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Room I have been watching that Then there are windmills, generating Seamstress all your fascinating series on BBC2 free electricity. Why can’t the Met http://www.inviewmag.co.uk ‘The Watermen’. They are a jolly Office, or the Air Ministry, who spend The Community Magazine sewing needs bunch of working men, and ladies, their time watching what the wind prints 2,200 copies which are who reminded me of the ‘working is doing say “Oy, that’s our wind!” distributed to 5,500 readers 01454 633905 or men’s camaraderie’ that I have I’m getting the feeling that nothing 07855 745849 missed in retirement. Much of the will come ‘for free’. There used to Editor programme focused on the muckiest be garage signs saying “FREE AIR” Roy Edwardes 01454 632670 33 Cross Hands Road, jobs imaginable, undertaken by but now you have to put money 21 Chessell Avenue, Pilning, Bristol BS35 4JB men with a huge sense of North in the slot, so wind is not free! Pilning BS35 4LP Country humour. [email protected] rebeccadunsford@ This train of thought eventually brings However, one particular incident me down to earth with the thought Typesetter and Designer hotmail.co.uk stuck in my mind. A huge drain at that when I pay £36 a year for Gayle Smith www.rebeccassewing the sewage treatment works had someone to cart away my garden [email protected] become completely clogged with waste in my green bin what do they room.wordpress.com fat. It was a horrible mess. But along do with it? They turn it into money! Business Advertising and Accounts came a chap with a huge tanker It’s a mugs game, and I am the mug. Debbie Biggs 01454 632200 who said “I will clear that for free, My green bin waste will have to be 3 Redwick Gardens and call me anytime you get a sold to the council, say at £1.45 per [email protected] blockage” He sucked up all the load, which works out at £36 per fat, and everyone was happy. year –well I never. Webmaster But as his tanker left I heard someone Mike Pruett say “Might be free this time, mate, [email protected] next time we’ll sell it to you”

Printing Where do we go from here? The man who cleared the fat processed it into diesel fuel. So someone’s waste was recycled for profit. How Roy about the waste wood that gets Delivery Organiser recycled into ‘biofuel’ in our own PS Thanks to everyone who is Bob Benjamin 01454 632609 village? Does it come for free, supporting the Bristol NW Foodbank and if so, why should it? If we built via Emmaus Church and Pilning Hardcopy Collector Severn Beach a barrage across the Severn and Church. Keep it up. (May, In View) Frances Barr MBE, 54 Beach Road used the tides to make electricity The editor reserves the right to edit as he would Her Majesty, who owns the thinks necessary. No anonymous articles are shoreline say “Oy, that’s my tide, Cover picture, taken at Bristol printed. Reproduction of any material in this gim’me the money!” Harbour Festival by Roy Edwardes publication is illegal and may not be used without the authors consent. 2 3 Comment

FUN DOGGY DAY & COMPANION DOG SHOW When the schools break up later Combined this By the Church 1970s huge Calendar passenger planes month tourism will peak as thousands began to make international travel in aid of South Glos stray dogs St Peter’s, Pilning. Anglican / Methodist th of families set off in search of sunshine, possible for people of various income Sunday 17 August 2014 at Riding Centre for the relaxation and new experiences. Traffic groups Minister and Rev now Ann Australia Parker 01454 can 632329 be Disabled, Kings Weston Rd, HENBURY, BRISTOL BS10 7QT will back up for miles on the motorways reachedChurchwarden in 24 hours Mr J. Edwa ratherrdes than01454 after632646 The DOG SHOW is UNDER COVER. Open 10.00AM, Dog show and queues at airport security will seem weeksMethodist at sea. Steward c/o Rev Roger Ducker 01454 631228 Marriage Administrator Olwen Murray 01454 633979 starts 11am. endless. PEDIGREE AND NOVELTY CLASSES WITH PRIZES & ROSETTES TO

Travel has always been part of human 5TH PLACE (sponsored by Husse Bristol and Platinum pet care). Until relativelyDate recently Time travelService was activityLeader from the nomadicSidesman hunter- Flowers the privilege30Jun of the rich.7.30pm The Summer majority Concert FESTIVAL CHOIR Officers Lots of Fun, Refreshments and BBQ 6 Jul 10am Holy Communion (A)gatherers Rev Ann toParker those whoGill Harpertravelled forSharon Edwardes th of the population13 Jul had10am to beHoly content Communion (M)trade Rev or Ward exploration. Jones Dorothy In the 18 centuryOlive Singer Pay on day. £1/class or as many classes as you wish for £5 . with a week at the sea-side4pm Taize if they (St Helen’s) wealthy young men undertookGreen the Admission 50p for adults including programme. were lucky, a20 day Jul trip10a tom Weston Morning or Prayer GrandRev AnnTour Parker of Europe Iain to Gray broaden their Do Visit us on www.fosgs.comule.com 27 Jul 10am Morning Worship Rev Ann Parker Mark Richards Heather Rickards a working holidayCleaning picking Rota fruit or hops horizons much as gap year students For more details ring 07768 285009 evenings (Julia) or email in the countryside, like 6the Jul Larkins13 inJul 20and Jul back-packers 27 Jul travel world-wide [email protected] ‘The Darling Buds of May’. nowadays. Jeanette Gill Harper Mark and Gill Ian Benning Mass tourism was fostered by Thomas Some of the most courageous travellers Cook who in 1841 capitalised Morning onand the Evening Prayerhave are been said pilgrims on Wednesdays and missionaries. at 8am and 5.30 pm development of the railways for his Driven by their religious convictions, package holiday business. EASTER COMPTONpilgrims madeMETHODIST hazardous journeys CHURCH to Spain and Jerusalem and missionaries When cars became more affordable, to hostile parts of Africa, India and I remember being perplexed when MinisterChina. Rev Anita Hart 0117 9621200 radio traffic bulletins reported tailbacks Steward Mrs M. Richards 01454 614264 at Cambridge on the main route to Jesus too journeyed extensively during Cornwall. I didn’tDate realise Tim thate theyService his ministry,Leader often in difficultSteward terrain Flowers meant a small 6village Jul on6.30 the pm A38 Holy in Communionand withRev little Anita in Hart the wayMr of Swain personal Mrs Gardener Gloucestershire20 Julnot the6.30 town pm inEvening Worshipcomfort Rev but Ajay he Singh took pleasureMr Swain in Mrs Caines East Anglia. 3 Aug 6.30 pm Holy Communionconversing Rev Anitawith Hartthe peopleMr Swain he met, Mrs Swain Church Anniversaryin the companionship of those travelling

In 1959 I stood on a bridge above the thwith him, in sharing meals with friends, M1 motorwayCOFF daysEE after MORNING it was on opened. Tuesday 15 andJuly infrom the 10.30am. natural Come world. and enjoy a chat, a coffee or tea, browse the usual stalls and maybe meet new friends. There was not a car in sight! Yet now

even in the middle of the night I can Wherever you go this summer, and Easter Compton Methodist Church Anniversary Display hear the constant hum of the M4 and however you travel, may you too Depicting the church history M5 if the wind is in a certainnd direction. enjoy such simple pleasures and Saturday 2 Aug 2.30pm – 5pmreturn refreshed and happy. Sunday 3rd August 3pm – 6pm Stalls and Refreshments Rev. Ann Lloyd 4 5 Western Approaches Lorries – Some are turning right onto the A403 ignoring the red light of the traffic lights.

Abandoned Horses – 6 abandoned horses are in the green field behind the Power Stations Seabank 1&2. I have been told this land is owned by the Port of Bristol Authority. I have therefore emailed them of this situation. Robert C. Griffin “Alverstoke”, 9 Shaymoor Lane, Pilning, , BS35 4JR Parking - on Double Yellow lines in Severn Beach. Three motorists have been issue with Fixed Penalty Fines. 01454-864055/632624, [email protected] Police Camera Van – This was operational in Easter Compton on the 4th, 25th & 28th of April. The Easter Compton Speed/Lorry watch team backed this up on numerous News for Pilning & Severn Beach occasions this month.

7th June 2014 Cyclists & Horse Riders – With the summer weather here it is good to see so many people taking healthy exercise riding and enjoying our pleasant area. Dear Ward Members, In the interest of your personal safety, on A & B roads only, please ride in single file.

Our Litter Bins – I contacted Streetcare on 2nd May as our ward litterbins are Best regards, Robert overflowing Ref: 87957.Cleared by the 14th. I have also requested more frequent emptying of our bins on the promenade during the summer due to over use.

The need for extra litterbins will be investigated and reviewed by our Parish Council in the autumn. Cream Teas SEASIDE SPECIAL A403–Cross Hands Road, Pilning – I have been requested to ask Streetcare On the lawn at Roy Cowell of Severn Beach if this corner can be made safer by adding Double Yellow lines or a Parking Bay. Ref: 87287 Pilning points out that there are direct

526 Bus Service – It has been requested if later buses can be run in the evening. Surgery trains on a Sunday from I have been told this is a subsidised service sponsored by the council and extra finance will not be forthcoming for later buses. Saturday 12 July SEVERN BEACH dep 09.46 to 3 – 5pm Objectionable Fumes – from a fire have been wafting over Pilning from the WESTON-S-MARE arr 10.53 Travellers’ site in Bank Road. South Glos. Environmental Health has been informed. In aid of the 2014 M49 Junction – Jack Lopresti our MP has lobbied Robert Goodwill the Minister Coming home for Roads for the release of finance for our most needed junction. This follows Nepal Medical Mission the failure of both South Gloucestershire Council and the Highways Agency to to look after the health W-S-M dep 16.10 arr 17.34 get the finance. This is a united effort of Elected Representatives. of the children in the dep 18.16 arr 19.28 A403 Wood Pile – South Glos. Enforcement are prosecuting the owner of this Himalayan mountain site for ignoring the agreed height restrictions. Many thanks to Michael Pruett USE IT – IT’S GREAT! and members of our Parish Council for persevering with this eye sore. villages

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Did you know that we fly the Flag of St George at Pilning Church for anyone’s Special Occasion? Birthdays, weddings, In Memory of loved ones, or just to say Thank You to someone. For £5 they receive a card with a picture of the church, Breadmore, Care for the Elderly a greeting, and a poster inside the sent greetings. notice board. All the proceeds • Keith Pickett was fondly from Flying the Flag go towards remembered on Father’s the upkeep of our two choirs, the Day by Shaun, Hayden, Carl, Sunday Choir and St Peter’s Festival Craig and Justinee and his 11 Choir. Contact Roy on 01454 632670, grandchildren. or write to 21 Chessell Av, Pilning, • Kim and Deborah Morgan South Glos BS35 4LP and I will do celebrated their Silver Wedding the rest. on the 17th. Mum, Dad and the family sent congratulations. May • The 24th saw Olivia Andrews having her 6th birthday. Mummy, • Only one entry not already in Daddy and Sophie sent their the previous magazine for May, love. and that is for the 70th birthday of Robert Griffin on the 28th. Pamela Thank you Sunday June 8th and all the family sent their love and Best Wishes, Happy Birthday, • On June 8th we flew the flag to Bob. say Thank You from the family of Bridget Teakel to everyone June who sent cards of sympathy and attended the celebration of her • On the 2nd Sophie Andrews life. celebrated her 8th birthday. Mummy, Daddy and Olivia said Don’t forget ‘Thank you Sundays’ when “Happy Birthday”. we fly the flag for anyone you would like • Brenda Heddington was wished to say “Thanks” to. Happy Birthday by her friends at Care for the Elderly on the 9th. If your request for the flag comes after the magazine deadline day, • That ‘village stalwart’ Maurice 1st June it may not appear in the June Reynolds clocked up the BIG edition but in the following one. 80 on the 11th and June and his family sent love and best wishes, and so do we. • The 14th was the birthday of John

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Donkey Sanctuary DON’T MISS Mike and Delcia Humphries, The with their friends, will be hosting a Garden Party at 167 Woodend Road, Frampton Summer Cottrell BS36 2JD on Friday July 4th from 2pm to 4pm. There Concert will be many stalls, including one for ‘Fighting Blindness’. By The event is in aid of the St Peter’s Festival Choir Donkey Sanctuary, Devon, th and to enable the work of the MONDAY 30 June late Dr Elizabeth Svendson whose work is carried on in 27 At St Peter’s Pilning countries to continue. The £1 entry fee includes tea and cake. 7.30pm Donations of books, bric-a-brac Admission Free or unwanted gifts can be left at 138 Gorse Cover Road, Severn Retiring collection for church Beach. funds

Bridget Teakel Bridget was one of the first people to speak to me when I moved to the For enquiries and bookings please contact Redwick Estate, Pilning. Knowing no one it was nice to see a friendly face Lucinda on 07786 035590 [email protected] and have a cheery welcome. It was many years later that I got to know her very well. We worked together as ‘Posties’ n Pilning. She was well known and well liked, delivering the mail to and Severn Beach for many years. In spite of many setbacks in her life Bridget was always very courageous and positive. She greatly enjoyed her trip to Australia to visit family and friends. She will be sadly missed. Margaret and John Northrow

14 15 Pilning & Severn Beach Parish Council Pilning & Severn Beach Parish Northwick, Redwick and Pilning. Council met on Monday 2nd June Construction of embankments 2014 at Pilning Village Hall, with nine around, or raising of, potential councillors in attendance at 7pm development sites at unacceptable river and stream flood hazard Before the meeting, Ian Steele during the periods of 2012-2016, of South Gloucestershire Council 2017-2021, 2022-2026, and 2027- presented a study commissioned 2030, as they occur. This should jointly in 2012 by South address the river and stream flood Gloucestershire Council, Bristol risks in line with planning policy City Council and the Environment and environmental compensation/ Agency, to establish the options for mitigation requirements. In addition future flood defence of Avonmouth/ to this, re-engineering of the railway Severnside Enterprise Area, to allow embankment along Chittening for economic development of the Warth to withstand coastal storms area currently at risk of flooding. This could be considered. is called the Avonmouth/Severnside Flood Management Optioneering This study has identified that there Project is a strong economic and funding Phase 1. case to pursue the next phase of works. This would consist of: The timescales for the project • Formal business case submission are as follows; and consultation with directly 2012-2016 - Detailed design and affected parties. development phases leading • Detailed design studies to to construction of a landward progress the recommended perimeter wall, or seaward concrete scheme option. or earth embankments, along Avonmouth Docks. This will address The next Parish Council meeting will the source of greatest tidal flood take place on Monday 7th July 2014 risk in line with planning policy at Pilning Village Hall, Pilning starting requirements, particularly to the at 7pm. general potential Avonmouth development area and Avonmouth Prior to the next meeting at village. Non-structural measures 6.30pm, we will be hearing from a could be acceptable to address representative of SITA regarding their fluvial flood risks. development within our parish. 2017-2030 - Addition of a concrete If you would like to contact the wave wall to the to New parish council please telephone the Passage earth embankment if clerk on 01454 631499 or by email required. This will address the next pilningandsevernbeachparish greatest source of tidal flood [email protected] risk in line with planning policy requirements, particularly to the Victoria Bywater potential Severnside development Clerk to Pilning & Severn Beach area and the communities of Parish Council

16 17 Gap Year in South America I should mention that Teri was The wicket was matting and rock by John Cannon also fluent in Spanish and had hard. I got padded up, and as a guest Jokes Only Engineers Will Understand. Who Says a smattering of Portuguese. I was asked to open the innings. Engineers Don’t Have A Sense Shall I take a Gap Year? Many I faced the first ball but I didn’t see Of Humour? students ponder this question when We travelled from London to it as it fizzed past my ear. I didn’t see perhaps they should be concentrating Luxemburg by train, stayed the night the next four either as they pitched Normal people believe that if it on their A levels. Do I go straight in a student hostel before the long half way down the wicket and passed ain't broke, don't fix it. to university, the real world of work, flight to Bridgetown, Barbados. The over my head. All I knew about the Engineers believe that if it ain't or take time off to recharge my heat on arrival was unbelievable, sixth ball was the shout “Timber!” broke, it doesn't have enough batteries? almost searing the skin off our faces. as all three stumps cart wheeled features yet. We made enquiries about camp sites out of the ground! Out for a duck Gap years had not been invented and a very colourful old lady said she without putting willow on leather! when I finished my A levels at would show us the best place. We left I found out on my return to the To the optimist, the glass is half- Cotham Grammar School so the terminal building and headed for pavilion that the bowler was the full. I went straight to Cardiff College the runway, which we walked straight owner of the timber yard, and was To the pessimist, the glass is half- of Education to follow a three year across. We asked how she knew it no less than Charlie Griffiths – the empty. teaching course. From there I went was safe to do this and she said it was former West Indies bowler, who, with To the engineer, the glass is twice into a teaching post as a PE teacher OK if you couldn’t see the red light. Wes Hall terrorised the batsmen of as big as it needs to be. at Henbury School. This was in 1968 We asked her where the red light was England, Australia and South Africa and it wasn’t until 1975, and two in case we had to come back this way in the 60’s. PILNING & SEVERN BEACHWhat HISTORY is the GROUP difference between teaching posts later, that I decided and she said she didn’t know as she’d PILNING & SEVERN BEACH HISTORY GROUP to take a ‘year out’ and travel. never seen it! Next day we flew to Trinidad. The Big Band mechanicalDays engineers and civil on engineers? Carnival was in full swing. TheTheSaturday Bigmusic Band 2nd August Days Where to go? Nepal was very trendy, The campsite she took us to was the and food was amazing. I will never Mechanical engineers build on weapons. Civil engineers build Australia was easy (no language beach at the bottom of her garden, forget a steel band playingTerry classical Merrett -Smith will be bringing hisSaturday gramophone 2nd and slide targets.August projector problem and the rugby was not bad) complete with chickens and a very music. They had a repertoire which to Severn Beach Village Hall but I wanted to go somewhere not aggressive goat. The next night we included the NewTerry World Merrett-Smith Symphony willThe begraduate bringing with a science visited by the usual tourist groups stayed at the YMCA to the William Tellhis overture. doorsgramophone open 7.p.m. admission and degreeslide £2 per asks,projector person "Why does it work?" refreshments and raffle led by a guide carrying an umbrella. to The graduate with an engineering So I decided on South America. While we were at the YMCA I was Next it’s the mainCome continent. along,Severn tap We your Beachfly feet, have Village degreea twirl around asks,Hall the"How floor does it work?" asked if I would like to play cricket to Georgetown, Guyana....ASit and listen, reminisce,very that's whatThe our graduate events are with for!! an accounting Planning began in earnest. The for them against the local timber yard different place!doors open 7.p.m. admissiondegree £2 asks, per "How person much will it cheapest method was the main and I readily agreed. BIG MISTAKE. refreshments andcost?" raffle criteria. Teri (a colleague from I had played a bit of cricket at school The graduate with an arts degree Come along, tap your feet, have a twirl around the floor Blandford Upper School) managed and college (Glamorgan club and asks, "Do you want fries with that?" to obtain student travel cards, and ground) but nothing prepared me Sit and listen, reminisce, that's what our events are for!! flights from Luxemburg to Barbados. for this match. 18 19

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EASTER COMPTON Community Speed Watch (CSW) - Need Your Help!

CSW schemesEASTER enable COMPTON concerned Community residents Speed W atchto address (CSW) - Need speeding Your Help! prob lems in CSW schemes enable concerned residentstheir area.to address speeding problems in their area.

TheThe CSW CSW group aregroup volunteers are volunteers trained by the trained Police to by monitor the Policethe speeds to monitorof passing tvehicleshe speeds using ofPoli ce approvedpassing radar vehiclesgun devices. using They Police record th approvede speed and radar identity gun of speeding devices. vehicles They travelling record at theor above speed andthe legalidentity speed of limit. speeding This information vehicles is reported travelling to the at Police or above for further the action. legal speed limit. This information is reported to the Police for further action. Police send warning letters to offenders and on a third occasion can expect further action to be taken. This applies on the first offense where the speed is excessive! Police send warning letters to offenders and on a third occasion can expect CSWfurther is a partners actionhip to between be taken. Easter This Compton applies residents, on the the firstPolice andoffence South whereGloucestershire the speed Council. is excessive! Its objectives are simple, to: PILNING & SEVERN BEACH HISTORY GROUP CSW is a partnership between Easter Compton residents, the Police and PILNING & SEVERN BEACH HISTORY GROUP • reduce deaths, injuries and collisions on our roads South Gloucestershire Council. The Big Band Days • improve the safety and quality of life for local residents on • recordIts overweight objectives lorries are using simple, our village to: as a short cut TheSaturday Big Band 2nd August Days • increase driver and public awareness of the dangers of speeding • record traffic flow transiting our village to help lower unwanted developments on • reduce deaths, injuries and collisions on our roads Terry Merrett-Smith will be bringing Saturday 2nd August We• have recently beenimprove recording the speeds safety through and Easter quality Compton of life in forexcess local of 60residents MPH, twice the legal his gramophone and slide projector

speed• limit. Per hour recordup to 1,5 overweight00 vehicles use lorries our road using (all days our and village times) aswith a more short than cut 30 speeders. to Severn Beach Village Hall • increase driver and public awareness of the dangers of speeding Terry Merrett-Smith will be bringing How to get involved • record traffic flow transiting our village to help lower unwanted his doorsgramophone open 7.p.m. admission and slide £2 per projector person developments refreshments and raffle If you would like to join our Easter Compton Community Speed Watch (CSW) team, please contact; to

We have recently beenChris recording – [email protected] speeds through Easter Compton in excess Come along,Severn tap your Beach feet, have Village a twirl around Hall the floor of 60 MPH, twice the legal speed limit. Per hour up to 1,500 vehicles use our Sit and listen, reminisce, that's what our events are for!! road (all days and times) with more than 30 speeders. doors open 7.p.m. admission £2 per person How to get involved refreshments and raffle

If you would like to join our Easter Compton Community Speed Watch (CSW) Come along, tap your feet, have a twirl around the floor team, please contact; Sit and listen, reminisce, that's what our events are for!! Chris – [email protected]

22 23 Almondsbury Parish Council – industry. This space increasingly being Meeting on Tuesday 3 June 2014 allocated for other uses. something the Council undertakes In respect of a requirement to discuss a Representatives of Moorhouse Farm voluntarily. settlement boundary for Hortham Village Solar project addressed the meeting it was pointed out that during the initial about proposals, awaiting planning The year end accounts were approved planning process the inspector had consent, to site a Solar project and the annual return completed to be insisted that the boundary should remain comprising 8000 panels on 15 acres sent to Council auditors. the same as the former hospital site on of Bristol City Council land adjacent which the village was built. to Hallen, which is in Almondsbury The Chair reported that members of Parish. The promoters explained that the Council had recently attended a joint Date of next meeting - Tuesday 1 July, the project would power 500 homes meeting with and Town Hallen Centre at 7.30 pm. and land would be managed to create Councils with South Gloucestershire wildflower rich grassland. Potential planning officers in attendance. Matters investors would be invited, offering relating to the overall development in Call Debbie with your In View a 7% return: shares repaid over 20 the area were discussed. Of particular adverts on 01454 632200 or years and any surplus profits to go concern to all representatives were to a Community Fund.The proposals issues relating to the capacity of local email were for information, a comment transport systems and their ability being made that if all the houses being to cope with increased traffic brought [email protected] planned for the area were required about by these developments. to be fitted with solar panels the same The next meeting is to be attended or better effect could be achieved by officers responsible for planning HOW TO ACCESS THE DEFIBRILLATORS IN THE VILLAGES without losing green belt land. road infrastructure. Cut out and keep near your phone The matter of grass cutting was Concern was expressed about the highlighted with complaints about Junction 17 roundabout, asking When you are faced with a health emergency overgrown areas, formerly cut by that proposals be modelled and South Gloucestershire Council. the results shared with councillors CALL 999 (they will open the defibrillator boxes it’s if they feel necessary, they The Parish Council’s Open Spaces before work commenced. Also that know the locations) Committee was doing its best to urgent consideration be given to maintain the cutting schedules that the construction of a new slip road Go to the brillator defi cabinet they have asked you to go to Pilning (Mafeking everyone was used to, however, through the council depot at the top of Hall BS35 4LG) or Severn Beach ( Severnside Estate Agents BS35 4PQ). there was only so much that could Blackhorse Hill to link into the motorway It will be open. be achieved given available resources, slip road thereby alleviating some traffic and the ability of local contractors congestion on the roundabout. Take your mobile with you to carry out this work. The Parish Take out defibrillator and emergency rescue kit Council strives to sort out problems Concern was expressed by a Filton Once with the casualty turn it on and follow verbal the instructions arising from taking on this work, councillor over the allocation of space abandoned by South Gloucestershire set aside for High Tec, well paid jobs, The ambulance may take the defibrillator with them as a cost cutting exercise, and it’s not particularly linked to the aerospace 24 25

Pilning & Severn Beach W.I. The Little Black Book. a round one proved to be a mixed blessing) to kneelers which were to Instead of a Speaker in May, we had The Church of St Nicholas in Severn be made by the school children. All PILNINGto discuss& SEVERN and vote BEACH on the ResolutionW.I. Beach was dedicated by the Bishop this is documented in a wonderful for the National Annual General of Malmesbury at a service held on gift to our History Group – a fat th Meeting, which, this year, is being One team competed in the Quiz September 25 1929. Like little note book- 7” x 4½, in which Due to illness our Speaker for the February meeting was not able to be with us, held on Saturday, 7th June, at Leeds. Night at St. Peter’s School, which was Hospital, it is no more. Also like every detail of every meeting of but our stand-­‐in, Mrs. Susan Marshfield, certainly entertained us with laughter Frenchay it was made from a pre- the church committee from June to raise funds for the Church, and th escaping The from Resolution Mafeking asks every Hall member ted as she rela “2 Personal two members Pieces are taking of her part Past”. The in the fabricated ‘hut’. 12th 1928 to 11 October 1978 is meticulously recorded. The first first subject to make was their wishes the regarding reason she Organ preferred, Guided Walk as on a the child, Downs going to the dentist rather in June. After the first world war our country vicar was Rev Cockell. All the than going Donation to known the to Hairdressers their close family, with Invitations her mother. have been received The second episode was when for was flooded with demobbed soldiers. members are listed by name. Each she cut and her to encourage hair off their families the day and before she was due to be members a bridesmaid to attend to meetings an aunt at two This caused problems, not least in quarterly financial balance is here – who she did not like. friends plus members of their local other W.Is in our Group. housing. Severn Beach was affected for instance it was £17.2/- in 1935, communities to do likewise. After a as anywhere, it was now a place in 1959 it was £60.17.1d. A pound th Our March lengthy speaker discussion was between of members a more At serious our next nature. meeting on 18 Jane enlightened us on the June, with a quickly growing population, unaccounted for in the AGM of 1951 organisation on this carried subject, out a vote at was taken the with Avon Riding we will have for a Speaker the Disabled from Centre. It is now drawn towards work in Avonmouth, caused concern and red faces, but classed the as result a of Centre 15 members of being Excellence in because of all the facilities “Trading they Standards”, have, from which which and to the work available in Severn re-reading revealed that it had been cater for favour 30 and physical one member and abstained. learning disabilities. we hope to learn Around what we 180 volunteers help with can, and Beach itself. All down Church Road the price of the cartage of the organ riding lessons each week. Lessons cannot, range do. from The 30 Sales Table minutes, up to 45 minutes, will be were little chalet like houses, and in from Bristol. depending The on Knitters’ the Coffee individual Morning needs. was “Miscellaneous” items. Salt House Farm and the Rustic Park well supported with plenty of knitting too - people came for weekends and There is little detail of the Sunday being collected. The next one will Our meetings are held on the 3rd holidays. Permanent houses were School activities – apart from Transport was arranged for 12 members to attend the Spring Rally, being hosted be on Wednesday, 1st October 2014 in Wednesday of the month. For any being built too. careful lists of financial affairs and by Easter Compton on 26th March. Mafeking Hall, commencing at 10.30 more details, do not hesitate to ring the names of teachers and the a.m. Tel. 01454 631170. By the mid 1920s the Bishop of successive superintendents. This is Various meetings are being attended by members. These include trips to Bristol was concerned that there rather disappointing, but the little Weston -­‐super-­‐Mare, EAST E Coventry R COMP and TON 1 Keynsham.4 5th CHAPEL ANNIVERSARY was no church for all these people. black book is a serious document, On June 27th 1928 a public meeting and items of human interest are WEEKEND Resolutions for the National Annual General in Meeting at Leeds June, will be was held in WeatherheadsBridget café. Teakelburied rather deep. discussed and Sat u voted rda y on an d at S u our n Meeting on 21std May. ay, 2 There nd a will nd 3 also rd A be a Plant ugust ThirtyBridget five people was were one present of the and first people to speak to me when I moved to the the vicar of Pilning was in the chair. I wonder if the hut was originally stall to boost our funds. 2014 TheRedwick outcome Estate, was a Pilning. decision to Knowing new, or no surplus one it stock, was or second nice to see a friendly face

We will be opening the Chapel and displaying memorabilia buy one of the large pre-fabricatedand have a hand cheery with a previous welcome. history. We would welcome any new members. ‘huts’ which Bristol Corporation For further details do not hesitate from across to the ring 01454 631170. years. storedIt in was Shirehampton, many years and turn later It that was I a centre got to for Worship, know her very well. We worked On Saturd ay, from 2.30 pm until 5pm, it intotogether a church. as A plan ‘Posties’ of action n Pilning. community She activity, was for well prayer known and well liked, and Tea and coffee will be available together with sales tables. and delivering list of officers the was mail drawn to up. New teaching, Passage and thus and most Severn important. Beach for many years. On Sunday from 3pm until 6pm. Finance came from the diocese and If only walls could talk. fundIn raising spite events. of many Land must setbacks be in her life Bridget was always very courageous Refreshments will be available and you will be welcome to join our boughtand or positive. rented. So She much greatly to do – enjoyed Patricia her Eades trip to Australia to visit family and special service afterwards at 6.30 pm fitting out something which proved This will be taken by our minister, Rev Anita Hart to be a lovely littlefriends. church from She will be sadly missed. scratch - From windowsMargaret (the gift of and John Northrow

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Pilning & Severn Beach WI Knitting Severnside Ramblers - Coffee & Cake Morning Join Severnside Ramblers for some fresh air and exercise, you will also enjoy some great views and hopefully see PILNINGOur meeting& SEVERN on 7th MayBEACH 2014 was,W.I. some wild life. Non-members are always very welcome. as usual, well attended. It is a very Due to enjoyable illness morning our with Speaker so many for the and distribution February meeting of the large was not able to be with us, number Join Severnside Ramblers on a ramble. Non-members are always very welcome. but our like-minded stand-­‐in, Mrs. people all Susan together Marshfield, of certainly (average 350) entertained beautifully us with laughter knitted For more information about walks in July 2014, log on to www.severnside- escaping from Mafeking Hall ted as she rela “2 items Personal we receive Pieces twice of a year, her Past”. The ie in ramblers.org.uk, or pick up a programme at your local library. A contact name for the same purpose and that is and telephone number is given for each walk. We meet at Aldi car park, Bradley first subject to make a was difference the to reason other people’s she preferred, May and October. as a The child, knitted going to the dentist rather items Stoke, BS32 9DA at the times shown below and share lifts to the start of the walk. than lives going who to are much the less Hairdressers fortunate than with generally her include mother. a few blankets The second episode was when but she cut ourselves. her We’ve hair been off doing the this for day before it she was due to be is a mainly bridesmaid baby clothes to we an aunt receive and Please bring packed lunch and plenty of fluids. who she about 7 did years not like. now and have gone from scarves, mitts, hats, jumpers, cardigans If you want to go directly to the start of the walk, phone the contact person. strength to strength, always amazed for toddlers and older children plus a Our March speaker was of a more serious nature. Jane enlightened us on the at the awesome amount of knitting few adult sizes from time to time. Fri 4 July Sat 19 July organisation brought carried in twice a out year. at the Avon Other Riding non-knitted for the items Disabled are Centre. It is now Whale Wharf, Oldbury on Severn. Freshford. Limpley Stoke, 8 – 9 miles. classed as a Centre of Excellence because of all thesometimes facilities they donated, have, but we which only accept Circuit taking in Littleton, Pullens Green Monkton Coombe, Dundas, Winsley and cater for 30 physical and learning disabilities. Around 180 volunteers help with & Cowhill 2 Hrs Meet 9.30 Aldi Car Park Avoncliff. Contact Joy for details 01179 But things are about to change them if they are new. In other words . 334998. riding with lessons regard each to the Charity, week. namely Lessons we range do not take from second 30 hand minutes, up to 45 minutes, items. Contact Allan 0779 1083113. depending on the individual needs. Blythswood, who can no longer handle Sun 20 July Sat 5 July . 8 miles. Mainly flat along the bulk of knitting we produce for So if anyone reading this knows Transport was arranged for 12 members to attend the Spring Rally, being hosted Bristol to Bath or Keynsham – along the footpaths and quiet lanes linking shipment to the Eastern European of such a Charity, ie a Charity able River Avon. 9 or 18 miles. Meeting point , Doynton & Hinton. One ford by Easter Compton on 26th March. countries, mainly due to cost involved. to handle the above said amount contact and 2 inclines. Meet 9.30 Aldi Car Park Ann 01179 79862. Bradley Stoke. Contact Jean 01454 of knitted clothing, please contact Various meetings are being attended by members. These include trips to 419274. However, we intend to keep this this number: 01454 632148. Sun 6 July Weston-­‐super-­‐Mare, Coventry and Keynsham. Lydney. 8.5 miles. Second walk Wed 23 July project alive and are looking for exploring countryside outside of Forest Failand. Easy 3.5 miles. Evening stroll Thank you. Resolutions another for bona the fide Charity National that Annual General in Meeting at Leeds June, will be of Dean boundary. Meet 9.00 Aldi Car in woodland, pastures & golf course. Opt Park Bradley Stoke. pub at end. Meet 18.30 Aldi Car Park discussed would and be able voted to manage on the at collection our Meeting on 21st May. There will also be a Plant Pearl Johns Contact Chris 01594 845423. Bradley Stoke. Contact Andy & Chris stall to boost our funds. 01454 416321 Sun 13 July Nailsworth. 10 miles. Undulating walk Sun 27 July We would ALLOTMENT welcome GARDENS any new members. AVAILABLE AT SEVERN BEACH of woodlands and meadows. Passing Sheepscoombe/Wysis Way. 12 miles. For further details do not hesitate to ring 01454 631170. water mills and fine houses. Meet 8.30 Alternate take on the Cotswolds. Few Aldi Car Park Bradley Stoke. Contact stiff climbs. Meet 8.30 Aldi Car Park If you are interested , please contact Victoria Bywater, Ken 01179 315108. Bradley Stoke. Contact Jill & Steve 01454 631036. Clerk to Pilning & Severn Beach Parish Council on Fri 18 July /Tytherington. 2 hrs. Fri 1 August 01454 631499 (leave a message) or by email Scenic walk using lanes, tracks & Wotton-under-Edge. 2 Hrs. Historic fields. One hill, 59 steps & some stiles. streets, paths & tracks including part of [email protected] Meet 9.30 Aldi Car Park Bradley Stoke. Cotswold Way. Some stiles & 3 short Contact Jean 01179 761445. climbs. Meet 9.30 Aldi Car Park Bradley Stoke. Contact Jean 01454 419274 28 29 News From Severn Beach School

We were proud and very pleased when HMI recognised all the hard work staff and pupils have been doing to improve our school during their visit in May.

Our induction programme has begun for The children in Years 1 and 2 went to the new children who will be starting Almondsbury School for the Infant Music school in September and, as always, the Festival which they all enjoyed. Teddy Bears Picnic was lots of fun. Some of the children in Years 5 and 6 had Our Year 6 pupils worked very hard cycle training and some of our Year 6s during SATs week and there was a sigh continue to learn various brass musical of relief when the tests were over! We instruments each week. Delightful 3 bedroom family now await their results in July. villa in a quiet location, The older children were visited by the between Coral Bay and Dan from Funky Punk has been in teaching Avon Wildlife Trust for a Pollinators and Paphos in Cyprus. the Year 6 pupils to play the ukulele and Predators workshop which was very Sleeps 6, private pool. working with some of the other classes. exciting. We also have the South Gloucestershire For further details contact: Music Service delivering vocal coaching The Friends are holding their Summer Ann Parker on 01454 in the Oystercatchers class. Fayre on Saturday 28th June at 11 am. You 632329 or e-mail are all welcome to join us! [email protected] Dear Ed. were truly spectacular, providing me with pathways of cowslips, wild garlic I wanted to be able to thank my amazing and bluebells with striking views of clients and friends who sponsored me the Malverns, Brecons and the River on my 105 mile Cotswold Way Walk Severn.

from Chipping Campden to Bath Abbey. With their support I managed I know the charity is delighted with the to raise £1250.00 for an amazing local opportunities this money will provide. charity called the Nicola Corry Support They will be able to give practical and Foundation. This walk is rather hilly, financial support to young families very beautiful and takes in much of where one of the parents has cancer. the Cotswolds. It included a number

Thank you all once again of highlights particularly the hills and Tel: 01454 632452 views around Winchcome, Cheltenham, Mobile: 07866368445 www.sj-propertyservices.co.uk Birdlip, Stroud, Wotton and Bath. These Cherie Franklin (West View Clinic)

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Pilning and Severn Beach Pilning Flower Show Saturday 23rd Gardening Club August

A group of 27 members and friends beyond. A stunning white wisteria There’s now only around 8 weeks and you can enter your ridge or went on the annual weekend trip, was looking magnificent on our for you to plan your entries for the smooth cucumbers in separate this year to Maidstone, Kent, over visit, draped over a red brick Flower Show to be held at St Peter’s classes.. the late May bank holiday. Our wall with a heady perfume that School, Pilning on the Saturday of organiser, the jolly cheerful Albert, attracted bees and insects. We the August Bank Holiday weekend. By entering any of the produce had arranged a packed itinerary saw oast houses where hops were classes you’ll be helping to raise starting even on the first day. dried, one of which contained an There are a few new entry classes exhibition on Vita and Harold’s’ life. this year and some adjustments money for our local charity WASP After an early pick up by the coach to others, which can be seen in through the charity auction. we travelled to Leeds Castle, Kent. On Saturday we travelled to detail in the programme which We are still seeking more help There is a large estate with lots Canterbury and had a guided tour is on sale now at local Post Offices. on the day - please call Richard of grounds to explore, a woodland around the historical parts of the on 01454 632170 if you’d like to join walk alongside a series of lakes, city including the ducking stool, With fewer wine entries in recent in. Please also remember to “like us” complete with elegant black swans, and a walk around the grounds years, enthusiastic home brewers on Pilning Flower Show’s Facebook geese, goslings, and ducks. The of the Cathedral. The gardens were now have the opportunity to page, where you can see a lot azaleas looked really impressive open if you wished to see them. also enter classes for sweet and more about the show. Simply look in all the different colours from Several of our party visited the dry cider. In the World Cup and for “Pilning Flower Show” on deepest red to palest pink. Roman museum, full of artifacts Commonwealth Games year we Facebook to find us. and detailing the Roman influence The castle itself was open to on Canterbury. If you were brave have introduced a “sport/action” visitors and is beautifully furnished enough to risk the stormy weather category to photography. Also in 1930’s – 40’s style. A fascinating there were river tours in punts. inspired by the Wildlife Photographer look at another life style, but also of the Year exhibition in Bristol, we’ve with plenty of history thrown in. RHS Wisley was our last attraction added a “wildlife and nature” class Exploring the gardens and getting which to do it justice I will describe which we hope will rise to become lost in the maze, emerging into in the next edition of In View. a pinnacle of excellence in the daylight through the grotto. We photography at the flower show left feeling weary from the long Thanks to Albert and Rosemarie in years to come. With it being day but amazed at all there was for all their hard work in the 100 years since the start of the to see. organisation of a successful Great War, in flower arranging weekend. we have “an arrangement Sissinghurst Castle was our next day’s destination, transformed Gill Reeves commemorating the First World by Vita Sackville-West and Harold War” furthermore “foliage” has been Nicholson. They set out to build Next meeting; July 1st changed to “an arrangement using up the garden in different “rooms” 7.30pm Mafeking Hall flowers, fruit and leaves”. In all overlooked by a central tower, Sweet Pea Competition children’s classes “4 decorated cup which gives a magnificent view cakes” have been introduced. In of the walled rose gardens and Chairman; Albert George 632287 home crafts there are now separate out further to a meadow type Secretary; Rosemarie Roper classes for knitted and sewn crafts of natural space, and to the fields 632936

32 33 Easter Compton Neighbourhood Speed Watch are currently operating Watch in the village, and this will complement the monthly Police July 2014 Newsletter Safety Camera Partnership. Their presence has helped to slow Volunteers are needed to assist in the the traffic on the Main Road. monitoring of the area to keep our streets, vehicles and properties safe. Police Beat Surgery Dates: Nominees are needed for the top of the village, bottom of the village, PCSO Kelly Dimery will be available Spaniorum View, Gables/Prospect at The Village Hall to answer Close, Home Farm Way and Church queries and assist/advise on general Road. The only requirement is to matters at 09:15 – 10:00 on the keep a vigilant oversight of your area, following dates: July 23rd , August and report any unusual behaviour. 13th, September 10th, October 22nd November 12th and December 10th. We meet four times a year at The Fox Please feel free to call in and say for an update and a drink. If you are hello. willing to be a "scout", then please contact John Adams at NHW Signs [email protected] or Six signs have now been erected AZTEC ring 01454 632711 in the village and together with the "scouts" we hope that these PLASTERING, Painting and decorating service Speeding Through The Village will have a significant effect. RENDERING and Interior and exterior NHW are pleased that Community GENERAL BUILDING Qualified staff TEL: 01454 633390 MOBILE: 07584 306937 (by kind permission of Mr & Mrs St. Peter’s Hospice - Tel: 07415 202297 Garden Party Paul Astle). Entrance is £3.00 to include St Peters Hospice Severnside tea and cake. Raffle and stalls. Support Group would be delighted Bring a picnic chair, listen to the to welcome you to The Pound, music of “The Standing Stones” Church Road, Oldbury on Severn and enjoy the gardens. to a Garden Party to be held on Please come along and support Sunday 6th July, 2.30pm – 5.00pm St Peters, your local Hospice.

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Combined Combined Church Church Calendar Calendar FUN DOGGY DAY & COMPANION DOG SHOW Combined Combined Church Church Calendar Calendar Combined St St Peter’s, Peter’s, Church Pilning. Pilning. Calendar Anglican Anglican / Methodist / Methodist in aid of South Glos stray dogs St Peter’s, Pilning. Anglican / Methodist St Peter’s, St Peter’s, Pilning. Pilning. Anglican Anglican / Methodist / Methodist Sunday 17 th August 2014 All at Saints, Avon RidingCompton Centre Greenfiel for the d Minister Minister Rev Rev Ann Ann Parker Parker 01454 01454 632329 632329

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Gorse Cover Road, Severn Beach GROUPS MEETING ON REGULAR DAYS Bristol BS35 4NP Mondays Busy Bees, at Beryl & Jims 1.30pm (632571) Leader - Mr John Miller St Peter’s Festival Choir. Pilning Church 8pm (632646) Phone: 01454 632274. Email: [email protected] Easter Compton Toddlers The Halls ( 07970 133115 ) Website: Tuesdays Severnside Art Group, at the Halls, Easter Compton, 2pm www.emmauschurchcentre.org Wednesdays The Village Players, Pilning Village Hall 7.30pm (01454 850653) Look for us on Facebook: Emmaus Church Thursdays Line dancing, Mafeking Hall, 10am (632028) Emmaus is a friendly Christian Church made up of a cross-section of local people who are Over 50’s Club, Severn Beach Village Hall, 2pm (633871) enjoying following Jesus. We work closely with other local and regional churches and aim to make a positive contribution to the community of Severn Beach and Pilning. TanSoDo Karate, Severn Beach Village Hall 6.30pm Fridays Pilning Plodders, The Way Gym, Cross Hands Road 6pm Wed /Thurs: 7.30/8.00 pm - Home Groups (small groups meeting in various homes) Bingo at Mafeking 8pm Hall (Details 632765) Fridays: 9.00–10.00 pm - Badminton at Henbury Sports Centre - contact Mark 01454 632907 GROUPS MEETING MONTHLY 1st Monday Stitches Group Emmaus Church 7.pm (632571) 1st Tues Gardeners Club Mafeking Hall 7.30pm contact 632936 Date Time Service Speaker rd th 3 Tues Coffee Morning Easter Compton Methodist church Sun 6 July 10.30am Family Service inc Communion Bill Beales nd 7.00pm Regional Celebration at Woodlands 2 Weds. Compton WI at The 7.30pm Halls [email protected] th rd Sun 13 July 10.30am Family Service Scott Andrews 3 Weds. Pilning & S Beach WI Mafeking Hall 10.15am (631170) 7.00pm Prayer for healing st th 1 Fridays Yorkie Men’s Group Emmaus Church 631772 Sun 20 July 10.30am Family Service Sam Marsh 7.00pm Faith House ACTIVE ORGANISATIONS, meeting at different times, you may wish to contact th Sun 27 July 10.30am Family Service David 1st Severn Beach Scouts Mafeking Hall Pilning contact GSL (079 6214 8881) Lawrence Severnside Ramblers contact www.severnside-­‐ramblers.org.uk, P&SB Local History Group Mrs Val George 01454 [email protected] 632287 ‘PEBBLES’ inc Music & Song ‘Breakfast Club’ LIKE TO ADD YOUR GROUP TO THIS LIST? CALL 01454 632670 Toddler Group for children from Sunday 13th July 0 to 4 years old accompanied by a parent/guardian 10 – 11.30am DIARY FOR JULY 2014 Breakfast (cereal, toast, bacon Wednesday (Term time) Day Date Time. Event butties) story dvd, craft 10am – 12noon Tue 1st IN VIEW DEADLINE FOR AUGUST edition

Cost £1 for snack 7.30pm Almondsbury PC Hallen Centre for families (children with an adult) th Emmaus Church Centre Mon 7 7pm Pilning & Severn Beach Pilning PC Village Hall Emmaus Church Centre BS35 4NP Wed 16th 10am -­‐ 12 Volunteer Centre, Severn Beach post office Wed 23rd 9.15-­‐10 Easter Compton Police Beat Surgery. The Halls Contact: Alison Carmody For more information contact: Sat 26th 1.30pm Marlwood Sch Car Boot. £5 per car. 01454 281726 01454 633039 Abbie 631516

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