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From the Parish Registers of All Saints’, Publow Interment of Ashes March 2009 6th February Gillian Elizabeth WILLIAMS Dear Friends, What a change in the weather! Last week lots of snow and ice, and so very CHEW VALLEY SUPPORT GROUP cold. This week the sun is shining, the snow has all but gone and the Thank you to everyone who supported temperature has moved into double figures. Change comes so very quickly us at our annual Bridge Lunch held in Sunday 26th April especially when it is the kind of change we enjoy. January which helped to raise a total of Get training for the When we lived in the north, quite often there was snow in the £984 for St Peter’s Hospice. Thanks also 10 k and Fun Run hedgebacks right through to April/ May ,but for so long we have had mild to the Queen’s Arms for providing another delicious hot lunch. A service of celebration for the life of winters that this weather has taken us by surprise. We have got out of the We are keen to repeat the success of last PETER BARNARD SELF was held at ST habit of clearing footpaths, digging out our cars, keeping warm. summer’s ‘Teas@3’ and would welcome MARY'S CHURCH COMPTON DANDO We are reminded that we can take nothing for granted, things will not always offers to host a ‘Tea’ or a Coffee Morning on January 18th 2009 be the same and so we must be prepared for the unexpected, and that is during June and July. Please phone BHF at Chelwood Village Hall what Lent is all about, preparing ourselves for what might come. Constance on 01275 332078 if you would Thank you to everyone who Traditionally, many people gave things up for Lent , so, I suppose they be interested in hosting an event. supported and helped to raise could enjoy them all the more when Lent was over. I am going to suggest £437.82 for the British Heart instead that we take something extra on, that instead of giving something Parish Walk Sunday 29 March Foundation. up that might ultimately make us feel better, we take something on that Another Parish Walk will take place Peggy Carpenter requires a little effort. It could be reading that part of the Bible you have around Compton Dando and some meant to read but always put off. It might be finding a special time to be surrounding villages on Sunday 29 Jack, Margaret, Roger and families would close to God instead of filling every minute of every day with things to do. March starting at 11.00am on the like to express their gratitude to everyone Millennium Green. We will be out There are so many things that can be done, so all we have to do is find a for all the help, support and friendship th for approximately 3 hours for given to them during Peggy’s illness. The little bit of time to do them. Lent starts with Ash Wednesday (Feb 25 ) and those who want to do the full kindness shown after her death helped goes through to Holy week which begins April 5th with Palm Sunday. walk. There will be opportunities us all cope during this painful time. A There will certainly be changes in the weather over the next few weeks and for those wanting a shorter walk to pull special thank you to Reverend Sue there may be changes in our lives but so long as we find time for God and out earlier. Stout footwear essential as Stephens and Noreen Busby for such a ourselves, then we can begin to deal with whatever might occur. there will be rough walking. Waterproofs caring and uplifting service. The kind Check the times and dates of the services in your Church between now often appropriate! words by Dan Norris and Reverend Geoff and Easter and we pray that together we might stand at the foot of the The walk will set off at 11.00am from the Calway were really appreciated. David cross on Good Friday and be ready for the Risen Lord on Easter Day. Millennium Green in Compton Dando, so Brunskill and the Compton Dando choir please arrive by 10.45am latest. We will were in fine voice and Peggy would have finish back in the village in time for lunch My prayers and good wished to you all been delighted as she would have been at the Compton Inn. Lunch can be either for all the wonderful floral displays. Our full Sunday roast or a special of soup and special thanks for all concerned who sandwiches. Bookings for lunch are contributed to make it a lovely send off essential. Please telephone either Liz Tel for Peggy. We would also like to thank : 490487 or Alison Tel : 490903 for full Michael Rowe for such a dignified funeral. Clive R Murrie details and bookings. Dogs and children The sum of £820.00 raised has been (both under control!) welcome. donated to the Alzheimer’s society. Calling all Ladies We meet the 2nd Monday of the PSA month at Pensford Memorial Hall. We are a group of friendly MUSIC QUIZ ladies who enjoy speakers and Friday 13th March demonstrations at our meetings but also have the opportunity of joining in the wider 6.00-9.00pm programme of events which the Avon £3 per adult and £1 per child Federation organises. These include Includes Hot Dog and Chips skittles, curling, craft demonstrations, outings and also area and countrywide Bar & tuck shop available events. More information If you are interested in coming along to a Karon O'Callaghan 490095 meeting as a guest please contact Sylvia Baber 01179869493 : Margaret Clare Traub 490191 Bailey 440639 : Linda Quinn 490080 NO TICKETS WILL BE We would love to see you. AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR Bands for local festival In the past, the public have always been Bavarian Night, Pensford Keynsham Music Festival organisers are more than generous – a reflection of how Saturday the 10th of January 2009 saw audience participation! This decision asking local bands, traders, stall much everyone enjoys the event. The Pensford Village Hall welcome the return proving to be a hit as the money raised holders and artists to get in festival also celebrates Keynsham’s status of the Bavarian Night. This was the increased by £295 from last years total touch if they would like to take as a Fairtrade Town, which will pervade all second time this event has been held and bringing it up to £1369 raised, which was part in this year’s festival, which aspects of the festival. Musicians are asked was back by popular demand after the a valiant effort by all involved marking is taking place on Sunday, 5 July to send in a demo cd and promo material success of last year’s event. The evening the event yet another huge success. in Keynsham Memorial Park. (with stamped self addressed envelope if is put on to raise money for The Village At this point the organisers of the event This is Keynsham’s big annual celebration. they want it back) to 15-17 Temple Street, Hall and Pensford Football club. would like to thank you all for coming With four stages, workshop marquees, lots Keynsham BS31 1 HF. Deadline mid march. Organisers Janet Young, Alan Vowles, along to show your support and also to of activities for children, a range of stalls, If you would like to be involved in this year’s Alan Hunt and Debbie Hunt were thank the helpers on the night Sarah, good food and drink, its no surprise that it festival, please get in contemplating changing the theme of the Gary, Tom and Ally who all put in a lot of attracts an audience of 16,000 people. It’s touch with Suzy event this year but after the success of time and effort to help make the event also one of the few festivals in the area Mizrahi, festival co- ordiantor, the Bavarian theme last year they decided run smoothly…by keeping your glasses which is still free, although the organisers do ask for a donation from festival goers. [email protected] to stick with it again and re-welcome topped up! The German inspired food for or 0117 986 8683. entertainer Martin Smith from Trowbridge the evening went down very well, quite to produce another excellent night of literally…and included the winning Butcombe Brewery The route of approximately nine and a half miles is mostly flat and downhill and music, laughs and good old fashioned Bavarian cheese! arc Pub Walk This kind of event is somewhat unusual will lead through the varied and beautiful to your ordinary Saturday night at your Butcombe Brewery is supporting the Somerset countryside. Sue Gearing (local ‘local’ and does make me wonder what Arthritis Research Campaign (arc) again journalist and walker) and Les Davies else maybe going on in Village Halls this year and invites you to “get your (Mendip Warden) will lead the walk across Somerset!? This event is a breath boots on” and join the Good Friday walk, sharing their wealth of knowledge of the of fresh air and gets everybody involved 10th April 09. area. of all ages and brings an element of A glass of mulled wine will set the walkers Places are limited, so book early! For comedy, music and dancing rolled into off from The Queen Victoria pub in Priddy more details please contact Suzie one big fun-filled evening…. long may and at the finish supper will be provided Ladbrooke.