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September 2016 Issue 253

The In View is 21 years old this issue!!

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“When was our niece married?” News’, firmly under the vicars control. I asked Poppy, so I dug out my diaries submitted my article which contained Carpet & Upholstery but failed to find the answer. This is my feelings about the blind people I www.inviewmag.co.uk Cleaning Service because when I got the bug for writing had encountered. It came back with The Community Magazine in 1976 I wasn’t recording ‘a diary’ “Thank you, we will print it if we have prints 2,000 copies which are Leather Suites Cleaned but thoughts on all manner of things. room” – encouraging! distributed to 5,500 readers Oriental Rugs Cleaned Much of the machinations of the Parish Scotchguard Protection Council featured, along with happier Unfortunately, there was something Editor in my article that impinged on the Saturday Bookings Welcome things. But I came across one item that Roy Edwardes 01454 632670 I thought worth repeating, if only to sensitivities of churchy things. It 21 Chessell Avenue, I provide a Quality Service show how long I’ve been involved in contained this. “My fireman, a bit of Pilning BS35 4LP giving customers value for this magazine and its predecessors. an ‘expert’ said that my clear blue sky had ‘1% cirrus’. God! I thought, [email protected] money! For quotations & Enquiries I went to the Harbour Railway one day preserve me from experts. I wished The deadline for articles for ‘In View’ in 1989, when I was driving the train. I could have told him his flies were is the FIRST OF THE MONTH We had a special day when we were undone!” “Perhaps you could rewrite Call Jim 01454 615349 visited by a group of blind folk. It really that bit” said the vicar “we don’t want Graphic Designer brings it home to you when you stand to upset any old ladies” So, I rewrote Gayle Smith 07836 377697 beside someone who can see nothing it to read “I wished his blessed cloud [email protected] but blackness, holding the leash of his had rained all over him” and that met trusty dog and asking me questions with approval. I’m so glad times have Printing to describe the steam engine that he moved on where many of the vicars Motion Printing Ltd could not see. It was a very moving I know use the odd expletive like the experience, guiding his hand over rest of us. It was published, and I’m still warm metal parts explaining what getting pleasure from writing about 0800 999 2236 they were, and what they did. anything. [email protected] When they left I stood gazing at the Have you got memories you would like to write about? I would love to hear Business Advertising and Accounts clear, beautiful blue sky, thanking God that I could see it in all its beauty. At that from you. Debbie Biggs 01454 632200 Windmill House point my fireman suddenly remarked 3 Redwick Gardens , near Thornbury “That’s a bit of cirrus up there”. He left [email protected] Care Home for the me speechless. A true ‘expert’ who retired and elderly completely messed up my thoughts. Delivery Organiser SEPTEMBER CORRECTIONS Bob Benjamin 01454 632609 • Space, Privacy, Companionship About that time I had had a difference Roy • Single rooms with en-suite of opinion Also P3 with the ADD A SMALL vicar of the day PANEL Webmaster facilities over the magazine content and had MAKE A NOTE Mike Pruett [email protected] • 5 lounge areas more or less been given the elbow • Homely surroundings as editor. However, he asked me to Mary’s Coffee Morning for Hardcopy Collector Severn Beach • Beautiful landscaped gardens write occasional articles so I did. By Kidney Research is on Frances Barr MBE, 54 Beach Road • Medical needs catered for now ‘Church Notes’ had become Sat October 15th 10am until 12 noon ‘Pilning and Severn Beach Parish The editor reserves the right to edit as he P36 Add IV SEP INSERT thinks necessary. No anonymous articles are printed. Reproduction of any material in this For further infomation, please publication is illegal and may not be used telephone; 01454 413818 Cover picture. ‘The bridge in Church Path, Pilning’ by Rob Maggs without the authors consent. 2 CONTINUED 3 Comment What a contrast! Yet these were two sides of the same Atlantic Ocean, and in “The Same Sea” theory at least, I could have swum right across the 4,000 or so miles of sea from An hour before writing this article, I was the coast of Florida to the mouth of the taking COMMENT my normal morning “The walkSame along Sea" , helped on my way by the the Binn Wall here at Severn Beach, Gulf Stream, of course! And the moral enjoying the wonderful views across of all this? Well, I could suggest that theAn hourSevern before Estuary. writing It was this a windyarticle, and I wasthe taking sea in my its normaldifferent morning moods iswalk rather along the Binn Wall here at Severn Beach, enjoying the wonderful views PPPOOOOOO PAPAPARRRTTTYYY!!! cloudy August morning, and the tide was like the life we are all living, sometimes high.across With the Severnthe westerly Estuary. wind blowingIt was a windyexhilarating and cloudy and enjoyable, August andmorning, at other inand from the the tide Atlantic, was high.there was With a good the westerlytimes cold wind and blowing unattractive. in from And the we all Here at Avon Riding Centre, we need £50,000 to buy a new swellAtlantic, on thethere grey was and a uninviting-looking good swell on the needgrey theand ability uninviting to take-looking each experience water, surface for our arena, so we’re turning one of our water,with waves with breakingwaves breaking along thealong edge the of theas itpromenade, comes, enjoying splashing life while over we the can, edgerailings of inthe places. promenade, I was splashing not tempted over to anddive enduring into the chillyit when water! things get rough. waste products into “Brown Gold”. the railings in places. I was not tempted But I’ll leave that to you. Our Poo Party is the “poo”-fect op-”poo”-tunity to get toYet dive only into three the chilly weeks water! ago I was myself swimming in that same sea, thoughAnyway, several now we’vethousand come miles down to to your gardening gloves on our mountain of well-rotted earth, tackling the jobs at home which thehave west. accumulated: My wife - theBrenda riot ofand growth I horse manure. “Man-your” garden is in for a treat! were on holiday with three of our in the garden, and the mountain of Bring a bag, bring a shovel and we’ll bring the grandchildrenwashing from ain fortnight’sOrlando, holiday,Florida, not andto mentionone day the I went pile withof junk the mail,three the fertilizer. You’ll be “flushed” with success and the envy toback-log a lovely of emails,beach and near the Capenumbers of all your gardening friends. Canaveral,of answer-phone where messages we bathed to inbe the dealt waterswith! ofAnd the by Atlantic the time Ocean. you read But this, Every bag of compost you thisit will time, be though the beginning there were of September, waves buy will help people with SundaySunday 11th11th EASTER COMPTON METHODISTbreakingwhich marks along CHURCH the the beginning shore, and the of daya new year of all kinds of activities – school, disabilities to enjoy riding. was hot and sunny, the sea was church, local organisations. May God SEVERN BEACH UNITEDblue, and CHURCHthe water was warm. Roger at the start of his ‘Atlantic swim’! bless all our new beginnings, and give So come along and do your SeptemberSeptember RogerEaster at the startCompton of his Methodist ‘Atlantic Church swim’!us willthe strengthin future to have live onlyour lives one through bit for the Avon Riding Centre

service per month. The congregationgood are times warmly and invited bad! to come to Yet only three weeks ago I was swimming for the Disabled… and your WellWell--rottedrotted horsehorse inWhat thatSt a Peter’s contrast!same Pilningsea, Yet thoughon these the 3wereseveralrd Sunday two sidesRoger each of monthDucker the same when Atlantic there will Ocean, be garden. thousandand in theory miles atto least,the west. I could My have wife swum right across the 4,000 or so Brenda and I were onMethodist holiday with Holy three Communion at 10am manuremanure miles of sea from the coast of Florida to Ithe have mouth just of theheard River that Severn, issue Avon Riding Centre for ofhelped our grandchildren on my way inby Orlando, the Gulf Florida, Stream, of course! And the moral of all Former members of Severn Beach1 Unitedof ‘In ChurchView’ areappeared also in andthis? one Well, day II couldwent suggestwith the thatthree the to sea in its different moods is rather like the Disabled September 1995 – WE ARE £3£3 perper bagbag athe lovely life welcomedwebeach are nearall atliving, CapeSt Peter’s sometimesCanaveral, for Anglican exhilarating and Methodist and enjoyable, services and at where we bathed in the waters of the TWENTYONE THIS MONTH! Kingsweston Road, Atlanticother times Ocean. cold But and this unattractive. time, though And we all need the ability to take thereeach experiencewere waves asbreaking it comes, along enjoying the life while we can, and enduring it Bristol BS20 7QT 11a11amm--3pm3pm shore,when thingsthe day get was rough. hot and But sunny, I’ll leave the that to you. sea was blue, and the water was warm. Tel: 0117 959 0266 Refreshments available. Anyway, now we’ve come down to earth, Roytackling the jobs at home which have accumulated: - the riot of growth in the garden, and the mountain of www.avonridingcentre.org.uk 4washing from a fortnight’s holiday, not to mention the pile of junk mail, the 5 back-log of emails, and the numbers of answer-phone messages to be dealt with! And by the time you read this, it will be the beginning of September, which marks the beginning of a new year of all kinds of activities – school, church, local organisations. May God bless all our new beginnings, and give us the strength to live or lives through good times and bad!

Roger Ducker

POLICE REPORT

95 reported incidents, of which:- Beat Surgery Dates:- Wednesday 21st September Cranmoor Green – Burglary to a Wednesday 19th October residential property, garage door was Easter Compton Village Hall 09:15 – 10:00 forced and once inside water sports Amanda Coulbèrt Carrie Evans Jodie Cantin equipment was stolen. PCSO 9317 Kelly Dimery Property Valuer Sales & Lettings Senior Negotiater Director Consultant & Property Manager CN212 Beat, Severn. Pilning Street – Burglary to a business North East premise, alarm sounded which woke the (Avon & Somerset Constabulary) occupant, he then detained a male who ______was inside, enquiries ongoing. [email protected] 01454 412443 Moorhouse Lane – Caravan broken into and access gained, nothing stolen.

Beach Avenue – Garden ornament 167 Beach Road, Severn Beach, Bristol, BS35 4PQ Telephone: 01454 633611 stolen. Email: [email protected] The Glebe – Unknown persons heard in the garden of a residential address – no C & C access gained to property. Reporting Incidents Complete Building Services Please note that to report all NON • New builds, Extensions & loft conversions emergency incidents this MUST be Assistance with architects, planning permission & done through 101. Please DO NOT email building regulations incidents through the force website for Full project management included individual officers or Beat Team. • Installations of wood burners The reason for this are as follows, the • Roofing, Fascias & Guttering officer may be on Annual Leave or Rest • Kitchens bathrooms & Fitted Wardrobes Days so will not be picked up and also • Plastering & Rendering • Plumbing & Electrics reporting via 101 will give that incident a • Ground Works unique reference number which will then • Driveways, fencing make it easier to collate information that • Painting & decorating may be needed in the future. Plus Any Other Jobs For all Emergencies call 999 CALL EDD CEMERY For all Non Emergencies call 101 Tel: 07899 923778 Next SSCG meeting will be held on Wednesday 28th September 2016 at Email: [email protected] 7pm, The Halls, Easter Compton.

6 7 Fly The Flag For your special occasions

All the proceeds from Flying the Flag go towards the upkeep of our two

At Capricorn Plumbing, our qualified plumbers apply the same high standards of quality, integrity, choirs, the Sunday Choir and St Peter’s tidiness and politeness in everything they do. We take credit cards for your convenience, and you can Festival Choir. Contact Roy on be sure of a fair price too. But don’t take our word for it – call us for a free, no obligation quote today! 01454 632670, or write to 21 Chessell You’re in safe hands for... For complete Av, Pilning, South Glos BS35 4LP and I SEPTEMBER • complete bathroom makeovers, including design, tiling and electrics reassurance ask to will do the rest. • 5th for Alice Neale on her 97th • boiler installations, servicing and landlord certification see our customer birthday. Happy Birthday from her • plumbing, gas and oil repairs and installations throughout your home service charter • a fast emergency call out service with no call out charge JULY friends at Severnside Wednesday • 23rd For the wedding of Rachel Club th Heyes and Adam at Pilning • 17 for Gerri Provis Happy Birthday Church. Sent with very best wishes from her friends at Severnside from St Peter’s church choir. Rachel Wednesday Club was a former member. If your request for the flag comes after the magazine deadline day, 1st August AUGUST it may not appear in the September t:01454 270179 m:07971 602826 • 10th for Dukie Brankin remembered 73 Northover Road, Westbury on Trym, Bristol BS9 3LQ • www.capricornplumbing.co.uk edition, but in the following one. on his birthday by Linda and family. • 14th for Dot Sadler Happy Birthday from her friends at Severnside Wednesday Club • 31st for Ted Hitchens Happy FOUND AT PILNING VILLAGE Birthday from his friends at HALL - 4 COATS Severnside Wednesday Club If you think one of the following may belong to your child, please contact Mrs Julie Tyzack on 01291 329972 or [email protected] to arrange PAYNE & CO it’s return. Chartered Accountants 1) a NEXT lightweight cagoule • Self Employed • Accountancy style rain jacket - 7-8 years - pink • Partnerships • Self Assessment with yellow spots - marked with the • Limited Companies • Corporation tax name Daisy. • Start Ups • Vat 2) a NEXT parka style winter coat - • Individuals • Payrolls & Bookkeeping 6 years -pink. Free no obligation meeting to discuss your 3) a GELERT summer rain coat - needs with a friendly professional team 5-6 years - pink with purple trims inside. Holly Cottage, Over Lane, , 4) a CHEROKEE knitted cotton Bristol BS32 4DF double breasted jacket - 5-6 years - Tel. 01454 616666 grey with brass buttons. Website. www.payne‐accountancy.co.uk

8 9 Pilning and Severn Beach Gardeners’ Club Pilning and Severn Beach Gardener’s Club Although the holiday season is now winding down our club are away for ST PETER’S HOSPICE theAlthough annual the weekend holiday season break is in now late winding September. down ourThis club year are we away are for heading the annual to SEVERNSIDE SUPPORT GROUP Peterboroughweekend break, inthe late itinerary September. is confirmed, This year wecoach are headingbooked to hotel Peterborough, sorted. the Friends of St Peter’s Hospice Onitinerary the way is confirmed, we stop at coach Ryton booked, Organic hotel Garden, sorted. hopefully finding out how to Registered Charity No: 269177 reduce the numbers of pests in our gardens in an organic way. The next On the way we stop at Ryton Organic Garden, hopefully finding out how to reduce day we visit Sandringham Estate –so all on our best behaviour, not only the numbers of pests in our gardens in an organic way. The next day we visit seeing house museum and garden, but also a guided tour of the walled Sandringham Estate –so all on our best behaviour, not only seeing house museum COFFEE MORNING garden. (below) A coffee morning will be held at Daldry Gardens, on Tuesday and garden, but also a guided tour of the walled garden. (below) 20th September between 10.30am and 12noon. All proceeds to St Peters Hospice. Stalls, Bring and Buy table and raffle. Please come along and support St Peters, your local Hospice, we will be delighted to see you.

GOLF DAY A four ball Stableford competition will be held by kind permission of Thornbury Golf Centre on Friday 7th October. Team entries are invited for a team of four at £130.00 per team. Hot buffet following the golf, and excellent prizes. For further information please ring 01454 417543, thank you. All profits to St Peters, please come along and join us.

Easter Compton Village

TheThe followingfollowing dayday BarnsdaleBarnsdale GardenGardens, created created by by Geoff Geoff Hamilton Hamilton, will willbe ourbe Social Evening!!!! destinationour destination for thefor morningthe morning and and lunch, lunch, then then on toon ato Melton a Melton Mowbray Mowbray pie pie establishment – yum. For the final day we are visiting Coughton Court, a National establishment – yum. For the final day we are visiting Coughton Court a Trust property with house and gardens to explore then home. If you fancy a quick pint after work, then come on down to National Trust property with house and gardens to explore then home. This is such a treat to have a weekend break to look forward to that is The Halls on September 30th 2016. This is such a treat to have a weekend break to look forward to that is arranged on arrangedour behalf. on Many our thanksbehalf. to Many Albert thanks and Rosemarie to Albert for and all Rosemarietheir hard work. for all their The bar will be open from 7.30pm for anyone who fancies a chat hard work. and catch up, it’s a fun way to meet new and old faces, Gill Reeves Gill Reeves Look forward to seeing you all, Next meeting : September 6th Mafeking Hall 19:30 th Best wishes NextChairman; meeting Albert : September George 632287 6 Mafeking Hall 19:30 Easter Compton Committee Neta Roylance-Smith Chairman;Secretary; Rosemarie Albert George Roper 632287632936 Secretary; Rosemarie Roper 632936

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JUNCTION RAILWAYANA & COLLECTIBLES Pilning & Severn Beach History Group SPECIALIST COLLECTOR FOR OVER 40 YEARS, will be celebrating the I BUY, SELL AND PART EXCHANGE ALL 50th ANNIVERSARY of the Opening RAILWAYANA INCLUDING SIGNALLING of the1st Severn Bridge EQUIPMENT, CAST IRON AND ENAMEL Come and Join Us in Severn Beach SIGNS, LAMPS, TRANSPORT MEMORABILIA, Village Hall VINTAGE MODEL RAILWAYS AND TOYS.

on Saturday September 10th 2016, open 10am to 4pm.

There will be an Exhibition of 1st Bridge Memorabilia; Tim Ryan will be talking about Ferries and the Severn Princess; Dave Cheesley's Miniature Fairground Model; the project A Forgotten Landscape; and

more. Refreshments will be available. PLEASE CONTACT: JOE NEMETH TEL: 01454 633361 MOB: 07794 399335 The History Group is gathering memories of people who worked on the EMAIL: [email protected] Bridge, the day the Bridge was opened, and how it affected this Please view our new website at www.junctionrailwayana.com locality. If you have memories you'd like to share, please contact;

Mrs Val George, 132 Beach Road, Severn Beach, BS35 4PQ, Email [email protected] or Mrs Dilys Russell, 21 Marsh Common Road, Pilning, BS35 4JX

I offer a friendly satisfaction guaranteed, reliable, prompt service with over 20 years experience. NEW PRE-SCHOOL FOR PILNING I can collect and deliver if required I am opening a new pre-school in Pilning Village Hall, helped by my mother from Severn Beach, Pilning, Easter Compton and Almondsbury. in law, called Little Steps. This will be a sister pre-school to Stepping Stones Hotels and B&B clients welcome. in Elberton. We will be opening in September 2016.

Our contact details are [email protected] Rates are £18.50 per hour. or phone Gill on: 07853 173221 if anyone would like more information. Please call Gosia on Hannah Sedlen 07794 399335 or 01454 631180 All enquires welcome.

12 13 St Peter’s SJ Property Services Home improvement service based in Severn Beach priding ourselves on quality workmanship and Pilning excellent customer services. All aspects of work undertaken including: Kitchens Sunday Bathrooms Bedrooms Carpentry and Joinery Plastering 25th Sept. Plumbing Tiling For a free quotation or advice contact us on Tel: 01454 632452 Mobile: 07866368445 10am Harvest Service www.sj-propertyservices.co.uk

A HARVEST CHURCH LUNCH AT A LOCAL HOSTELRY (TBA) at 1pm approx.

Followed at 3.30pm by HARVEST CHORAL EVENSONG with St Peter’s Festival Choir

PLEASE CONTACT ROY EDWARDES 01454 632670 before 12th September for CHURCH LUNCH BOOKINGS AND MENUS SOME LIFTS CAN BE ARRANGED TO LUNCH and CHORAL EVENSONG 14 15 Thornbury Volunteer Centre Summer events TANG SOO DO – UPDATE Bristol and battle it out. With over 300 competitors usually, this championship The Volunteer Centre kick-started their for their help and support with the shop. Firstly we were very proud to receive is a big one! summer with a Pop-up shop at 1a St 3rd place in the Children’s Float at Mary Street, Thornbury, held to coincide On Thursday 7 July Thornbury Volunteer Easter Compton Carnival. Unfortunately, We attended the Village Hall fundraiser with National Volunteer’s Week 1-12 Centre hosted its annual Volunteer Fair. our demo did not go to plan due and performed there also, well done to June. The aim of the shop was to raise In a break from tradition the Fair was held to no microphone (although usually those few that performed. I think the the profile of the Volunteer Centre and in the Pop-up shop premises which meant that doesn’t stop Beacher’s being audience were a little shocked at what volunteering locally whilst also raising that we were not subject to the vagaries loud), however hopefully those few we do! It is a huge reminder about the funds for the Centre. of the British weather. 15 local community that watched our little action packed importance of this hall to my club, and and voluntary organisations attended seminar enjoyed it. Well done to all the a reminder that we cannot take it for The shop sold quality donated goods and their aim was to raise awareness students who took part as I appreciate granted. which included a full size football table of their organisations, fundraise and how hot it was doing kicks and punches We are always looking for new students and furniture and featured a small 1940’s promote their volunteering opportunities. non-stop along the road! – regardless of your age please come themed Tea Shop serving tea and cakes. New Thornbury Town Mayor Cllr Helen We saw three students grade in June along and give it a try. We are one of Harrison attended and spoke to all the for their next belts – Skye Williams and the oldest clubs in the area starting The week was a tremendous success stallholders and it was a very enjoyable Sarbi Field are now orange belts, with out in 1991. We are not just ‘karate’ on all fronts, the shop raised much event which has again helped to raise Faustina Smalinskaite one away from which most associate with ‘blocks and needed funds and we spoke to, and awareness of volunteering locally, Green belt. chops’! My class practices a variety of gave information to 12 potential new recruited much needed volunteers and techniques from the standard karate volunteers, many of whom have since provided much needed funds for the We are now working hard towards the syllabus to boxing and kickboxing. visited the office and some of whom have organisations involved. next grading in October, as well as the Come along and give it a try, we don’t already started volunteering, and 2 new Open Championships in September all bite! organisations. If you are interested in volunteering and where a variety of styles come to would like to find out more please contact See you all soon! Our thanks go to everyone who donated the Volunteer Centre on mail@volunteer- Georgie - Instructor their time and goods to the shop and to thornbury.co.uk or telephone 01454 all of the people who visited the shop, 413392 or visit us weekday mornings TMTG PRESENTS ‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’ bought goods, entered the raffle or between 10.30am-12 noon at Thornbury offered to donate their time. We must Town Hall. Alternatively visit our website Rehearsals are in full swing for the Adult tickets £12.50, concessions also thank the team at the St Mary Centre at www.volunteer-thornbury.co.uk Thornbury Musical Theatre Group’s £10.50, and a family ticket for 4 is £38. next blockbuster show, the colourful On Opening Night all tickets will be on a fantasy musical ‘The Wizard of Oz’. 3 for 2 basis. Group discounts of 10% David Hodges 1945 - 2016 This will take place at the Armstrong can also be arranged via our Box Office Hall in Thornbury from Wednesday 26 for 10+ seats. For ticket enquiries, Sue and family would like to thank everyone for their cards, flowers and to Saturday 29 October at 7.30 pm, please call Angie at the Box Office on kind expressions of sympathy, shared following the passing of her including matinées on the Friday and 07516 270140. Tickets are bookable husband, David. Saturday at 2.30 pm. This popular online at www.tmtg.org.uk and will also

nd show will be loved by children and be available at Lisa Costa Residential For all who attended his funeral on 22 July, thank you for your support adults alike, a perfect outing for the half Sales and Lettings at 53 High Street, and donations to Marie Curie of £331. term. Look out for more details in the Thornbury from 26 September. October edition and join Dorothy, Toto, For more information about ‘The Wizard “To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die” Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion on their of Oz’ go to our website www.tmtg.org. journey to the Emerald City. uk or follow us on Facebook. 16 17 Dear Editor Don’t forget the Exhibition on Saturday 10th September to mark the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the 1st Severn Bridge.

The Exhibition will be held in Severn Beach Village Hall, 10 am to 4 pm, free admission. Refreshments will be available, including cream teas, and there will be an extra special Raffle, proceeds going to a fund to put Heritage Trail way- markers around the area.

There will be a display of photos and memorabilia relating to the Bridge and Opening Ceremony, Tim Ryan from the Aust Ferries will be around with the latest information on the ‘Severn Princess’, Dave Cheesley has promised to bring his miniature model fairground, and the people from ‘A Forgotten Landscape’ Project will be around. For enquiries and bookings please Why not visit contact Lucinda between 9am - 5pm www.eastercompton.org The Chair of South Glos Council has made a note in the Official Diary to attend. and only on 07786 035590, to find out about hiring the or preferably via e-mail at Celebration and Carnival Valerie George [email protected] Suites now available at The Halls. Quotes can be obtained to Thanks Val, please see the ad elsewhere Ed. suit your needs.

Charges start at Ideal for Wedding Receptions, £13 per Anniversaries, Clubs, Christenings, hour Children’s Parties and Conferences Dear Editor Compton Hello Roy Thank you for your kind words about the boy in the Robin Hood Suit at the recent Table top sale. (August Publishing editorial) If his Mum reads this and would like to bring him along when we are Annual General packing the Shoe Boxes we would be pleased to see them. Meeting

The time for Shoe Boxes is fast St Peter’s Church, Pilning approaching. Recently several bags th of knitted clothes, a box of soft toys THURSDAY 15 SEPTEMBER and a quantity of cars and lorries were 7.30pm left in our front porch, but there was no name or identity. May I ask friends and Your ‘In View’ magazine is supporters who generously bring gifts published by to leave a name or telephone number Compton Publishing. please so that we can say thank you. Come along and have your say. Beryl and Jim Chamberlain

18 19 1st Severn Beach Scout Troop Severn Beach Village Fundraiser 2016 The Scouts and Explorers have just returned from a week camping in Timberscombe, Somerset. We had Wow! What a day! lovely weather and had a full active week. We built a dam across the river, Thank you to everyone who helped man the stalls, donated to the huge raffle, made camp gadgets, made hunters presented the superb displays and who came along to enjoy a very community fires and cooked our lunch on them, spirited event! went on a hike, had camp fires, did knife and axe training and made Swiss It was bigger and better than last year, with more stalls, more cakes, more arrows. We were ‘green field camping’ which means we were camping in a displays and many more people. We raised over £1050 which will be put to good field without running water, shower use redecorating and maintaining Severn Beach Village Hall and grounds. facilities or flushing toilets. We washed in river water, and had to use earth The hall, football pitch, ball court and playgrounds were left to ‘the children of latrines. Severn Beach’ and as such have to be maintained by volunteers. The Council do Scouts and Explorers also cooked not keep up the grounds and there is no regular grants to help with this so the some of their meals during the week Flag down at sunset hall relies on fundraisers, hiring the hall and business donations to mend items which was a success. and buy anything new. We all had a fantastic time and ensuring that the scouts and explorers welcomed coming home to have a had a great fun camp. I would like to The next pressing item is to extend and resurface the carpark. We are hot shower. thank them all. Scouts will be returning desperate for donations of money or expertise/time to help make this a reality. in September and we wish them all a Please contact Peter Tyzack ([email protected]) if you can be of These camps would not be possible happy Summer. without the skills and knowledge of the assistance with this project. leadership team who have spent hours Becky SB preparing and planning this camp 1 Photo Competition!

We are looking for photo’s of ‘Life in Severn Beach’ to create a 2017 1st Severn Beach Scout Group calendar which we will sell in the local shops and at classes that run at NO COFFEE Severn Beach Village Hall. We had 2 MORNING IN lovely pictures handed in at the SB Fundraiser day so we need 10 more SEPTEMBER1 to complete the calendar. They can be of anything that depicts life in Severn Beach, the bridge, the playgrounds, the football, wildlife in your garden, happy people –literally anything!

st 20 Please email your photo by October 31 to [email protected] 21 A locum’s life in the Outer Hebrides by Fiona Ormerod

It has been my dream to work in the Western Isles (total population around 27000) as a GP since we came here cycling 4 years ago. I fell in love with these islands, the fishing and crofting communities, connected by stretches of water and accessible by CalMac ferry or twin prop plane.

I have been fortunate enough to be accepted onto their Performers List which has enabled me to locum as a GP on Uist, Harris and Lewis this summer so that their own GP could go on holiday. I have worked in very rural places, travelling down single track road with passing places on home visits and in Stornoway. UIST GP’S SURGERY

The wildlife of Highland cows, Hebridean sheep (black), otters, eagles, deer, many sea birds including corncrakes and the landscape of large swathes of golden clean sand on the west covered in Machair (wild flowers) and lochs on the east is what makes this place so very special.

Most of the medicine is the same as we have in Pilning but accessing specialist care often requires patients to travel to the Western Isles Hospital in Stornaway or to the mainland. I had the luxury of 15 minute A locum’s life in the Outer Hebrides by Fiona Ormerodappointments and dispensing practices. I have had fishermen and weavers as patients and the famous Harris Tweed is made by hand in crofts today. Peat is still dug and dried for winter fuel and in June the sun It has been my dream to work in the A locum’s life in the Outer Hebrides by Fiona Ormerodnever set. A locum’s life in the OuterWestern Isles (total population Hebrides by Fiona Ormerod I have eaten so much sea food, from

A locum’s life in the Outer Hebrides by Fiona Ormerodaround 27000) as a GP since we came I have eaten so much sea farmed salmon, to freshly dived scallops, It has been my dream to work in the It has been myfood, from farmed salmon, to dream to work in the huge prawns, ling, cod, herrings and here cycling 4 years ago. I fell in love It has been my dream to work in the Western Isles (total population Western Isles freshly dived scallops, huge (total population around mussels all caught locally, but the with these islands, the fishing and Western Isles (total population around 27000) as a GP since we came 27000) as a GPprawns, ling, cod, he since we came here rrings weather has been damp and significantly cooler than Bristol. crofting communities, connected by around 27000) as a GP since we came here cycling 4 years ago. I fell in love cycling 4 yearsand mussels all caught locally, ago. I fell in love with here cycling 4 years ago. I fell in love these islands, the fishing and crofting stretches of water and accessible by with these islands, the fishing and communities,but the weather has been connected by stretches of I would like to locum again in the with these islands, the fishing and crofting communities, connected by water and accessibledamp and significantly cooler by CalMac ferry or Hebrides should the opportunity arise. CalMac ferry or twin prop plane. crofting communities, connected by stretches of water and accessible by twin prop plane.than Bristol. stretches of water and accessible by CalMac ferry or twin prop plane. I would like to locum again in the Hebrides should the opportunity arise. CalMac ferry or twin prop plane. I have been fortunate enough to be accepted onto their Performers List I have been fortunate enough to be I haveI have been fortunate enough to be been fortunate enough to be accepted onto their Performers List which has enabled me to locum as a accepted onto their Performers List accepted onto their Performers List PATIENT EDUCATION EVENT which has enabled me to locum as a GP which has enabled me to locum as a GP on Uist, Harris and Lewis this which has enabled me to locum as a on Uist, Harris and Lewis this summer so Asthma and other Respiratory Conditions GP on Uist, Harris and Lewis this summer so that their own GP could go GP on Uist, Harris and Lewis this that their own GP could go on holiday. Your health, and that of your family is of the utmost importance, not summer so that their own GP could go summer so that their own GP could go on holiday. on holiday. only to you, but to the healthcare professionals at Pilning Surgery. on holiday. I have worked in very rural places, I have worked in very rural places, travellingI have worked in very rural places, down single track road with I have worked in very rural places, travelling down single track road with passingtravelling down single track road with places on home visits and in UIST GP’S SURGERY Therefore, on Tuesday 13th September, in Pilning School Hall, medical travelling down single track road with Stornoway.passing places on home visits and in Stornoway . UIST GP’S SURGERY staff associated with the surgery will give a talk, then a questions & passing places on home visits and in Stornowaypassing places on home visits and in Stornoway . UIST GP’S SURGERY. UIST GP’S SURGERY answers session on the subject of asthma and other respiratory The wildlife of Highland cows, The wildlife of Highland cows, Hebridean conditions, including COPD. Hebridean sheep (black), otters, The wildlife of Highland cows, sheepThe wildlife of Highland cows, (black), otters, eagles, deer, many eagles, deer, many sea birds seaHebridean sheep (black), otters, birds including corncrakes and the including corncrakes and the Hebridean sheep (black), otters, landscapeeagles, deer, many sea birds of large swathes of golden We may think we know all that we need to know about these landscape of large swathes of eagles, deer, many sea birds clean sand on the west covered in conditions, but please, come along to hear the up-to-the-minute advice golden clean sand on the west including corncrakes and the Machairincluding corncrakes and the (wild flowers) and lochs on the covered in Machair (wild flowers) landscape of large swathes of on managing respiratory issues. landscape of large swathes of east is what makes this place so very and lochs on the east is what special.golden clean sand on the west makes this place so very special. golden clean sand on the west covered in Machair (wild flowers) The event starts at 7pm and refreshments will be available during the covered in Machair (wild flowers) and lochs on the east is what evening. Most of the medicine is the same as we have in Pilning but accessing Most of the medicine is the same as we haveand lochs on the east is what in Pilningmakes this place so very special. but accessing specialist care oftenspecialist care often requires patients to travel to the Wester requires patients to travel to the Western Isles Hospital in n Isles Stornaway or to the mainland.Hospital in Stornaway or to the mainland. I had the lu I had the luxury of 15 minute appointmentsmakes this place so very special. andxury of 15 minute dispensing practices. I have Keep a look out for posters nearer the time and tell your relatives and Most of the medicine is thhadappointments fishermen andand dispensing practices. I have had fishermen and weavers as e same as we have in Pilning but accessing patients and the famous Harris Tweed is made by hand friends. Being fully informed, you and your family stand the best chance Most of the medicine is thspecialist care often requires patients to travel to the Westerinweaver crofts s as patients and the famous Harris Tweed is made by hand in today. Peat is stille same as we have in Pilning but accessing dug and dried for winter fuel and in June the n Isles sun never set. of staying safe. Hospital in Stornaway or to the mainland. I had the lucrofts today. Peat is still dug and dried for winter fuel and in June the sun xury of 15 minute Pilning Patient Participation Group specialist care often requires patients to travel to the Western Isles never set. appointments and dispensing practices. I have had fishermen and Hospital in Stornaway or to the mainland. I had the luweaver22 s as patients and the famous Harris Tweed is made by hand in xury of 15 minute 23 appointments I have eaten so much sea and dispensing practices. I have had fishermen and crofts today. Peat is still dug and dried for winter fuel and in June the sun food, from farmed salmon, to weavers as patients and the famous Harris Tweed is made by hand in never set. freshly dived scallops, huge crofts today. Peat is still dug and dried for winter fuel and in June the sun prawns, ling, cod, herrings never set. I have eaten so much sea and mussels all caught locally, food, from farmed salmon, to but the weather has been damp and significantly cooler I have eaten so much sea freshly dived scallops, huge prawns, ling, cod, hethan Bristol. rrings food, from farmed salmon, to I would like to locum again in the Hebrides should the opportunity arise. and mussels all caught locally, freshly dived scallops, huge but the weather has been prawns, ling, cod, hedamp and significantly cooler rrings and mussels all caught locally, than Bristol. but the weather has been I would like to locum again in the Hebrides should the opportunity arise. damp and significantly cooler than Bristol. I would like to locum again in the Hebrides should the opportunity arise.

Severnside Community Engagement Forum (SCEF) Formerly Severnside Safer Stronger Community Group (SSSCG)

We have a new title as you can see, but be minuted and taken back to the we are the same as before. The name various departments in South Glos (for children accompanied change came about from decisions Council, Police and Fire authorities for made by South Glos Council as part of consideration. by an adult) their reorganisation of all of the various Groups and Forums they previously These meetings are your chance Cereal sponsored. to voice your opinion on all local Toast community issues, so please come along Every other Sunday at 10.00am We have also decided to hold all future and bring a friend and take part in our Dates for Autumn Term 2016: Bacon Butties meetings at the Village Hall, Easter lively debates. Games Compton, including the September 18th September meeting which was due to take place Next meeting Wednesday 28th 2nd, 16th & 30th October Story DVD at Severn Beach School. The reasoning September. 13th & 27th November Lots of Craft! behind this was to make it easier for the whole of the Severnside area to access Colin Williams-Lock Emmaus Church Centre our meetings. The Hall is centrally Gorse Cover Rd, Severn Beach BS35 4NP Contact: Alison Carmody 633039 located, is on a main road, has a good size hall and good off road parking.

We have asked James Cooke, South Glos St Peter’s, Pilning Marie Suzanne Coventry Strategic Planning Adviser to give a talk Marie was widely known around Severn Beach as she was very friendly on the Devolution deal put forward by Present and worked for years in the local shop (now Mc Colls), and had many the Government. Although this covers three local council authorities with an customers as her friends. MISCELLENY She moved to Severn Beach with her husband John in 1996 and lived in elected Metro Mayor I feel it would be useful to understand its impact from a A Thornbury based Beach Avenue since that date. She was an avid Cliff Richard fan and went more local pointD ofa view.vi Thed mainHo areasdg es 1945 - 2016 to see him whenever she could and collected any items she could find. of development within the Devolution Ladies Choir She died suddenly at home at the age of 66, on 1st June 2016 from a heart Sue and family would like to thank everyone for their cards, flowers and deal covers transport ,economic growth, attack caused by a blood clot, with her family around her. She did not road infrastructure,kind expressions of sympathy, shared following the passing of her skills and training, IN CONCERT have any illness beforehand and it was a great shock to us all when she all of which affect us in one way husband, David.or Friday 30th September another. died so unexpectedly. She will be greatly missed by everybody that she For all who attended his funeral on 22nd July, thank you for your support 7.30pm knew. She left her husband, two children and three grandchildren. There will, of course, beand donations to Marie Curie of £331. the opportunity She was taken too soon. We love you and miss you very much. for you to raise your community Retiring Collection Until we meet again. issues“To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die” during the meeting which will

24 25 SEVERN BEACH AND DISTRICT OVER 50’S CLUB

Firstly, I need to hark back to July – bear with me – and thank Sam and & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE everyoneSEVERN BEACH & DISTRICT OVER 50’S CLUB involved with the Severn Beach Village Hall Fun Day. Our club Professional wall & floor tiling participated for the first time this year, manning the kitchen, which is of General maintenance & repairs Firstly, I need to hark back to July – bear with me – and thank Sam and Any DIY considered - Flat pack assembly course our forte, and although the weather wasn’t as kind as it could have Friendly, reliable service everyone involved with the Severn Beach Village Hall Fun Day. Our club No job too small - Free quotations been,parCcipated for the first Cme this year, manning the kitchen, which is of our community certainly was. The cakes donated by the ladies of the village were outstanding, as of course were the cakes donated by Downs Call Andy on: course our forte, and although the weather wasn’t as kind as it could have 07899 667968 or 01173 293946 bakery.been, our community certainly was. The cakes donated by the ladies of the The visitors, including members of the club, participated in all the e-mail: [email protected] activities,village were outstanding, as of course were the cakes donated by Downs dug deep and spent lots of money. bakery. The visitors, including members of the club, parCcipated in all the CAT KENNELS acCviCes, dug deep and spent lots of money. For our part, Lynne set up the kitchen, June & Maggs produced wonderful sandwiches,For our part, Lynne set up the kitchen, June & Maggs produced wonderful Shirley and Margaret fleeced, sorry, encouraged the visitors to PILNING partsandwiches, Shirley and Margaret fleeced, sorry, encouraged the visitors to with their money, and I hung around the tea urn, made the odd cup of part with their money, and I hung around the tea urn, made the odd cup of teatea or coffee, and ate the bread pudding when no-one was looking (a real or coffee, and ate the bread pudding when no-one was looking (a real teamteam member). Also big thanks to Tony for clearing up aQer us and puRng member). Also big thanks to Tony for clearing up after us and putting Fully Licensed everythingeverything away. We had a ball, made new friends and hopefully changed away. We had a ball, made new friends and hopefully changed Boarding Cattery people’speople’s percepCons of the over 50’s. To the great and the good, please perceptions of the over 50’s. To the great and the good, please involve us next year. Tel: 01454 632456 involve us next year. XY Back at the ranch, September 1 we have Prize Bingo and commi\ee PILNING BUILDERS Back at the ranch,Y^ September 1st we have Prize Bingo and committee ALL BUILDING WORK UNDERTAKEN meeCng. On the 8 a Quiz, I think there might be wine involved! On the NO JOB TOO SMALL meeting.Y^ On the 8th a Quiz, I think there might be wine involved! On the 15 , Club forum & definitely wine involved, but sorry, members only. On CARPENTRY - PLUMBING - DECORATING 15th, Club forum & definitely wine involved, but sorry, members only. On the KITCHEN & BATHROOM ⁿd Y^ the 22 , a trip to Porthcawl and on the 29 , a Harvest sale. Below are FITTINGS 22nd, a trip to Porthcawl and on the 29th, a Harvest sale. Below are details MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS ofdetails of our remaining coach trips this year and just to remi our remaining coach trips this year and just to remindnd you; our you; our door is door is always open, and you will receive a warm welcome. Please contact alwaysmyself or Audrey for details. Take care. open, and you will receive a warm welcome. Please contact myself or TEL: 01454 614887 Audrey for details. Take care. MOB: 07932 153300 www.pilningbuilders.co.uk

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Mafeking Hall, Pilning, 10.30Pilning & Severn Beach-1200 Wed 5 Oct 16 WI Another get-Coffeetogether for us all to look forward to when all our industrious & Cake Knitting Morning at knitting ladies bring in their beautifully knitted items of cloMafeking Hall, Pilning, 10.30-1200PILNING & SEVERN Wed 5 BEACH Oct 16 W.I. thing, of which there is always so much, and always so amazing - which tells its own October brought us to our Annual General Meeting, and election of Officers story. and Committee. Your Charity Carl Sheddon from Trading Standards came to inform us of the changes recently introduced in connection with the Rights of Consumers. You now have 14 days to cancel a contract instead of the previousYour seven days. Charityneeds needsyou! you! Unfortunately, milk deliveries, paper rounds and time-share agreements are not included. They co-operate with DEFRA, Police, Inland Revenue and Primary Care Trusts. Anything suspicious should beZumba notified to themThornbury with a Zumba are holdingThornbury their are annual holding 3 hourtheir annual 3 hour photograph or car registration number. Zumbathon 10-1pm on SundayP&SB WI Coffee & Cake Knitting Morning at October 9th at the Zumbathon 10-1pm on Sunday October 9th at the Some interesting information. 1200 Wed 5 Oct 16 - Armstrong Hall, Thornbury.Mafeking Hall, Pilning, 10.30 A good Federation Annual General Meeting was held at Weston -super-Mare together for us all to look forward to when all our industrious Another get- in September and enjoyed by three members who attended. Armstrong Hall, Thornbury. thing, of which We invite you to collect sponsorshipknitting ladies bring in their beautifully knitted items of clo and do the whole 3 P&SB WI started ‘knitting for charity’ about ten years ago, widening the st Another get-together for us all toThe look Knitters morning’ Coffee Morning over on tea\coffee 1 OctoberWe was and attendedinvite a way by you 7 visitors to andcollect hours sponsorship to raise money and fordo thewhatever wholethere is always so much, and always so amazing - which tells its own registered3 hours charity you net to non-WI members many of whom, when approached, said they 12 members. There are also two events in November where some members forward to when all our industriouswill be present. of relaxing and saying a big Thank support. story. loved to knit but had no-one to knit for! As a result, so much was being knitting ladies bring in their beautifully You to you all. Our nominatedto raise charity money for whatever registered charity you support. brought in on a more or less weekly basis we knitted items of clothing, of Planswhich are beingThe set upBristol for our Methodistpost Christmas CentreLunch in early then January. there is always so much, and always collects it all for onward transmissionEntries can be soloEntries or a team can be of soloup to or 4 a of team any of age. up to 4 of any age. decided to have two special mornings in the year to Please ring 01454 631170 for any further information regarding our so amazing - which tells its own story. tord where it is all sorely needed - and deal with it, on the first Wednesdays in May and meetings on 3 Wednesday of the month at Mafeking Hall, Pilning. so we begin Anyone can do ZumbaAnyone – you can don’t do Zumba need to– you know don’t the need moves to know the moves October and at the same time provide P&SB WI started ‘knitting for charity’ again! because it’s fun and easy-to-follow! refreshments to make it a sort of social and about ten years ago, widening the because it’s fun and easy-to-follow! J net to non-WI members many of May I take this opportunity to appeal enjoyable event, which indeed it has turned out to whom, when approached, said they for donations of any spareYou canknitting also attendYou and can buy also a ticket attend if and you buydon’t a ticketwant to if doyou don’t want to be. Actual knitting is not done on these coffee and loved to knit but had no-one to knit wool one may have, our knitting do sponsorship and we’ll split theP&SB WI started ‘knitting for charity’ about ten years ago, widening the ticket money equally for! As a result, so much was being ladies will soon turn it into something cake mornings, it is just a friendly chatty morning over tea\coffee and a sponsorship and we’llbetween split the all ticket the charities money equally nominated net to non-WI members many of whom, when approached, said they between by those collecting way of relaxing and saying a big Thank You to you all. Our nominated brought in on a more or less weekly warm and wearable! Please contact basis we decided to have two special me on 01454 632028. all the charities nominated by those collectingsponsorship. sponsorship.loved to knit but had no-one to knit for! As a result, so much was being charity The Bristol Methodist Centre then collects it all for onward mornings in the year to deal with it, brought in on a more or less weekly basis we transmission to where it is all sorely needed - on the first Wednesdays in May and and so we begin Tickets are £20 Ticketsadults and are £10 £20 children. adults and decided to have two special mornings in the year to £10 children. again! October and at the same time provide deal with it, on the first Wednesdays in May and refreshments to make it a sort of social Go to www.zumbathornbury.com and click on book aOctober and at the same time provide class to and enjoyable event, which indeed it Go to www.zumbathornbury.com and click on book a class May I take this opportunity to appeal for donations of any spare knitting refreshments to make it a sort of social and has turned out to be. Actual knitting book your space,to we’ll book email your you space, a sponsor we’ll email form.enjoyable event, which indeed it has turned out to you a sponsor form. wool one may have, our knitting ladies will soon turn it into something is not done on these coffee and cake be. Actual knitting is not done on these coffee and mornings, it is just a friendly chatty warm and wearable! Please contact me on 01454 632028. Cakes, refreshments and rafflecake mornings, it is just a friendly chatty morning over tea\coffee and a on the day too!

28 way of relaxing and saying a big Thank You to you all. Our nominated 29 Cakes, refreshments and raffle on the day too!charity The Bristol Methodist Centre then collects it all for onward and so we begin transmission to where it is all sorely needed - again!

e knitting May I take this opportunity to appeal for donations of any spar wool one may have, our knitting ladies will soon turn it into something warm and wearable! Please contact me on 01454 632028.

PILNING STATION SAGA On the first Sunday in August I, and others, were surprised when Rev Richard Burbridge started his sermon by talking about Pilning Station being on a “Ghost Line”. He began to quote from the August edition of ‘In View,’ having picked up a copy when he was in All Saints, Compton Greenfield. PILNING STATION SAGA In that issue I reported the latest news available, saying that “one could John Hathway Car Sales and Garage Services est. 1989

On the first Sunday in August I, and The currentget the 0832 to Bristol (Saturda plan by Network Rail and ys only) and passengers could return Family owned car sales stocking a range of second hand cars. All stock supplied by a franchised others, were surprised when Rev GWR is thatthrough to Severn Tunnel Junction and aw the 0832 (Sat. only) ait a return train to Pilning. At main dealer, all privately owned (no auction, fleet or hire cars). Richard Burbridge started his sermon will still run.that time the next train would have been about 0815 the followi A direct return service from ng by talking about Pilning Station being Bristol at 1221 will take you to Severn All cars come with 12 months MOT, fully serviced and new cambelts fitted as required. on a “Ghost Line”. He began to quote Tunnel Junction,Saturday! where you can catch Ø Ford C-Max Titanium, 2012 ‘62’ Reg, 1.0 Econetic, 30000 miles, F.S.H....SOLD... £10995 from the August edition of ‘In View,’ the 1250 from Cardiff and arrive in A huge amount of effort has gone into trying to save the footbrØ Nissan Note Acenta, 2008 ‘08’ Reg, 1.4 Petrol, 33000 miles, F.S.H...... idge, and .... £3495 having picked up a copy when he was Pilning (Platform 1) at 1334. All is not Ø Seat Ibiza Sport, 2007 ‘07’ Reg, 1.4 Petrol, 31000 miles, F.S.H...... SOLD... £3295 in All Saints, Compton Greenfield. lost! Thereplatform 2. It has been are other concessions that Ø Ford C-Max Style, 2007 ‘07’ Reg, 1.8 Petrol, 69000 miles, F.S.H...... £2995 Ø Citroen C4 VTR, 2006 ‘06’ Reg, 1.6 Diesel, 74000 miles, F.S.H...... £2150 you may returnreported on another train from Waiting for the 0832, the bike belongs to the passenger! In that issue I reported the latest news STJ and your ticket will be valid to Ø Citroen Xsara Piccasso Disire, 2006 ’56’ Reg, 1.6 Petrol, 88000 miles, F.S.H...... £1995 that there Ø Ford Fusion Zetec Climate, 2006 ‘06’ Reg, 1.4 TDCI, 108000 miles, F.S.H, Full available, saying that “one could get Severn Beach. This may, of course, all PILNING STATION SAGA is a huge (anything more Leather Interior, Bluetooth and Parking sensors...... £1995 the 0832 to Bristol (Saturdays only) change! and passengers could return through One morethan the usual one is huge) bit of news is that the New stock arriving all the time, visit www.hathwaycarsales.co.uk for more information. On the first Sunday in August I, and others, were surprised when Rev to Severn Tunnel Junction and await last steamincrease in passenger engine to pass under the Viewing by appointment only Richard Burbridge started his sermon by talkia return train tong about Pilning Station Pilning. At that time footbridge before removal is likely to numbers – probably trying Please contact me for more information on servicing, MOT’s, cambelts, exhausts and Bosch being on a “Ghost Line”. He began to quote from the August edition of ‘In the next train would have been about be 6201 Princess Elizabeth on 10th to prove it is viable, and at Diagnostics. Pickup and delivery available on request. I am just a phone call away! View,’ having picked up a copy when he was in All Saints, Compton 0815 the following Saturday! September, down about 9am back about 7pm.least being able to say “I Here she is on an earlier Greenfield. Tel: 01454 632832 Email: [email protected] A huge amount of effort has gone occasion, was on one of the last trains to stop on platform 2”. and I’m proud to say that is into trying to save the footbridge, and my son Bob waving from the fireman’s In that issue I reported the latest news available, saying that “one could platform 2. It has been reported that seat, afterThe current plan by Network Rail and GWR is that the 0832 (Sat. only) helping the fireman. Alison’s Beauty FAITH HOUSE get the 0832 to Bristol (Saturdathereys only) and passengers could return is a huge (anything more than will still run. A direct return service from Bristol at 1221 wi ll take you to Station Road, Severn Beach through to Severn Tunnel Junction and awthe usual oneait a return train to Pilning. At is huge) increase in Wide range of beauty Severn Tunnel Junction, where you can catch the 1250 from Cardiff and Residential Care Home for the Retired passenger numbers – probably trying treatments for you to that time the next train would have been about 0815 the following and Elderly to prove it is viable, and at least being arrive in Pilning (Platform 1) at 1334. All is not lost! There are other choose from. Saturday! able to say “I was on one of the last concessions that you may return on another train from STJ and y 10% discount for new clientsour trains to stop on platform 2”. Roy A huge amount of effort has gone into trying to save the footbridge, and ticket will be valid to Severn Beach. This may, of course, all change! Cranmoor Green, Pilning, Bristol platform 2. It has been One more bit of news is that the last steam Tel: 07765 243944 Find me on Facebook reported Waiting for the 0832, the bike belongs to the passenger! engine to pass under the footbridge before that there removal is likely to be 6201 Princess th is a huge (anything more Elizabeth on 10 September, down about than the usual one is huge) 9am back about 7pm. Here she is on an Small family run home Accommodation on all floors increase in passenger earlier occasion, and I’m proud to say that is Medical needs catered for numbers – probably trying my son Bob waving from the fireman’s seat, Respite Care after helping the fireman. to prove it is viable, and at For further information please least being able to say “I telephone Toni Stevens on was on one of the last trains to stop on platform 2”. Roy 01454 632611 The current plan by Network Rail and GWR is that the 0832 (Sat. only) 30 31 will still run. A direct return service from Bristol at 1221 will take you to Severn Tunnel Junction, where you can catch the 1250 from Cardiff and arrive in Pilning (Platform 1) at 1334. All is not lost! There are other concessions that you may return on another train from STJ and your ticket will be valid to Severn Beach. This may, of course, all change! One more bit of news is that the last steam engine to pass under the footbridge before removal is likely to be 6201 Princess Elizabeth on 10th September, down about 9am back about 7pm. Here she is on an earlier occasion, and I’m proud to say that is my son Bob waving from the fireman’s seat, after helping the fireman. Roy News for Pilning & Severn Beach left hand side of the road between the Delightful 3 bedroom family Rebecca’s Sewing Room Plough and the old St. Peter’s School. villa in a quiet location, Dear Ward Members, Streetcare have been informed. between Coral Bay and Seamstress all your sewing needs 01454 633905 or 07855 745849 Data Protection Registration - As Paphos in Cyprus. Sleeps 6, private pool. many of the difficult and time consuming National Living Wage – I was 33 Cross Hands Road, District Councilors’ functions are approached by a ward member Pilning, Bristol BS35 4JB For further details contact: confidential we have all been enrolled concerning the anomalies applying [email protected] to people with Learning Difficulties. Ann Parker on 01454 in this protection package. This protects 632329 or e-mail www.rebeccassewing our ward members and ourselves when This legislation while it has increased the basic income of millions of lower [email protected] room.wordpress.com we deal with benefits, care packages, housing, school places etc. paid people has possibly restricted the employability of some others. I have to thank Jack Lopresti’s good B4055 – I am told the weight restriction has been reinstated on this road but no offices who obtained the Government’s Procedure by which these clients could one seems to have told the HGV drivers. I have had many complaints from ward be employed and paid a reduced rate members. I understand a Lorrywatch and not restricted to voluntary work. is happening in Easter Compton. I had Yours sincerely, hoped we could have had combined Speed/Lorry Watches to protect our environment in both villages. Robert C. Griffin Councillor for Pilning & Severn Beach. “Alverstoke”, 9 Shaymoor Lane, Pilning, M49 Junction – on the 21st July a comprehensive Public Information South , BS35 4JR Roofing repairs & maintenance Event on the proposals for the Farm 01454-632624 Guttering Lane, Easter Compton option were Pressure washing [email protected] displayed. I was personally disappointed Drains unblocked & repaired External painting as I expected to also see the southern Garden clearance option on the straight motorway in the Tel: 01454 885766 middle of the Industrial Complex nearer Mob: 07724 166917 to Hallen with constructed access to the Western Approaches service road and the A403. COMPUTER PROBLEMS?

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PILNING & SEVERN BEACH WI Our speaker was Mr Reginald King –

The History of Rolling Pins.

Pilning & SevernReg started his talk by stating that people chose to Beach WI THE WAY GYM us proud. The training they put in to collect all sorts of different things and he has seen prepare for these competitive bouts can Our speaker was Mr Reginaldcollections of Fish Floats, Bricks, Bicycles and c King – arrier This month I’m reporting on our latest be very intense and is a real mental, as competitive outing at ‘FightFest’ in well as physical challenge. The History of RollingPILNING Pins.bags to name but a few. However, his passion has always been the rolling pin of & SEVERN BEACH W.I. Chippenham. This was a showcase Joe fought 3 rounds of kickboxing and which he has 510 and these he keeps in his office. His interest started from event, sanctioned by the World Combat came away with a draw, after a really Reg started his talkOctober childhood when he used to help with the baking. Rolling pins wereby stating brought usthat to our Annualfor things General suchMeeting, as and tagliatelle, election of Officers ravioli, , and Arts with fighters from across the South skillful display by both him and his people chose to collectand Committee. all sorts of Scandinavian potato cakes, chapatti West competing in full contact Boxing opponent. sometimes still are, used as "good luck" charms for brides but have also been different things and he has seen etc., and Kickboxing. Zach had a referee’s stoppage after Carlused for " Sheddon fromdrunkenness" and even sometimes for "misbehaved husbands”. Trading Standards came to inform us of the changes being on the receiving end of a low collections of Fishrecently AnotherFloats, introduced use is for rolling away that double chin or a body massage. There have Bricks, in connection with the Rights of Consumers. You now We had four athletes scheduled to fight blow, which was a kick that made Bicycles and carrier bagshavebeen throwing competitions and one lady was known to have thrown her rolling 14 to days name to cancel but a a contractApart instead from ofwood, the previous rolling seven pins days. have been but unfortunately Scott’s opponent everyone’s eyes water. Luckily he has Unfortunately, milk deliveries, paper rounds and time-share agreements are few. However, his passion has always made from Marble, Glass, Bakelite, pulled out due to illness. Scott is the made a full recovery. notpin 120 feet. included. They co-operate with DEFRA, Police, Inland Revenue and current WCA Celtic Champion and Chris had decision win in his first boxing been the rolling pin Primaryof which Care Trusts.he has Anything Aluminium, suspicious should Plastic be notified and toRubber them with and a 510 and these he keepsphotograph in his or car office. registration even number. Tupperware had a go at making trained very hard for the fight, but that bout against a tough opponent from Reg told us that the earliest known rolling pin was from 2000 BC, can you is the nature of sport. You can’t control Oxford. His interest started from childhood them. It was great that Reg brought believe that!! He also brought along with him slides which were shown illness and we wish his opponent well – So another great outing for Team TWG when he used to helpSome with interesting the baking. information. along with him lots of examples from A goodthroughout his talk explaining the many different varieties of these Federation Annual General Meeting was held at Weston-super-Mare items and we are hoping that they will meet in the and we look forward to the next ones, Rolling pins were, and sometimes still his collection which his wife Pauline in that they can be made from woodSeptember and enjoyed by three members whoie: Ash, Maple, Pear, Walnut, Apple, Elm, Oak attended. boxing ring next year, potentially for a including our own showcase event are, used as “good luck” charms for handed around for us to see and big title! at Leisure Centre on and Plum, some come with just wooden knobs on their ends, some with rotating brides but have alsoThe been Knitters used’ Coffee for Morning handle, on 1st October they waswere attended all very by 7 visitorsinteresting and 29 October. Competition is certainly handles, some tapered in the middle to enable making thinner pastry in the “drunkenness” and 12even members. sometimes There are alsobut two Ievents must in say November some where of the some glass members ones Our other three fighters were absolutely not for everyone, but for the minority willcentre, there are ridged ones, some with cut out shapes and lots more different be present. amazing on the night and made us that do step up, it can be a hugely for “misbehaved husbands”. Another were truly magnificent, etched with ones which are used for things such as tagliatelle, ravioli, Scandinavian verypotato proud. These are the results, but rewarding experience. use is for rolling away that double chin pictures, coloured ones and some Planscakes, are beingchapatti set up etc.,for our post Christmas Lunch in early January. regardless of win, lose or draw, our or a body massage. There have been painted with beautiful scenes. It was fighters and team constantly make Gary Patterson, throwing competitionsPlease and ring one01454 631170lady forexplained any further to information us how regardingmany of our these are The Way Gym, Pilning. rd was known to have meetingsthrownApart from wood, onher 3 rollingWednesday rolling pins have been made from Marble, Glass, Bakelite, madeof the month especially at Mafeking the Hall, glass Pilning. ones which pin 120 feet. Aluminium, Plastic and Rubber and even Tupperware had a go at making them. again was very interesting but far too It was great that Reg brought along with him lots of examples from his collection intricate to explain here. We thanked Reg told us that the which his wife Pauline handed around for us to see and handle, they were all earliest known him for his very informative talk and after rolling pin was from 2000very interesting but I must say som BC, can you a break for teae of the glass ones were truly magnificent, /coffee and biscuits we believe that!! He alsoetched with pictures, coloured ones and some painted with beautiful scenes. It brought along continued with our Business Meeting. with him slides whichwas explained to us how many of these are made especially the glass ones which were shown throughout his talk explainingagain was very interesting but far too intricate to ex the many Our next Meeting is on theplain here. We thanked him third different varieties of thesefor his very informative talk and after a break for tea /coffee and biscuits we items and Wednesday of September at 10.15am that they can be madecontinued with our Business Meeting. from wood ie: for 10.30am start. New Members Ash, Maple, Pear, Walnut,Our next Meeting is on the third Wednesday of September at 10.15am for Apple, Elm, welcome Oak and Plum, some 10.30am start. New Members welcomecome with just wooden knobs on theirFreda ends,O’Neill some Freda O’Neill with rotating handles, some tapered in the middle to enable making thinner pastry in the centre, there are ridged ones, some with cut out shapes and lots more different ones which are used The team pictured from left to right – Chris, Zach, myself, Scott, Joe. 34 35

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

Minister Rev Ann Parker 01454 632329 Churchwardens Mr J. Edwardes 01454 632646 Ms Olwen Murray 01454 633979 COVER I have just heard that issue 1 of ‘In ViewMethodist Steward c/o’ appeared in September 1995 Rev Roger Ducker 01454 631228– WE ARE Wedding Co-ordinator Ms Olwen Murray 01454 633979 TWENTYONE THIS MONTH! Date TimePlease add something to the cover saying Service Leader “ 21 years of serving our communitySidesman Flowers . Issue 1 appeared in 4 Sep 10am Holy Communion Rev Roger Ducker Julie Fennell Heather Rickards September 1995” Make it as fancy as you can, please. Plenty of space on the bridge! 11 Sep 10am Morning Prayer Rev Pete Brazier. Frances Barr Heather Rickards 18 Sep 10am Could you increase the size, and make a bit clearer, words in black at the top. Holy Communion Rev Ann Parker Iain Gray Amanda Paterson 25 Sep 10am HARVEST Rev Ann Parker Mark Richards Amanda Paterson 3.30pmAlso P3 CHORAL ADD A SMALL PANEL EVENSONG Festival Choir Cleaning Rota MAKE A NOTE 4 Sep 11 Sep 18 Sep 25 Sep Mary’s Coffee Morning for Jeanette Lyn Pratt Mark and Gill Ian Benning Kidney Research is on Sat October 15th 10am until 12 noon

Morning and Evening Prayer are said on THURSDAYS at 8am and CONTINUED5.30pm The church is open for a chat at 4.30pm on Thursdays . For information on events / funerals/ weddings search www.achurchnearyou.com/pilning-st-peter

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EASTER COMPTON METHODIST CHURCH Combined Church Calendar

Minister To be arranged St Peter’s, Pilning. Anglican / Methodist Minister To be arranged StewardSteward Mrs CircuitM. Richards Office 0117 01454 951 614264 8822 Minister Rev Ann Parker 01454 632329 Churchwardens Mr J. Edwardes 01454 632646 Ms Olwen Murray 01454 633979 Date Time Service Leader Steward Flowers Methodist Steward c/o Rev Roger Ducker 01454 631228 Date Time Service Leader Steward Flowers Wedding Co-ordinator Ms Olwen Murray 01454 633979 4 Sep 6 pm Holy Communion Mr Swain Elsie Cain 18 Sep Mortlock46 Sep pm 6 Eveningpm Evening Worship Worship Rev Ann Parker MrMrs Swain Richards Mrs GardenerJane Leslie Date Time Service Leader Sidesman Flowers 18 Sep Mortlo 10 am Holy Communion At St. Peter’s Pilning 4 Sep 10am Holy Communion Rev Roger Ducker Julie Fennell Heather Rickards COFFEE MORNING on Tuesday 20 September from 10.30am. Come and enjoy 11 Sep 10am Morning Prayer Rev Pete Brazier. Frances Barr Heather Rickards a chat, a coffee or tea, browse the stalls, and maybe meet new friends. 18 Sep 10am Holy Communion Rev Ann Parker Iain Gray Amanda Paterson 25 Sep 10am HARVEST Rev Ann Parker Mark Richards Amanda Paterson COFFEE MORNING on Tuesday 20 September from 10.30am. Come and enjoy 3.30pm CHORAL EVENSONG Festival Choir a chat, a coffee or tea, browse the stalls, and maybe meet new friends. Cleaning Rota 4 Sep 11 Sep 18 Sep 25 Sep Jeanette Lyn Pratt Mark and Gill Ian Benning P39 remove, under groups meeting all week, All Saints,Pilning Pips Preschool etc Compton Greenfiel d

P40 Barnardo’s ad remove the word ‘at’ after totalled Morning and Evening Prayer are said on THURSDAYS at 8am and 5.30pm Minister Rev Ann Lloyd 01454 613302 The church is open for a chat at 4.30pm on Thursdays Churchwarden . Ms Janet Hiscocks 01454 632218 For information on events / funerals/ weddings search For Baptisms / weddings contact Janet (above) www.achurchnearyou.com/pilning-st-peter For Funerals contact Janet (above) All other enquiries to Rev Ann Lloyd (above)

EASTER COMPTON METHODIST CHURCH and Date Time Service Leader Sidesman Flowers 4 Sep 8am Holy Communion Rev Ann Lloyd Richard Jones Mrs Dick SEVERN BEACH UNITED CHURCH 4.30pm Evensong Rev Ann Lloyd Bob Bignell Easter Compton Methodist Church will in future have only one 11 Sep 10.30am Holy Communion Rev Ann Lloyd Neil Carmody Mrs Dick 18 Sep 10.30am HARVEST Trevor Cook Bill Poulsom Mrs Saunders service perEASTER month. TheCOMPTON congregation METHODIST are warmly invitedCHURCH to come to 25 Sep 10.30am Holy Communion Rev Ann Lloyd Ian Leslie Mrs Saunders St Peter’s Pilning on the 3rd Sunday each month when there will be CLEANING ROTA Minister To be arranged 4 Sep 11 / 18 / 25 Sep Steward Mrs M. Richards 01454 614264 Methodist Holy Communion at 10am Mrs Page & Mrs Clarke Alison and Sarah

Former members of Severn Beach United Church are also Date Time Service Leader Steward Flowers 4 Sep welcomed6 pm Holy at Commun St Peter’sion for Anglican andMr Methodist Swain Elsie services Cain 18 Sep Mortlock6 pm Evening Worship Mr Swain Mrs Gardener

COFFEE MORNING on Tuesday 20 September from 10.30am. Come and enjoy KEN PARKER a chat, a coffee or tea, browse the stalls, and maybe meet new friends. Phil Booy TRANSPORT SERVICES

GENERAL REPAIRS Olcote Office: +44 (0) 1454 633473 Easter Compton Facsimile: +44 (0) 1454 633565 Bristol Home: +44 (0) 1454 633140 36 01454 632329 BS35 5SQ Mobile: 07831 207160 37 GROUPS MEETING IN THE ‘IN VIEW’ AREA EmmausEmmaus Chruch Church Centre Centre GROUPS MEETING ON REGULAR DAYS Mondays Busy Bees, (adult crafts) at Beryl & Jims 1.30pm (632571) Gorse Cover Road, Severn Beach St Peter’s Festival Choir. Pilning Church 8pm (632646) Bristol BS35 4NP Leader - Mr John Miller Easter Compton Toddlers The Halls (07970 133115) Phone: 01454 632274. Tuesdays Severnside Art Group, at the Halls, Easter Compton, 2pm Email: [email protected] Pilning Brownies Pilning Village Hall (07779 725780) Website: www.emmauschurchcentre.org Vinyasa Yoga Easter Compton Village Hall 6pm 07786 871856 Look for us on Facebook: Emmaus Church 1st Pilning Rainbows Pilning Village Hall ([email protected])

Emmaus is a friendly Christian Church made up of a cross-section of local people who are Bingo Severn Beach Village Hall. 8pm (633440) enjoying following Jesus. We work closely with other local and regional churches and aim Wednesdays The Village Players, Pilning Village Hall 7pm (01454 850653) to make a positive contribution to the community of Severn Beach and Pilning. Pebbles Toddlers Emmaus Church Centre 10am (01454 631516)

, Mafeking Hall, 10am (632028) Tues /Wed /Thurs: 7.30/8.00 pm - Home Groups (small groups meeting in homes) Thursdays Line dancing Friday: 6.30pm - Youth Group – at Emmaus C Centre – contact Damian 631516 Severn Beach Mothers & Toddlers, SB Village Hall 9-11. (633537) Vinyasa Yoga Easter Compton Village Hall 6pm 07786 871856 This term’s theme - ‘Hall of Faith’ Over 50’s Club, Severn Beach Village Hall, 2pm (633871) Date Time Service Speaker Tang Soo Do Karate, Severn Beach V.H. 6.30pm (07496 165017) Sun 4th September 10.30am Family Service with communion TBA 7.00pm Celebration at Woodlands Church Slimming World Severn Beach School 7.30pm (07790 800001) Sun 11th Sept 10.30am Family Service Padre Paul Fridays Pilning Plodders, The Way Gym, Cross Hands Road 6pm Green Bingo at Mafeking Hall 8pm (Details 632765) th Sun 18 Sept 10.30am Family Service Pam Scott-Cook Saturdays Oldbury Football Club Pilning Village Hall contact (07855 446925) 7.00pm Faith House Sun 25th Sept 10.30am Family Service Peter Andrews Severn Beach Youth Football Pilning Village Hall (631358) GROUPS MEETING ALL WEEK

Severn Beach Preschool grounds of SB School, Contact (633377) The Way Gym Pilning Village Hall various times. Contact (07961 608259) ZUMBA Severn Beach VH and Mafeking Hall. Contact Sam, (07973 406691) GROUPS MEETING MONTHLY st 1 Mon. Stitches Group Emmaus Church 7pm (632571) ”STITCHES-----GROUP” 1st Tues. Gardeners Club Mafeking Hall 7.30pm contact (632936) Toddler Group for children from birth to 4 rd years accompanied by their parent/guardian 3 Tues. Coffee Morning Easter Compton Methodist church Meet on the first Monday in nd Every Wednesday in August 2 Weds. Compton WI at The Halls 7.30pm ([email protected]) the month rd 3 Weds. Pilning & S Beach WI Mafeking Hall 10.15am (632148) Trips and/or Outings (not Bank Holiday Mondays) 1st Fri. Yorkie Men’s Group Emmaus Church At 7.00pm st st 1 Sat. Coffee Morning 1 Sev. Beach Scouts. Mafeking hall 10am Organised by Emmaus Church At Emmaus Church Centre Gorse Cover Road, Severn Beach ACTIVE ORGANISATIONS, meeting at different times, you may wish to contact st More info contact: Abbie 631516 Contact Beryl Chamberlain 1 Severn Beach Scouts Mafeking Hall Pilning contact GSL (07962 148881) Check Web site or Face book for details for more details 632571 Severnside Ramblers contact (www.severnside-ramblers.org.uk) P&SB Local History Group Mrs Val George (632287) ([email protected]) 38 Change of details? Call 01454 632670 or email [email protected] 39 Barnardo’s House to House Collection 2016 Thank you to the residents of Wainbridge Crescent for their kind contributions which totalled:

£34.30 Mervyn Reeves

Thank you all very much for the donations to the Foodbank; your generosity and loyalty are really appreciated.

The weight of the donations collected at All Saints Church, Compton Greenfield (Sunday am when services are scheduled), St Peter’s Church, Pilning (Sundays 10am to 11am) and Emmaus Church, Severn Beach (Sundays 9.30am to 12 noon) from March 2016 is as follows: March – 41.10kg April – 50.90kg May – 10.30kg June – 53.75kg July – 41.20kg Here is a reminder of the food items needed week by week: Cereals, Tins of puddings, inc Rice & Custard, Long life fruit juice, Pasta and rice, Biscuits or snack bars, UHT milk, Jams, etc., Tins of fruit, Sugar, Soup, Pasta sauces, Tea bags / instant coffee, Tins of vegetables, Tinned meat and fish, Instant mashed potato, also soap, toothpaste, and nappies. Bristol North West Foodbank has outlets in Lawrence Weston, Avonmouth, , and Hotwells. Go to www.bristolnwfoodbank.org.uk for more information.