brass: Hazel Poynter

28 February Services The Lakeside Group Ministry Chew Magna, with Dundry, Norton Malreward and Stanton Drew and Chew Stoke with Nempnett Thrubwell

3rd February 10th February 17th February 24th February 3rd March 5th Sunday 4th Sunday 3rd Sunday 2nd Sunday Sunday next before Lent before Lent before Lent before Lent before Lent

Chew 8.00am Holy 10.30am 8.00am 10.30am 8.00am Magna Communion Holy Holy Parish Communion Family Communion 10.30am Communion Communion 1st Sunday 10.30am + 10.30am Special Morning Baptism 1st Sunday Worship Special

Dundry 10.30am 10.30am 11.00am 10.30am Café Parish Morning Café Church Communion Worship Church (Ang/Bapt) at Baptist Chapel

Chew Stoke 10.30am 6.30pm 6.30pm 10.30am 10.30am Family Evensong Evensong Family Family service Communion service

Nempnett 10.30am 6.30pm Thrubwell Parish Evensong Communion

Norton 10.30am 10.30am 10.30am Malreward Morning Parish Morning Worship Communion Worship

Stanton 10.30am 8.00am 10.30am 10.30am Drew Parish Holy Morning Parish Communion Communion Worship Communion

Services at Methodist Church Chew Stoke At 10.30 a m Do Come & Join Us A Warm Welcome Awaits

Nick Houlton AVAILABLE FOR HIRE Antique Dealer Suitable for private parties, group activities etc.

Valuations for Insurance, Regular Hire / Single Event Hire Modern kitchen and toilet facilities, Probate & Family Division bar area and stage Single items or complete to see information about the hall, estates purchased. to view our calendar for availability House Clearance Service and to book on-line, visit: 40 Years Experience chewstokechurchhall.org.uk

Telephone: 01761 462075 or 07766 752327 [email protected]

32 Beverley Gullock Electrical Contractor 53 Hillcrest, Pensford Bristol, BS39 4BD T or F : 01761 490035 E : [email protected]

Working in the Chew Valley for over 40 years

Want to be fitter, stronger, healthier …….than you have ever been?

Come to classes at Yeofit –Yeo Valley HQ Gym

Top level, top qualified, friendly instructors

Physiotherapist available and Pilates classes Classes to suit all ages and abilities, men and women Spinning, Boxercise, Circuits, Zumba, Aerobics New! Post – Natal class – bring your baby too! New! Exercise referral sessions to help wit health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, mental health and joint issues. BMI >30

The venue is light/airy with stunning views Come with a friend/make friends - Come to the beautiful canteen after ! Personal Training with Louise 07919 416927 or Myron 07943 554773

Contact Lynne Joyner 07748 963297 for information Email: [email protected] http://lynnejoynerfitness.co.uk

The Chew Stoke flower & gift shop. Call in and buy cut flowers, ‘ready to go’ bouquets, plants, gifts and much more!

Open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 9am to 12 noon.

Flowers to order for weddings, funerals and special occasions

Local delivery available. Find us at Unit 5 Fairseat Workshops, Stoke Hill, Chew Stoke, BS40 8XF www.classicflowerdesigns.co.uk www.facebook.com/classicflowerdesigns

@chewflorist T: 01275 333095

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