ALL ABOUT CLEEVE

Vol: 29-02 MARCH 2021 FREE

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Closing COPY DATE: 15th MARCH1 (for APRIL 2021 issue.) CHAIRMAN’S MESSSAGE POST OFFICE Welcome to the March edition of Opening times “AllAboutCleeve”. It’s been a quiet Cleeve (Good News) month as most families have been very Tuesday & Friday restricted in what they can do and where 08.30 – 12.00 they can go legally due to Government Claverham (Village Hall) guidelines associated with the Corona Monday & Wednesday virus. But there is much better news 09.00 -12.00 than 4 weeks ago with infection rates, hospital admissions and deaths reducing rapidly. LOCAL POST-BOX Could we remind parents with school COLLECTION TIMES age children that we would welcome any wildlife photos from our area to go in our Mon-Fri Sat. photographic competition. If we receive Woodview Drive 9.00am 07.00am some interesting entries, we will ensure Bishops Road 4.00pm 10.30am that their efforts are recognised at the Main Road (Old PO) 9.00pm 7.00am end of the year Photos taken on iPhones Claverham Park 9.00am 11.00am and IPads are acceptable.(contact PO 5.45pm 11.15am [email protected]). Congresbury PO 5.15pm 11.15am Stay safe! Congresbury Broad St. 5.30pm 9.00am Andrew Grogono Backwell PO 5.30pm 12.15pm Chairman “AllAboutCleeve" Clevedon Delivery Office 6.00pm

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS ALL ABOUT CLEEVE Steve the distribution manager for All Editor Hilary Perry About Cleeve is looking for two [email protected] volunteers to deliver the magazines each month one covering Millier Road Chairman Andrew Grogono 835264 and covering Meeting house lane. If Secretary Diana Cook 834621 you can help please contact Steve Distribution Steve Molloy 834412 on 834412 or email at Treasurer Elizabeth Vaughan [email protected]. The [email protected] requirement is for only ten months of 07787 781716 the year as there is no edition in January Graphics Pauline Leverett 833648 or August Member Sarah Cush 832059 We are all grateful to the volunteers who walk TIP FROM CLEEVE NURSERY the village each month to deliver your copy free of charge Top dress alpine plants with horticultural Full copy of our editorial DISCLAIMER and grit to ensure that there is fast drainage Committee minutes are available for inspec- around the base of the plant. tion from the Secretary

2 3 4 5 6 COMMUNITY RESILIENCE

The Village Hall is the assembly point and operating base for the community resilience team (when mobilised) providing help and assistance in an emergency.

So if you need (or are willing to offer) help in an emergency and can not contact Community Resilience by phone please go along to the village hall.

Contact details for Community Resilience can be found in the directory on page 22.

7 POP UP CAFE CLEEVE March 6th

Alissar Amali will be returning to Cleeve with the Pop-Up Dinner Fundraise Team on March 6 between 530-630pm at the village hall car park to sell more of her delicious Middle Eastern food. This will be a welcome return after the success of her first visit in November 2020. Alissar is making and selling food to raise money for her alternative cancer treatment for which she receives no NHS funding. Her new menu includes FIVE authentic Palestinian dishes: Tahinni Kufta/ Kufta bi Tahini (Mince lamb, caramelized onion, potato, baked in tahini sauce with lemon cumin and garlic) or vegetarian alternative with cauliflower (please request on your order) Yellow Rice/ Ruz asfar (rice cooked with ghee, turmeric and other authentic spices) Olive Salad/ Salatet zaytun (green and black olives, tomatoes, spring onions, cucumber, garlic, green pepper, dried mint, parsley, lemon and olive oil) Raw Vegan Kubbeh (bulgur, potato, caramelized onion, pomegranate molasses, sumac, chilli paste, walnut, olive oil, fine chops of tomatoes and pepper) Falafel & bread

Each meal at a cost of £15 per person needs to be ordered by 8:00 PM on Saturday 27th of February through the team coordinator Helen Watts via email [email protected] Your pre-ordered meals can be collected from the Cleeve Village Hall car park between 5:30 & 6:30 pm. We will be there as usual with the Palestine flag

8 9 BEING HUMAN

It feels like this lockdown has been a long slog, with less energy for zoom, facetime or simply phoning for a chat, but there is no doubt in my mind that it is now more than ever that we need to reach out, as much for ourselves as others. I have been reading Being Human by Rowan Williams, the third book in an unintended trilogy that is less about the basics of Christian belief and more about what 'real' humanity might be all about. It is an extremely thought provoking read, and I highly recommend it to anyone of any faith or indeed if you don't consider yourself a person of faith at all. It challenges our assumptions about individuality, especially in this age of social media, suggesting that being human is much more about how we relate to one another as part of a local, and global community. He goes further to suggest that we should consider this in the broadest sense to include nature and the environment as part of the system within which we undertake our daily lives. I very much agree; it literally is the foundation for life as we know it, and as we have seen, our failure to protect and nurture it, is a failure to protect and nurture ourselves too.

I am truly blessed now to be able to enjoy nature through the eyes of my daughter, who thankfully still seems to enjoy being outside as much as being sat in front of a screen. Fingers crossed we will soon be able to do so with others. Darren Hall CLEEVE LADIES GROUP

I do hope all members have been keeping well and hopefully are feeling excited and more secure having had your jabs! Sue C from Yatton has kindly collected completed knitted items from those members who have been busy during the pandemic as the premature baby knits were urgently needed. Thank you also for the circulation of books between members as I understand there has been plenty of reading going on! I have still to catch up!! Hopefully this year we will be able to look forward to resuming activities. Diana Cook

10 COURT DE WYCK PTA IS A CO-OP LOCAL COMMUNITY CAUSE

We’re delighted that Court de Wyck School PTA has been chosen to benefit from the Co-op Local Community Fund. We’re raising funds for a Forest School within the grounds of the school. Over the last year, most of our pupils will have missed many months of being in school due to the coronavirus pandemic. This will undoubtedly have had a negative impact on their educational progress and in some cases their physical and mental wellbeing. Forest Schools are known to build confidence and independence, physical fitness, improve mental health and promote team building. At a time when fundraising for community groups is difficult we’re incredibly grateful for this opportunity to make a real difference. To help us raise vital funds, we’ll be relying on Co-op Members. When a member buys selected branded products and services, the Co-op will give a helping hand to local causes like ours. If you’re not a Co-op member why not join either in store, online or by downloading the app. As a member you can: · earn 2p back for every £1 you spend on selected Co-op products and services save on your shopping every week with personalised offers · get more discounts and deals on Co-op services and products Co-op members can select us as their local cause by visiting Co-op. We really hope that people will visit the Co-op website or download the Co-op app and select us as their local cause.

YATTON LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

Tuesday March 2nd 7 30pm by Zoom and telephone The AGM will be followed by a talk on Leigh Court and Stoke Park Colony by David Ford. David Fords father was hospital administrator for Leigh Court and will cover the history of Stoke Park Colony for patients with mental disabilities. If you are not a member and want to join or want to register an email address please contact YLHS at [email protected] Marianne Pitman

TIPS FROM CLEEVE NURSERY

Mow the grass on dry days. Roll lawns [slowly!] to even out bumps. This is especially effective when the soil is moist. Reshape lawn edges using a sharp half moon lawn edging iron. Consider installing lawn edging to support the edges. Divide overcrowded clumps of herbaceous perennials, discarding the older central part and replanting the younger more vigorous outer sections.

11 COMMUNITY RESILIENCE UPDATE

Just a few lines from the Community Resilience (CCR) team. Firstly, we receive a weekly update from North District Council which is circulated widely in the village to all Community resilience volunteers, All About Cleeve distributors, Rev. Nigel and the Parish Council. In addition useful information is regularly posted on the Parish Council Facebook page by the Parish Clerk Andy. You can also ring either of our co-ordinators with any queries, their details are on the contacts page. Next, we are encouraging everyone in the village to look out for their neighbours. We, as the CCR team, can do our bit but nobody knows our residents better than their family, friends and neighbours. Is there anyone you haven't spoken to in a while? A brief phone call, email or socially distanced chat can do wonders to keep peoples spirits up in difficult times. Sally, our stalwart team member, regularly contacts the villagers on our vulnerable list to ensure that they are safe and appropriately supported. Finally, with (hopefully) an end in sight, with the roll out of the vaccines, now is not the time to compromise anyones safety by ignoring social distancing, handwashing or guidelines associated with the wearing of masks. Lets hope we can all look forward to a Spring and Summer of recovery with a positive outlook. Stay safe and take care Steve, Sally and Ross Cleeve Community resilience co-ordinators

QUIZ

A fun quiz based upon the Glastonbury Festival (no use of the internet to get the answers!) 1. Who was the headline act at the first festival? Jimi Hendrix, Marc Bolan of T-Rex or The Wurzels? 2. What was the admission fee? £10, £25 or £1 3. What was provide free to festival punters at the first festival? Clue-It's White 4. What is the name of the nearest village to the festival site? 5. 2020 would have been an anniversary of the first festival. 30th, 40th or 50th? 6. The festival is now co-ordinated by Michael Eavis's daughter. What is her name? 7. Name the politician whose name the crowd famously chanted when he appeared on stage? 8. When is the festival traditionally held? Month and beginning, middle or end? 9. The number of people on site is equivalent (more or less) to the population of? Bath and NE Somerset, or Taunton 10. She was due to be the legend slot at the cancelled 2020 festival who was she?

Score 1-5 you need to get out more (If only we could!) 6-8 (really good effort) 9 or 10 (you old Hippy you!) Answers on p. 23 (no cheating!!!)

12 CLEEVE CHILDREN’S ALLSTAR/KWIK CRICKET 2021

The month of May might well seem quite some time away..... Assuming we have all had enough of Netflix by then and hoping we might all be allowed out our bubbles, Cleeve Cricket Club plan to start another season of Cricket practice for all Children in and around Cleeve on FRIDAY nights 6pm for all those 6 to 16 For Under 11s it’s organised Kwik Cricket out on the field with softer bats and balls. For Boys AND Girls that bit older it’s proper organised nets and fielding practice from 6pm onwards with the Cleeve Coaches For Mums and Dads it’s a chance to enjoy the recently refurbished Sinclair pavilion and the chance to talk about all that decorating we’ve all enjoyed doing over the last 12 months ! Government Advice :- ‘Outdoor play has been proven to give Children more advanced motor skills than their “indoor” peers, including coordination, balance and agility’ Hope to see you all soon Mark Jones FOCOS (FRIENDS OF CLEEVE OVER SIXTIES)

Winning numbers for the FOCOS lottery 2nd January 37 Yvette King 30th January 42 Jen Lankester 6th February 6 Jean Ashman Well done to all our winners. We have heard from lots of our clientele that they have had their first jab, and are looking forward to receiving No.2. Therefore, with luck and the end of lockdown, we look forward to resuming our normal programme of events later in the year. However your continued support of the FOCOS lottery will ensure that we can all look forward to some great times in the future.

8.00PM 18TH MARCH – FOR EVERYONE

On some occasions during this last year I have been one of those people who has needed help and has been given it. On other occasions I have been one of those people who has given help to someone who needed it. Both have been lovely experiences. Last year, I believe that it was on 19th March, there was the first ever Thursday night ‘Clap for carers’. I was reassured by the chance to see that my neighbours were around and functioning. I enjoyed the chance to exchange news in a socially distanced way. It was great to be able to hear nearby roads doing the same. So I am suggesting that this year, at 8.00pm on Thursday 18th March, (the nearest Thursday to the original) we all go outside and make as much noise as we can – for carers – for everyone. Pat Walmsley

13 14 15 CLEEVE PARISH COUNCIL UPDATE

We hope that you are all continuing to keep safe and well in these difficult times. Council Meetings: Since March 2020 all our Council Meeting have been held remotely via “Zoom” and/or “Microsoft Teams” and current guidance is that this should continue for the time being. Details of meetings, agenda’s and details of how to join the meeting are published on the website ahead of meetings. You can access our website at www.cleeveparishcouncil.co.uk The Annual Parish Meeting will be kept under review as circumstances change and Councillor Surgeries are on hold but we intend to have more once we are able to do so. 30mph Speed Limit on Cleeve Hill Road: Although delayed due to Covid the work to put the 30mph limit in place on Cleeve Hill Road is now moving forward. Council are aiming to complete this work before the end of the current financial year in March. Pound Green: As reported in December work has been commissioned to reduce the height of a conifer and this work is expected to be completed during March. Dog Poo!! Although most dog owners act responsibly there seems to be an increase in instances of dog poo not always being picked up. Whilst this is, of course, anti-social it also is worth reminding dog owners that have published local Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs). The orders state that if you are in charge of a dog you must as a minimum: keep your dog(s) under close control at all times carry a poo bag bag it and bin it – please don’t leave bags hanging in trees or bushes keep your dog(s) out of children’s play areas. Keep Cleeve Tidy Our Village Orderly, Caroline, does a great job in keeping the village litter free (although this is often an uphill task!). We would be interested to hear if there are any areas of the village which you feel need any special attention at any time. Also if you have any ideas to brighten up the village then please let us know by emailing me on [email protected] or on 07932 191964. Census 2021: Census 2021 is coming. By taking part, you can help inform decisions on services that shape your community, such as schools, doctors’ surgeries and bike lanes. It’s important you fill in your census questionnaire because the information you share affects the life of every single person living in and Wales. Because these things matter to us all, everyone needs to complete the census. Do not worry, your information is protected by law. That means government officials dealing with payments or services you receive cannot see it. Census Day is Sunday 21 March. You can fill yours in online as soon as you get your access code in the post. If your household circumstances change on Census Day, you can let The Office for National Statistics (ONS) know. If you need help, you can visit www.census.gov.uk where there’s a wide range of support services available.

16 Coronavirus Updates: The Parish Council will continue to post important information from Public Health England and the Government, relating to the pandemic, on our Facebook page and website. In the meantime…

Facebook: You will find us on Facebook if you search Cleeve Parish Council and like our page. We update various issues of local interest, and activities of the Parish Council. We are also pleased that we will be posting a link to view the current “All About Cleeve” each month. Could you be a Parish Councillor? We currently have a vacancy for a councillor on Cleeve Parish Council which the Parish Council will fill by co-option. If you are interested please complete an application in accordance with the “Application for Co-Option onto Cleeve Parish Council” form available via our website http://www.cleeveparishcouncil.co.uk and return it to [email protected] Being a Councillor is so much more than sitting around a table discussing planning applications. Being a Councillor means you help represent your village, a place you have chosen to live, a place you want to succeed and a place you want to continue being happy in. We need some new ideas and fresh faces to take Cleeve forward in the right direction. The Parish Council meets once a month on the 2nd Tuesday from 7.30pm, (CUR- RENTLY REMOTELY VIA VIDEO LINK) the meetings are relaxed and welcoming, and most decisions are made during the meeting so there is little for Councillors to follow up on.

Andy Warren Clerk to Cleeve Parish Council I can be contacted on 07932 191964 and by email on [email protected] www.cleeveparishcouncil.co.uk

17 END OF AN ERA

TIPS FROM CLEEVE NURSERY

Indoor Azaleas should be kept cool and watered with rain water regularly. Start to feed them when new shoots appear. In May they can be put outside for summer. Pot indoor plants into bigger pots but check that they need it first! Gently knock the plant out of the pot and, if the roots are covering most of the compost, the plant will benefit from moving into a pot one or two sizes bigger. If they aren’t yet then wait a while. Sow tomato, pepper and cucumber seed for delicious fresh home grown vegetables from a greenhouse. Sow for growing outside in about 6 week’s time. Plant strawberry runners if you missed autumn planting.

18 19 VILLAGE DIARY of Regular events in and around Cleeve

‘Keep Fit Class’ LOCAL MARKETS Claverham Village Hall Kingston Seymour Every Monday night7pm – 8pm. First Saturday of month Kenn and Yatton Second Saturday of month Claverham Third Saturday of month

Special Events This Month

March 2nd. Yatton Local History Society. 7:30pm by Zoom and telephone.

20 21 LOCAL DIRECTORY ALL CODES 01934 UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED Cancer Research (Yatton Gp.) Pam Hale 833269 Marion Clements 838562 Chemists Backwell (01275) 462386 Yatton 832366 Clavertots Michele Jenkinson 838671 Cleeve Guides Helen Mortimer (01454) 771957 Cleeve Scouts/Cubs Steve Atrill 833912 Cleeve Toddlers Reebecca York 0759 674905 Community Resilience Coordinators Steve Molloy 834412 / 07988 656023 Ross Floyd (01275) 462211 / 07974 308398 Court de Wyck SchoolAssociation Sarah Palmer (01275) 462068 Cricket Club TBA Cricket Youth Team John Hance 832513 Dentist Cleeve 835753 Dog Training Mrs Herman 834498 Dog Warden [email protected] (01275) 884113 FOCOS George Waite 833268 Football Club Mark Williams 07785 710315 Guide Dogs Mrs Jane Newton (01275) 873024 Holy Trinity (Churchwardens) Nick Cush 832059 Holy Trinity (Team Minister) c/o Team Office 832184 Ladies Group Mrs Diana Cook 834621 Medical Centres Backwell (01275) 465100 Yatton 839820 Mothers’ Union Andrea Stoddart 832458 Noise nuisance Noise Control Officer 634847 North Somerset Council (All Departments) 888888 Parochial Church Council Dave Mortimer 838515 Parish Council Andy Warren 07932 191964 Playing Field Trustees Alice Jones 877208 POLICE (NON-999 calls) 101 Post Offices Backwell (01275) 462721 Yatton 832201 Cleeve (Good News) 833295 Claverham (Village Hall) 876581 Registrar of Births, Marriages, Deaths 427552

Should your group be listed here? Are your entries correct? Sinclair Pavilion (Bookings) John Hance (Cricket) [email protected] Mark Williams (Football) [email protected] Table Tennis Club Mr Mike Withyman 833986 Tennis Club Karen Barnett 835150 Tennis Club Junior Coaching John Tate ([email protected]) (01275) 464373 Village Hall Bookings Mrs Gill Roe 832917 Village Hall Secretary Diana Cook 834621 YACWAG (Yatt & Cngsby Wildlife Action Gp.) Mrs. Win Lowman 833596 Yatton History Society Mrs Marianne Pitman 838801 Yatton Horticultural Society Mrs Joan Pittock 832790 Yatton Music Society David Ford 830255 Yatton Ramblers Peter Marshall 833916

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