Saltford Community Association News Issue No 146 June / July 2019
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2 Saltford Community Association - Contacts SCA is a Registered Charity—Number 1162948 Hon Chair SCA John Davies 01225 344976 Hon Vice Chair SCA Peter Dando 01225 873917 Hon Treasurer SCA Chris Essex 01225 873878 Hon Secretary SCA Lis Evans 01225 873296 SCAN Distribution Jenny Herring 01225 874631 SCAN Editor e-mail: [email protected] 07770 750327 Hall Manager Christopher Pope 01225 874081 e-mail: [email protected] List of Sectional Organisation Contacts Saltford Drama Club Martin Coles 01179 831288 Saltford Short Mat Bowls Joan Hamblin 01225 872389 Saltford Village Choir Julie Latham 01225 872336 Saltford Panto Club Beccy Hibbitt - [email protected] 07889 345086 SCA Musical Productions [SCAMP] Corrine-Anne Richards 0117 986 0930 The opinions, advice, products and services offered herein are the sole responsibility of the contributors. Whilst all reasonable care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the publication, the publishers cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions. SCAN takes no responsibility for the content of any images, screenshots or supporting graphics/visual data.
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3 MONTHLY ACTIVITIES AT SALTFORD HALL Please note:- Dates, times and venues may change. Please check with the contact named elsewhere in this newsletter, and note that these are booking times - event times may differ.
First Monday 10.00am Beading Course Wansdyke (usually)
Second Monday 10.00am SCA Computer Cafe Avon
Second Monday 7.30pm Lions Club of Keynsham Kelston
Third Monday 10.00am Saltford Morning WI Wansdyke
Last Monday 10.00am Craft & Natter Club Kelston
First Tuesday 9.30am Saltford Ladies Gardening Club Wansdyke
First Tuesday 2.00pm Saltford Afternoon WI Wansdyke
Second Tuesday 7.30pm Saltford Women’s Institute Avon
Fourth Tuesday 2.15pm Saltford Floral Club Hall
Second Thursday 9.45am Ladies Together Kelston
Second Thursday 8.00pm Book Club Somerset
2nd & 4th Thursday 10.00am Saltford Afternoon Craft WI Wansdyke
First Friday 10.45am Women’s Informative Network Avon
Second Friday 7.30pm Keynsham & Saltford Wine Circle Avon
Second Friday 7.00pm Bath Old Time Dancers Hall
One Saturday 10.00am Farandole Dance Club Please Wansdyke per month contact June Simpson for exact dates on 01225 872586
Third Saturday 9.00am Craft Group Kelston
Fourth Saturday 2.30pm Historical Model Railway Society Wansdyke
First Sunday 2.00pm Sunday Afternoon Tea Avon
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Selected Events in June 2019
Day Date Organisation Type of Room *Start Event Booked Time
th Tuesday 4 June Blood Donors Hall 11.05
Tuesday 4th June Council Avon 19.00 Saltford Parish Council th Friday 7 June The Art Group Pet Portraits in Kelston 10.00 Pastel
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nd Tuesday 2 July Saltford Parish Council Council Avon 19.00
SALTFORD FESTIVALth WEEK Friday 12 July N.E. Somerset MPs Surgery Kelston 14.30 Conservatives Please see separate Section in the SCAN. Wednesday 17th July Bath Guild of Meeting Wansdyke 10.00 Embroiderers
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6 REGULAR WEEKLY ACTIVITIES AT SALTFORD HALL
Please note: Dates, times and venues may change. Please check with the contact named elsewhere in this newsletter and note that these are Booking Times – event times may differ Mondays 9.45am Jazzercise Class Hall 10.00am Music with Mummy Kelston 1.30pm Saltford Short Mat Bowls Hall 1.30pm Whist Club Avon 6.30pm Emma Walker Pilates Wansdyke (wef 29/4) 7.00pm Saltford Scrabble Club Kelston 6.30pm Senior Shuttlers Hall (in season) 7.30pm Saltford Drama Club Avon 8.00pm Saltford Badminton Hall Tuesday 9.30am 1.15 & 6.45pm The Art Group Kelston 10.00am Tuesday Morning Badminton Hall 6.15pm Tuesday Evening Badminton Hall 7.00pm Hatha Yoga with Corinne Somerset (1st & 3rd only) 7.00pm Saltford Parish Council Avon 7.30pm Avon Badminton Hall 7.30pm Saltford Village Choir Wansdyke Wednesday 9.30am The Art Group Kelston 9.45am Wednesday Morning Badminton Group Hall 11.30am Move It or Lose It Hall 1.30pm Saltford Short Mat Bowls Hall 4.00pm Keyford Dancing School Somerset (wef 11/4/18) 5.15pm Taekwondo for Children (Term Time Only) Hall 5.30pm Time2Share Avon 7.30pm Saltford Sequence & Old Time Dance Club Hall Thursdays 9.45am Jazzercise Class Hall 9.45am Music with Mummy Kelston 10.00am Mucky Ducks Toddler Group Avon 2.00pm Painting for Pleasure Avon 5.45pm Hatha Yoga Class Wansdyke 6.30pm Pilates Class Hall 6.30pm Hatha Yoga with Corinne Wansdyke 7.30pm Keynsham AA Group Kelston 8.00pm St Keyna Badminton Club Hall Fridays 9.00am Vitality Pilates with Vivien Avon 9.30pm Hatha Yoga with Corinne Wansdyke 10.30am Saltford Wind Chamber Group Somerset 11.45am Dogs Trust Wansdyke 1.30pm Saltford Short Mat Bowls Hall SCA is on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Saltford-Community-Association/186494898072876 7 Saltford Lawn Tennis Club Sat 8 June 1-4.30pm
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8 SALTFORD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SALTFORD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FORTHCForthcomingOMING FUNDRAISING Fundraising Events EVENTS in IN 2019 2019
June 1 Choir Summer Concert 7.30pm
2 Sunday Afternoon Tea 2 - 4.00pm
8-16 Saltford Festival Week
July 7 Sunday Afternoon Tea 2 - 4.00pm
19 Community Cinema – The Favourite 7.30pm
August 4 Sunday Afternoon Tea 2 - 4.00pm
16 Community Cinema – Stan & Ollie 7.30pm
September 1 Sunday Afternoon Tea 2 - 4.00pm
8 Flea Market with Community Cafe 10 – 1pm
9 Computer Café 10 – 12am
20 Community Cinema – Mary Queen of Scots 7.30pm
21 Lions Event – Mendip Swing Band 7.30pm
29 Antiques Fair with Community Café 10 – 3pm
October 5 World Textile Day West & Community Cafe 10 – 5pm
18 Community Cinema – Fisherman’s Friends 7.30pm
25 Beatles Tribute Night 7.30pm
27 Antiques Fair with Community Café 10 – 3pm
November 14 - 16 Saltford Drama Production – Vicar of Dibley 7.30pm (part 2)
17 Antiques Fair with Community Café 10 – 3pm
22 Quiz – in aid of SCA & Saltford Day Centre 7.30pm
30 Christmas Market & Community cafe 10 – 2pm
December 5 Lighting The Christmas Tree 7.30pm
7 Christmas Choir Concert 7.30pm
15 Antiques Fair with Community Café 10 – 3pm
21 Abba Tribute Night with Decade Dolls 7.30pm
ForFor more more information information on fundraising please e-mail events please e-mail [email protected] [email protected] or ring the Booking Office on 01225 874081 or ring the Booking Office on 01225 874081
9 SECTIONAL ORGANISATIONS a guided walk around Bradford-on-Avon. This charming town has a fascinating industrial history SALTFORD VILLAGE CHOIR and we saw buildings and reminders of the wool- There may still be time to get your tickets for our len industry, the rubber factory and its connec- summer concert “Fields of Gold” on Saturday 1st tions with the Moulton family, one of whom, Alex June at 7.30 in the Hall Moulton, designed his eponymous bicycle, which was manufactured in the town. We visited the It will be a feast of songs for a summer evening. Saxon church of St Laurence, built about 1000 and Tickets are £8 from 01225 873224 generally acknowledged to be the most complete Bar available example from this period in England, and ended our tour at the magnificent Great Barn. SALTFORD SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB During the next few months we have several more events for members and a coach trip on Wednesday 11th September which non-members are welcome to join: we will be visiting Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire. This is set in 1200 acres of grounds and has several gardens, including the Queens’ Garden, so named because four of our Tu- dor queens once walked on the original parterre. Katherine Parr, the last of Henry VIII’s wives, is Why don’t you come along to the Hall and try a buried in the 15th century church in the grounds. different keep fit option. At the time of writing we have a few spare places We play on most Monday, Wednesday and Friday on this trip; for more details ring Richard Dyson afternoons 13.45 ‘til 16.15 (we are hoping to be able on 0117 9864453 or visit the Society’s website at to add an evening session!) www.keysalthist.org.uk No equipment needed to start AND first three During the summer the Society has also arranged sessions free! several public history walks in Keynsham. These Contact: Joan Hamblin 01225 87238 or joanhamb- combine a short walk – not more than two miles – [email protected] with the opportunity to learn something about local history. The theme for July’s walk, on Sunday 21st, AFFILIATED ORGANISATIONS is “Discovering the Lost Pubs of Keynsham”. It will be led by Steve Spear and will start at the Me- SALTFORD DAY CENTRE morial Park café at 2.30pm. The walks are open to Saltford Day Centre could do with some help. We everyone and there is no charge. are an enthusiastic, friendly team providing our 16 members with lunch ,company and entertain- SALTFORD BRASS MILL ment each Thursday in Saltford. We are looking We were very sad to hear for volunteer drivers to pick up our members at that our President and a cost in time of half an hour per month, general founding member, Joan Day helpers who could commit to a day a month and passed away at the end of cooks to provide a nutritional main course once a April at the age of 91. Joan quarter. In reality any commitment to help would Day was a dominant figure in be appreciated. If you wish to hear more informa- industrial archaeology in our tion of what’s involved then please contact me, region. She conducted ex- Carol Seeley via [email protected] tensive research into, amongst many other things, or phone 01225 400155. I look forward to welcom- the Bristol Brass Industry, publishing the definitive ing you to our happy band of volunteers. work on that subject in 1973 - “Bristol Brass: The History of the Industry”. Joan was also a founder K&S LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY member of the Bristol Industrial Archaeological After a successful season of evening talks the Society in 1967, working with Neil Cossons - later Society’s summer programme started in April with Sir Neil Cossons who was sometime Director of 10 the Science Museum and Chairman of English Scout HQ. In the beautiful springtime weather Heritage. Scouts competed in different challenges, including Saltford Brass Mill opened again to the public in the fastest lap and drag races, in the carts which May for National Mills Weekend when we again they had designed and created themselves (with hosted our friends from the South Bristol Radio some help from parents and leaders!). Club, connecting us to other mills across the Eighteen carts competed across the event, with country. All the displays and models which form High Littleton Scouts coming out on top in 4 out the Educati on and History Interpretation Centre of the 6 award categories. 1st Keynsham Frome inside Saltford’s Scheduled Ancient Monument are Troop took the award for the best designed cart, in place and we are now open on the 2nd and 4th with their interpretation of St George’s Dragon, Saturdays of each month, from 10am to 4pm, until and Radstock Scouts took home the prize for the the autumn, along with a few extra days – starting best Scout-designed and built cart. with the Saltford Village Festival weekends! Overall a brilliant day was had by all in attendance Saltford Brass Mill Project volunteers work and it is an event which Wansdyke Scouts hope through the year to keep the mill and garden in will be held again. good shape and develop new ways to interpret it for visitors. We are still looking at how best to SALTFORD TENNIS CLUB display some of the vast amount of scanned and We have played through the Winter in all weathers photographic data collected while the mill stream so we are delighted that Summer season has at was dammed while we replaced a failing sluice last started and that we have increased the num- gate. You can see some of that and video of our ot- ber of teams we have in the Avon County summer ter visitors together with illustrated reports of our league to five. We are looking forward to the Salt- work on our website! If you are interested in our ford Festival open afternoon, club taster sessions local industrial heritage and think you might like to and the Friday night quiz. Our open afternoon is on join us we are always looking for NEW MEMBERS Saturday 8th June starting at 1pm when we will in various roles so why not drop in or get in touch provide 30 minute sessions of free family play and via the website. also free taster coaching sessions covering minis, We welcome visiting groups through the year from juniors and cardio workouts. To book a session or across our region, from history societies and a to find out more log on to the website (www.lta. wide range of interested groups, and we will be org.uk/gbtw), and enter Saltford. We will supply very happy to arrange more GROUP VISITS - or we racquets, balls and much needed refreshments – can provide illustrated TALKS at your meeting. just come along wearing trainers. Visit www.brassmill.com for details of open days If you are interested in coaching or any more and much more.- Registered Charity Number information about the club please see our website 1174901 (www.saltfordtennisclub.co.uk).
SALTFORD SCOUTS KEYNSHAM & SALTFORD PROBUS CLUB Wansdyke Scouts Soapbox Rally “The Keynsham & Saltford Probus Club meets at Keynsham Rugby Club on the fourth Friday of every month for lunch and a talk by an invited speaker. In March, members were invited by Martin Venn, a lawyer for the Co-Op specialising in Wills and Estate planning, to consider the implications of ‘Taxes, Care and Toy Boys’. Starting with the sug- gestion that there is no need to make a Will, he described the various ways in which a person’s estate can be reduced to below the £325,000 threshold for the payment of Inheritance Tax. He Over 100 Scouts recently took part in the first then pointed out the potential problems that may Wansdyke Scout Soapbox Rally, held at Clutton arise, such as ‘sideways disinheritance’, when a
11 surviving spouse, having inherited the estate at the they carry this through to next season! The Under first death, re-marries and has more children. The 14’s ended the season a very credible 2nd so it second spouse and children then stand to inherit looks like we may have another successful Under everything, leaving nothing for the children of the 15’s next season! Again our Under 12’s squad first marriage. He also mentioned the advantages ended the season with a solid mid-table finish so of Powers of Attorney and Funeral plans, before its looks good for their next season. Lower age concluding that it is necessary to make a Will, to groups don’t publish league results or tables but ensure that the right things happen after a death. judging by the number of players who turn up for Also in March, a number of members went to the training they are all enjoying the sport which can Bristol Old Vic to see a moving performance of the only be a good sign. staged adaptation of ‘Touching the Void’, based on Of course as soon as one season finishes we start the near-fatal experience in the Andes of climber planning for the next. To that end if there is anyone Joe Simpson. looking for a playing slot (any age group including In April, the Annual General Meeting was largely adult), a coaching opportunity, or just a chance to uncontentious (always a good thing!). Membership get involved please get in touch. is stable; the Club made a slight loss on the year, We are also looking at re-configuring the pitches but the annual membership fee and luncheon in Saltford with the aim of getting more small charge remain unchanged; nine outings had been pitches in for training and matches. We are also enjoyed, including the three-day holiday to looking at using the pitches in a different way to Shropshire. The outgoing pull teams back from Manor Road. President, Terry Morse, Those of you who visit the pitches couldn’t have spoke of his enjoyment of missed the new barrier around the seniors pitch! the year (which he started We are offering the chance for local companies, with some trepidation) and or those further afield, the opportunity of sponsor- then handed over (on the ing the club via a board on the barrier for next right in the picture) to Peter season. Anyone interested please get in touch. Coombs for the 2019/20 year. As always if you are able to offer assistance, As well as the monthly lunch advice, sponsorship or even if you just want to meetings, coffee meetings are held on the second find more details please visit our website, where Friday of the month, also at Keynsham Rugby Club. results and fixtures can be found, or contact Phil Prospective members are invited to contact the or Nic Saunder on 01225 872541. Membership Secretary, Owen Cole, on 0117 986 4312.” AVON VALLEY ARTISTS SALTFORD FOOTBALL CLUB We are a group of artists who meet on a Thursday As this is written the 2018/19 season has finished morning in St. Mary Church hall from 10.00am until and fair to say overall we have enjoyed some suc- 12.15pm. We have a programme of subjects from cesses and some disappointments. Our First team, which we paint each week in our chosen medium. after being in the running for promotion for part of This is a very friendly group and we would we the season suffered a string of poor results and come some new members. Please feel free to will finish 8th in the table, is still a solid mid-table come along one Thursday and see us. We don’t result. Our Reserve team also finished mid-table have any formal tuition but help each other and after a season in which we had to parachute in a we will be exhibiting work at the Saltford Festival management team and struggled at times to find again this year on 15th and 16th June in the same players. hall. Our Under 16’s suffered in the first half of the cur- For enquiries please phone Pauline Vowles on rent season but came to life for the second half but 01275 831674 or just come along. finished in the bottom half of the table – we hope to see them next season in the reformed Under SALTFORD MORNING WI 18’s squad. Our Under 15’s won their division by These days it’s hard to know what to focus on. 12 points losing just one league match - let’s hope Brexit, global warming, the name of the Duke and
12 Duchess of Sussex’s new baby or the how the Thank you to all our diligent official and unofficial Game of Thrones will pan out. If you live in Saltford Wombles. To the end of April, we have collected of course you will know that all of these matters 67 bags of litter spanning 122 hours of volunteers’ are as nothing compared with the preparations for effort at the monthly litter picks. This is in addition this year’s Saltford Festival. Programmes are out to our street Wombles who collect litter from their and all the Saltford WIs are involved. chosen streets. If you think the WI is just a little bit out of date, Please do join us at our next picks :- Sunday 2 some of us from our group joined in with Minerva June - a good clean up before the Festival; Sunday WI, based in Bath, for an evening of canapé mak- 30 June - tidy up after the Festival and in readiness ing. Minerva are a small group of young women for the summer; Sunday 21 July - Annual combined with diverse careers. If you’re interested look on River pick with Canoe Avon. Facebook and get tickets to their meetings via We hope everyone has a good summer and enjoys Eventbrite. all the village has to offer especially the Railway Meanwhile our members have visited Newark path and river but a polite reminder please to take Park and enjoyed an informative talk by Susan rubbish home or use the bins so that everyone can Symons about Queen Victoria and her accession enjoy our beautiful area. Thank you. to the throne. Now there’s a woman who knew a Saltford Environment Group – find out more about baby when she saw one! SEG at www.saltfordenvironmentgroup.org.uk SMWI meet at 10:00 on the third Monday of the month in the Wansdyke Room at Saltford Hall. SALTFORD AFTERNOON WI Need some more information? Then ring either In March we held our Anniversary meeting. It Lynda Coles on 0117 9831288, Jane Holmes on 0117 was our yearly meal “out” and was attended by 9143672 or Merrial Knight on 01225 872801. 50 members and held this year at Saltford Golf Club. We had a delicious 3 course meal, raffle and SALTFORD ENVIRONMENT GROUP a general knowledge quiz. It was a relaxed and Thank you to everyone who voted for SEG’s “Salt- pleasant environment and after eating we man- ford 20/20” candidates in the 2nd May Saltford aged to catch up on the “chit-chat”. Parish Council election. They were all elected and The subject for March’s discussion was - “Happi- Adrian Betts, Marie Carder, Will Feay, Jon Godfrey, ness” Gary Graveling, Phil Harding, Adam Rees-Leonard, 15 members attended the walk in March It was Rob Taylor, Sally Turner and Chris Warren look around Saltford and led by our Treasurer, she had forward to serving the whole community as your done her “research” and educated us on aspects Parish Councillors. of the area of which some of us hadn’t known. The alarming UN global assessment of nature Our speaker in April was Gordon Brockman a report that came out on 6th May, showing that 1 freelance Auctioneer million animal and plant species face extinction within decades, eroding the very foundations of Gordon started this career by accident. While our economies, livelihoods, food security, health he was recovering from back surgery he used to and quality of life reminds us why our campaign to watch television programmes like “Flog it” and so protect the Green Belt is more important than ever. became interested in antiques etc. When he was But not only that, we need to push for Significant able he started going to auctions and took a big Ecological Gain as a by-product of new devel- interest in them. One day after selling a brooch opments; that is much more than the mere Net that he had bought for £1 and then sold at auction Environmental Gain promised by Government in for £200 he got talking to the Auctioneer, he of- the planning system. There is a lot of lost ecologi- fered him a job as a Porter then he became Head cal habitat to recover. SEG in its discussions with Porter seven months later he asked him to train as B&NES Council on the North Keynsham Strategic an Auctioneer in general sales. Everyday has its Development Location is already calling for this surprises for him and also the owners, some not and along with SPC we will be maintaining that realising that they have hidden treasurers. pressure. The most expensive item that he has ever sold was a Roman Catholic Missal which started off at £2000 13 the price went up in £200 then £500 increments SALTFORD WALKERS and ended up selling for £15,000!! Our Walkers, Amblers and Stroller groups have He entertained us with his stories and anecdotes all enjoyed a full programme of walks, both local but advising us to be careful when buying or sell- and further afield since the beginning of the year ing, as the wrong people could take advantage. and in March an extremely interesting talk from a Another nice walk was enjoyed in April this one member of the Freewheelers Emergency Voluntary was from Keynsham across the fields to Compton Service (EVS) Charity about their work and lives Dando and viewing the Bluebells on the way. volunteering in this valuable service. Book clubs and craft group were all well attended. On Saturday 8th June we are hosting a 5 mile “Saltford Festival Walk” starting from the Shallows SALTFORD FAIRTRADE GROUP car park at 10.30am . Please come along and join Fairtrade Friendly Saltford Festival us for this stroll through the beautiful countryside 2019 welcomes back the ever around Saltford. popular Saltford Festival, with lots In the next two months along with our usual of new exciting activities and old favourites. We monthly walks we have combined 5 mile afternoon are proud to announce that it will be a Fairtrade circular walk from Keynsham to Compton Dando Friendly Festival (Saltford has Fairtrade village with the opportunity for tea and cake in Compton status) with the aim that all refreshments (tea, Dando church. coffee and sugar) provided throughout the Festival will be Fairtrade. There are lots of easy ways for New members always welcome, please see our individuals and groups to get into the spirit and website for details. ethos of Fairtrade throughout the Festival (and STOTHERT & PITT BOWLS CLUB of course afterwards). Sugar and spice and all things nice can be found in the great selection The 2019 Bowls season of Fairtrade products and used for baking. Home opened in all that lovely made cakes with Fairtrade tea and coffee always sunny weather and go down a treat. For sources of different Fairtrade bowling was a real joy. products take a look at Traidcraft products. On The green is A1 and their website, traidcraftshop.co.uk, you can find everyone is joining in a variety of chocolates and dried fruits along the matches with en- with other kitchen favourites and gifts. For more ergy and enthusiasm. information about Traidcraft email kath.mccarthy@ The picture is of the after match tea, well more hotmail.co.uk or ring her 01225 344066 and find supper really, at the end of a friendly mixed match out about our ordering service. Oxfam, W F Buss which we lost, but never mind we will win all the and Conscience Foods in Keynsham also stock others to make up for it! The supper is essential as Fairtrade products as well as the local supermar- bowling is a hungry making activity, and the open kets. Look out for the Fairtrade logo on packets, bar is even more essential as bowling brings on a wrapping paper and jars when buying ingredients. terrible thirst!! There are so many good reasons for choosing The ladies’ team is doing well. We have won both Fairtrade products and we look forward to sharing our matches 8 points to 2 which is a stunning start them with you at our stalls with the Environment to the season – we only hope we haven’t peaked Group (SEG) on June 8th (SCA affiliated groups too soon!! Both the Men’s matches and the Mixed on the opening Saturday of the festival) and 16th matches start in May so you can look forward to June, Old Village Day. some more good news [I hope] in our next report. If you would like more information about our We all wish you a happy summer doing something group you can email us on saltfordfairtrade@hot- as much fun as Bowling. Vicki Cox [President] mail.co.uk, ring Gill on 01225 872341, take a look at our web page on saltfordenvironmentgroup.org. K & S DEMENTIA ACTION ALLIANCE uk or Facebook page (Saltford Fairtrade Group). Our Music for the Mind session on Thursday 9th May will represent the 2nd anniversary of this
14 event. It started off monthly but after 4 or 5 months members decided on the Sauvignon Blanc, pre- we decided that there was sufficient interest to sented by Keith Poulter, for the Members’ Recipe. run it fortnightly. We normally average between 10 Unfortunately the Somerset Cheese Farm were and 15 people attending with dementia plus their unable to attend the May meeting of the Circle. carers. At our last session in April we had our best However Alan Dummott presented the members figures yet with 16 present that included 4 from our with two bottles of white wine, and four bottles local Kingfisher Lodge. They have been a great of red wine, for members to identify the grape and support for our group from the very start. country of origin.. We have changed the name of the group recently Also in May a group from the Wine Circle had a to the Keynsham and Saltford Dementia Action four day trip away to Warmer’s Lakeside, on Hay- Alliance as Saltford has been very influential with ling Island where they had a wonderful time. 3 of the committee living in the village. Saltford Next month we will have a talk on “The Eagle Village Hall has led the way in striving to be more Has Landed” followed in July by a Cider tasting dementia friendly and St Augustine’s surgery is presented by Thatchers Cider. also being very proactive. We meet on the second Friday of each month in Last year the Keynsham DAA was granted the the Avon Room of Saltford Community Centre. If status of Working Towards Dementia Friendly you would like to join us or have any further infor- Communities. We are the 302nd town in the UK to mation regarding Wine Circle activities, please have achieved this accolade. We are now looking contact Alan Dummott on 01249 542856, mobile: to work with local businesses and organisations 07941 774939 or visit our website. to make Keynsham and Saltford more dementia friendly. We would appreciate any support you can KEYNSHAM & SALTFORD MENCAP SOCIETY give us. Adults with a learning disability performed a We now have a new website, www.keynshamdaa. music concert at the Royal Albert Hall co.uk where you can find out more about us. There is a short film on the website that was taken dur- ing one of our Music for the Mind sessions which gives a good idea of what it is all about. The group will have a stall in Saltford Hall on Saturday 8th June which is the start of the Saltford Festival. Do come and see us for a chat and to find out what we do and see if you would like to help us. Thank you for all your support over the last two years which has enabled us to promote a greater Last month members from Keynsham Mencap’s understanding of how to live well with dementia ‘Music Man Project’ group performed at the Royal Albert Hall with 200 musicians with a learning dis- KEYNSHAM & SALTFORD WINE CIRCLE ability from across the UK At the April Meeting two of our members pre- This was a huge opportunity for local people with sented the Circle with a choice of two kit wines, a learning disability to perform in an iconic concert one of which will then be made for the Members’ hall in the biggest celebration of accessible music Recipe Competition in December. Peter Church making there has ever been. The Musicians per- presented a Pinot Grigio kit wine by Connoisseur, formed original songs written by The Music Man but before this he entertained us with some amus- Project UK founder David Stanley. ing anecdotes from a book called “How to become The musicians worked really hard and attended a Wine Snob” He was followed by Keith Poulter extra rehearsals in preparation for the concert. who gave us some background to the wine kits and his experiences in the Homebrew Wine Shop The Music Man Project has only been running for before presenting a Sauvignon Blanc wine, also a year and the musicians have already show- by Connoisseur. After tasting both examples, the cased their achievements prior to the Albert Hall by taking part in musical events including the 15 charity’s 40th birthday celebration and a Christmas bilee celebrations. It really was a most enjoyable fundraiser concert. evening. The Music Man project is all about education, en- A visit to Radio Bristol was excellent. If you want a joyment and access to inspirational performance good trip this is it! A group of us went walkabout opportunities, it gives creative artists a platform to in Chew Stoke, guided by the very knowledgeable raise awareness about the incredible difference Olive, followed by a very nice lunch. music can make. Emotional well-being, basic skill Well, apart from all that, our real work goes on. development, self-discipline, teamwork, co- The Shoe Box Appeal at Christmas was just bril- ordination, communication and social skills are all liant and also the countless ‘Little Hats’ knitted for significantly enhanced through the study of music. the Help the Aged appeal. Our ‘Charity Table’ is on- going, with the next one ‘Plants’ – proceeds going SALTFORD EVENING WI to Air Ambulance – our charity this year. Congratu- On our first 2019 meeting we welcomed Helen lations to one of our new members, Barara Turner, Mackie talking about the work of the ‘Jessica May who has taken on the role of The Wombles Litter Foundation’ which supports families of children Picking Co-ordinator. Also arrangements are in with a terminal illness, There are many worth- hand for our contribution to the Saltford Festival – while charities, and many of us had not heard a Beetle Drive (£3) and an ‘Only Worn Once!’ stall of this one, but it is certainly very special. It is on Wednesday 12th June at 2pm in the Kelston impossible to convey just what the folk involved Room. Will be a fun afternoon. actually do in a few words. Please have a look at the web-site. PAINTING FOR PLEASURE In February Mike Britton gave us “Up In Smoke – This is a very easy painting group. We meet on The Rise & Fall of Tobacco”. It was a real history Thursday 2-4pm in the Kelston Room (upstairs but lesson, particularly as many of us are Bristolians, there is a lift). where the industry was immense, employing thousands. We smiled at lots of the memories. It We would love to welcome more members. If you is now 11 years since smoking was banned in en- are interested please ring Eileen on 01225 873224 closed workplaces – so now they have to huddle or just come along. outside doors having a puff, often in the rain. But SCRABBLE CLUB still, “Happiness is a cigar called Hamlet”. A most enjoyable evening. Join the Saltford Scrabble Club! We had a visit from Michael Eavis of Glastonbury, The long standing Saltford Scrabble Club now in his shorts. What a gent - who has achieved meets every Monday evening 7-9pm in Saltford so much. He said his proudest achievement is Hall. Members ability ranges from beginners to building the affordable houses at ‘Maggies Farm’ very good. in Pilton. He asked how many of us had been to We usually play two games, with two different the festival, oops, none of us. So he offered us partners, and a break for a cup of tea and a biscuit a coach tour June, two days before the festival half way through the afternoon. We play for fun, starts, with him as guide. What a star! (I’ll let you not to win competitions! It helps to keep our brains know how we get on) and memories ticking over. Fire-fighter Clive Brain’s talk was about the his- We would welcome new members of any ability to tory of Bristol’s waterways and the vital role the come and join us. We each pay £2 per afternoon. fire-boats played, particularly during World War II, Would anyone like to come and experiment with when air raids damaged and destroyed countless the games Upwords and Rummikub? buildings around the floating harbour. One of the Contact Cynthia Wilson 01225 874259 or Sheila most famous is the Pyronaut and can now be seen Crocombe 0117 986 3961 outside the M Shed museum and trips are avail- able on it around the dock. Brian said his proudest moment was when the Pyronaut joined the 1,000 boats on the Thames at the Queen’s Diamond Ju-
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In February 2019, Louise Primrose, a resident of Saltford, traveled to London to meet Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. Louise, is a local jewellery designer who was approached by the charity to design and create a brooch to be presented to the Duchess to her 25 year association with the charity and the unveiling of the new name…..The Royal Osteoporosis Society. The brooch is made from white gold and small pearls and stylistically represents the condition of brittle bones caused by osteoporosis. Louise who has recently returned from South Africa, to live with her family in Saltford and set up her jewellery design business, was delighted to have been commissioned to create such a prestigious item.
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Prizes: 1st - £500 2nd - £200 3rd - £75 We are grateful to Howdens for donating first prize and Sparrows Cranes, Clarksons, Saltford Marina, Davies & Way, Keyford School of Dance for others Other Prizes : Spa and Gym day for 2 - Chocolate Quarter Sunday Lunch for 4 - Saltford Golf Club Round of Golf for 4 - Saltford Golf Club Narrow Boat trip for 4 - David and Yvonne Halton Dental Consultation - Gaston King Canoeing or Kayaking family taster session - Tony and Fenella Clutton £25 meal voucher - Golden Moments 2 x MOT - Crown Garage European Travel Pack - Saltford Motors Fruit Basket - Fallows Taxis £20 voucher - Newton Farm £30 Waitrose Voucher - Eveleighs Reduced commission on property sale (0.5%) – Eveleighs Reflexology session - Vicki @Feet Retreat Luxury Hamper - Some items from Tesco Family Day - Avon Valley Farm Potted Plant - Hilliers Garden Centre Ticket price £1 Tickets will be on sale from 10am on 8 June 2019 and at all major events throughout the Festival and at Saltford Hall Booking Office and Saltford Community PO/Library.
The draw will be made on Saltford Manor lawn at the Old Village Day at 4pm on 16 June 2019.
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OK, so it’s only Spring! But due to the ever increasing popularity of the Saltford Santa Dash volunteers are required to help out with your community event.
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35 WARMLEY CLUB Sunday 21 July Celebrating 55 Years - Henry’s Bootblacks The Cadbury Heath Social Club, Great Trad Jazz every Wednesday - £5 on the door June 5 July 3 Tim Newman’s Celebration Jazz Band Dave Martin Jabbo Five June 12 July 10 Bob Reynolds’ - New Society Jazz Band Pamela’s All Stars June 19 July 17 Cass Caswell’s Trio [Sinead Vocals] Swing Fever June 26 July 24 Prohibition Jazz Band The Panama Jazz Band July 31 Emily Bacon’s Good Time Gang www.warmleyjazz.co.uk
36 SALTFORD BUSINESS NETWORK - share-support-enjoy The Saltford Business Network promotes and supports businesses in and around Saltford. We offer access to local and regional information and organisations and the chance to share ideas and issues with local col- leagues. We seek to ensure that the views of Saltford businesses are represented when plans are made and decisions taken. In April we were delighted to see that our Chair, Kevin Reeves, received a Saltford Achievement Award from the Parish Council. Kevin has given service to Saltford in a number of roles: He shared in the management of the then newly formed Saltford Stars Junior Football Club and continued to actively help the club for a number of years. He was a Saltford Parish Councillor from 2011 to 2015, helping to modernise and refresh the Parish Council’s ways of working. Kevin played a large part in establishing this independent Saltford Business Network and continues to serve as Chair of the Network and it’s Executive. Our membership is really diverse and newcomers find a friendly welcome. All you need is to be a business person residing, or actively engaged in business in or around Saltford. We’ll include your business in our on-line directory. You are bound to have something to offer. Saltford Business Network continues to maintain links with business organisations and academic institutions in the region, so keeping our members informed of local and regional news and issues. We enjoyed a business focussed guided walk in Bath in May and plan a workshop on setting up a “not-for-profit” business in difficult times led by our own Post Office and Library Hub. As the year goes on our programme will continue to bring our usual blend of informal social networking gather- ings and informative seminars and events. Check our web-site for details of members and future events. You will also find our Business Direc- tory. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter and find blogs, useful links, new posts and contact details at: www.saltfordbusinessnetwork.org.uk
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Saltford Parish Council News
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Saltford elects its new Parish Councillors
On 2nd May residents went to the polls to elect their new Saltford Parish Councillors. We are pleased to announce that the following candidates were elected:
Adrian Betts, Marie Carder, Will Feay, Jon Godfrey, Gary Graveling, Phil Harding, Duncan Hounsell, Adam Rees-Leonard, Rob Taylor, Sally Turner and Chris Warren.
All the Councillors have declared their acceptance of office, and their contact details can now be found on the SPC website and noticeboard. The newly elected Saltford Parish Council officially came into office on 7th May, and the first meeting of the new council is on Friday 17th May at Saltford Hall, starting at 7:15pm. Members of the public are welcome to our meetings.
The new B&NES Council Saltford Ward Councillors are Cllr Duncan Hounsell (also a Saltford Parish Councillor) and Cllr Alistair Singleton. Contact details for your new B&NES Saltford Ward Councillors are available on both the B&NES Council and SPC websites.
SPC’s Annual ‘Parish Walk’ – 7pm Tuesday 11th June
SPC’s FREE event at the festival, ‘The Parish Walk’ will take place on the evening of Tuesday 11th June – everyone is welcome (including well behaved dogs!) Once again this walk will be led by two knowledgeable walking guides - Robin Dixon and Cheryl Hannan.
We will depart and return to The Shallows via Kelston Village and Kelston Mills. During the walk the group will split into two, with the shorter walk remaining on reasonably level ground. The second group, for those would like a more challenging walk, will continue up to Kelston Round Hill.
The Parish Walk will set off from The Shallows Car Park at 7pm, and we hope that many residents will be able to join us. Photograph taken by Cllr Phil Harding in May 2019.
Saltford Festival 2019 awarded £1000 by SPC
Saltford Parish Council agreed to grant Saltford Community Association £1000 to support the costs of the Saltford Festival 2019. This funding application was agreed at SPC’s March meeting. The primary purpose of the festival is to bring the village together through a wide range of events.
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Saltford, Corston and Newton St Loe Living the story. Telling the story. Contact us: [email protected] Tel:01225-872275
One of Louis Armstrong’s classic hits tells the story of creation, the creation of a wonderful world, from green trees to red roses, blue skies to the dark sacred night and white clouds to all the colours of the rainbow. Its refrain is probably the most rememberable: Yes, I say to myself, what a wonderful world! I don’t know much about Louis Armstrong , I don’t know if he was a man of faith, a man who believed in God, or even a man who believed that God created the world in which we live. This song, however, does echo the words of one of David’s songs found in the Bible, which says; Lord, our Lord how majestic is your name in all the earth. The heavens (or all of creation) declare the greatness of the Lord.
Over the next couple of months there are three special services being held in our three parishes which in different ways are a celebration of God’s wonderful world. We would like to invite you to come along to any or all them.
Songs of Praise – a Celebration of God’s Gifts to us in our Gardens The first is Songs of Praise on Sunday 9th June 2019 at 9.30am in St Mary’s Church Saltford. It follows on from the Saltford Festival Open Gardens which takes place on the Saturday afternoon and is a celebration of one of our favourite past times, gardening.
All Creatures Great and Small – Pet Service On Sunday July 7th 2019 at 4pm in St Mary’s Church Saltford there will be an opportunity for you to bring all your pets great and small to a service that celebrates the creation of animals. At pet services we often have lots of dogs, but how about seeing if we can have a horse, a snake, a guinea pig or stick insect!
Coffee, Cake and Conversation If you enjoy singing, why not Join our
Coffee Shops Three Parishes Choir? St Mary’s Coffee Shop meets every Friday from th 10am in Hinton Close Meeting Room. Our first public performance will be on Sunday 30 June as we are invited to lead and sing Evensong at The Coffee Shop in All Saints Church is open on All Saints Corston. The service starts at 6pm. the first Tuesday and third Wednesday of every month from 10.30am Rehearsal Dates th th Friday 28 June 2019 at 7pm and Sunday 30 June Corston Soup & Pudding Lunch 2019 at 4pm both in All Saints Church Corston Come and join us on for our next soup & pudding lunches at Corston Village Hall 12-1pm on the 12th June and 10th July. This is an ideal opportunity for singers of all ages Corston Markets and all abilities, and especially those who would Pick up a bargain and enjoy a bacon roll at our love to be in a choir but couldn’t manage weekly Corston markets on 1st June and 6th July from rehearsals but would be able to meet several times 10.30am in the Village Hall in Corston. a year. All are welcome to join even if you love singing but do not regularly come to church – for more information [email protected]
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Friends shaking hands across the three parishes … As well as the wonderful created world, Louis also refers to the wonders of humanity, through hearing babies cry, watching children grow and people demonstrating their love for one another through the shaking of hands. On Sunday 30th June 2019 at 6pm in All Saints Corston there will be an evening service celebrating friendship, community and working together across the three parishes. The service will be led my our newly formed Three Parishes Choir and is open to anyone who wishes to attend.
… and the Deanery! Working together is not limited to parishes. Our three churches are part of the Chew Magna Deanery of churches and on Sunday July 14th between 1pm and 5pm there is a special event for all the churches in the deanery. It takes place at Saltford Hall and there will be food, followed by a family magic show from Rev Andy Gray: which promises laughter, comedy, lots of interaction with the children and adults alike. There will also be opportunities for discussion, a prayer labyrinth, ice cream and time to enjoying meeting new and old friends. At the end of the afternoon, starting at 4pm, there will be an act of worship that will finish at 5pm, to conclude our Deanery Celebration. In each of the churches there is a signup sheet to indicate if you are coming, please sign up and if you can’t make the whole afternoon, you are very welcome to come along for the service at 4pm.
Walking in the footsteps of Jesus At the end of October in 2020, a group of people from across the three churches will be setting off on an 8 day pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The trip is open to anyone, even if you do not attend our three churches. So far, we have 22 people who have paid their deposit, which leaves a maximum of 18 spaces remaining – if you would like to reserve a place or for more information please get in touch.
Contemplative Prayer and Christian Meditation Group The group is for anyone who would like to explore Contemplative prayer and Christian meditation in a deeper way. No experience is necessary and equally anyone who has meditated before would be welcome. This is an ideal way of learning how to relax while at the same time finding a deeper connection to God. This can be for anyone in the church or the wider community who would like to embark on either deepening their relationship with God or people who don’t particularly want to go to church but are looking for ways to deepen their spirituality.
In contemplative prayer we seek to become the person we are called to be, not by thinking of God, but by being with God. Simply to be with God is to be drawn into being the person God calls us to be. (John Main)
We meet every Monday except Bank Holidays, at 7.30pm in St Marys Church Saltford For more information please contact Amanda on 07896494440 or [email protected]
An invitation to our annual
Corston Country Fair Saturday 20th July 2019 at 2-5pm
The fair will feature Chuffy the Train, Classic Cars, a Dog show, Keynsham Silver Band, and the usual mix of food, drink and various stalls. Something for all the family.
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Why not join us in one of our three churches in June and July? June 2nd June 9th June 16th June 23rd June 30th Saltford 8am HC 9.30am Holy 9.30am 9.30am Family 9.30am 9.30am Communion Songs of Praise Communion Morning Worship Holy Communion
6pm Evening Praise 6pm Evensong Corston 11.15am An invitation to join Holy Communion 6pm Holy with Newton St Loe 6pm Evensong 6pm Three Communion Parishes Evensong Newton 11.15am 11.15am Holy 11.15am Patronal 11.15am Holy As above St Loe Morning Worship Communion Service Communion
July 7th July 14th July 21st July 28th Saltford 8am Holy Communion 9.30am Holy Communion 9.30am Holy 9.30am Holy Communion 4pm Messy Pet Service Communion 9.30am 6pm Evensong 6pm A service of Anointing Morning Worship with prayers for healing Corston 11.15am Holy Communion No service as Coffee served from 10.30am Deanery Event 11.15am 6pm Evensong Family Worship Newton 11.15am No service as 11.15am Morning Worship 11.15am Holy St Loe Morning Worship Deanery Event Communion
Saltford Festival Pet Service A Service of Anointing
with prayers for A Celebration of God’s healing Gifts to us in our Gardens With Music, readings and prayers
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at 9.30am In St Mary’s Church Sunday 7th July 2019 Saltford at 4pm Followed by refreshments in Sunday 21st July 2019 the Church Hall in St Marys Church Saltford at 6pm All animals great and small in St Marys Church welcome, but please bring Saltford.
your owner with you!
48 Norman Road, Saltford WEDNESDAY - We are a warm- hearted bible PRAYER MEETING & BIBLE STUDY believing Church and would be A more in-depth study of pleased to welcome you at any the bible and related matters, including vibrant discussion and of the following meetings. practical application. We firmly believe that prayer works and unashamedly pray for our community, SUNDAY SERVICES family, friends and the needs of those who attend. 11 am - Family Service for all age groups. We believe church should be enjoyed NOT endured. FRIDAY - CHILDREN’S CLUBS ROCKET KIDZ Junior Church (ages 3 upwards) including a vari- 6:00-7:00pm ety of bible based crafts & stories. Aimed at 4-8 yr olds, it is a night of fun and games, 6.00 pm - Teaching Ministry open for anyone to crafts and singing followed by refreshments with attend who want a slightly more serious study of a Bible story. So come along, meet Rocket and his the bible. friends, and start collecting your points for prizes. We believe in what traditional Christianity has ------always stood for, and yet many describe our ser- We may not know you, but God does. He knows vices as informal, friendly, and informative. We do where you are in life and what concerns you have, not offer religion, but we present the real and it is He who wants to reach out to you. He knows about the dark days as well as the good Jesus Christ without ritual or money getting in the days. He knows of the days of joy and laughter as way. You are our guests and therefore it is an ab- well as the days of despair. We encourage you to solute privilege to welcome you to our warm and give Church a go, and see what happens. Jesus friendly fellowship. Both services are followed by identifies Himself as the Good Shepherd who refreshments and friendly fellowship in an informal cares for people like us, and actually proved it by atmosphere. living and dying in our place to make a way back to God again (Crèche facilities available during both services). Other weekly meetings include: For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of GOD, not MONDAY - FOOD FOR THOUGHT of works, lest anyone should boast. (Eph 2:9-8) 1st Monday of the month Please contact Steve Greedy on 07901601232 or 12:30pm - 1:30pm - Lunch club 01225 874520 run by members offering a variety of soups, cakes and We do not charge for any of our meetings or activities. fresh coffee or tea, aimed at those retired or any adults (50+) The message of the Gospel is free to all. who wish to get out for friendly conversation over lunch, including a 5 minute www.saltfordcommunitychurch.org.uk thought from the Bible. TUESDAY - MUMS, TODDLERS & SALTFORD UNDER 3’S 9.30am - 11.30am - Mums and dads, grandparents and child minders - why not join us for a cup of tea or coffee while your children play in a safe and friendly environment.
49 SALTFORD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - Affiliated Organisations 1st Saltford Scout Group Graham Bush 0117 977 1498 Avon Valley Artists Pauline Vowles [email protected] Avon Badminton Club Tony Dicker 0117 330 8510 Avon County Rowing Club Penny Senior 0117 986 7934 Bath Guild of Embroiderers Jeanne Aldous 0117 932 4889 Bristol Empire Dragons Tine Curtis 01225 874037 Bristol Friendship Force Jill Williams 01225 872489 Clover House Therapy Centre Jill Gill 01225 344047 Craft & Natter Club Daphne Rahn 01225 873349 Farandole Dance Club June Simpson 01225 872586 Goldies Sessions John Crick 07966 519650 Historical Model Railway Society Mr Gerry Nichols 0117 973 1862 Keynsham & Chew Valley Rotary Club Rob Hales 01225 872456 Keynsham Dementia Action Alliance Alan Hale 0117 9837923 Keynsham & District Dial a Ride Terry Hopkins 01225 395321 Keynsham & District Lions Club Peter Dando 01225 873917 Keynsham & District Tangent Club Mrs Lis Evans 01225 873296 Keynsham & District Twinning Association Carole Duckett 0117 986 5350 Keynsham & District Mencap Society Amanda Leonard 0117 986 5659 Keynsham & Saltford AA Group Tony Williams 07973 336940 Keynsham Group Avon Wildlife Trust Cynthia Wilson 01225 874259 K&S RUH Fundraising Group Karen Unsworth White 01225 874399 Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society Richard Dyson 0117 986 4453 Keynsham & Saltford Probus Club Owen Cole 0117 986 4312 Keynsham & Saltford Wine Circle Alan Dummott 01249 542856 Keynsham Light Opera Group Neil Quilter 07979382353 Keynsham Talking Newspaper Mary Burnard 0117 299 3021 Keynsham Rotary Club Adrian Dodd 01761 472357 Ladies Together Doris Davenport 01225 873696 N.E. Somerset Conservative Assoc Mrs Margaret Brewer 0117 987 2313 National Auricula & Primula Society Roger Woods 01455 272 377 Painting for Pleasure Eileen Ramuz 01225 873224 Parkinson’s UK Bath & District Branch Hazel Mitchell 0117 336 0476 Saltford Afternoon WI Tina Easterford 01225 872274 Saltford & Keynsham Liberal Democrats Duncan Hounsell 01225 872870 Saltford Badminton Club Stella Hurley 01225 874672 Saltford Brass Mill Project Patrick Beazley 01225 872568 Saltford Business Network David Hewitt 0117 944 4949 Saltford C.of E, Primary School PTA Dawn Elliott 01225 872185 Saltford Community Church Steve Greedy 07901 601232 Saltford Day Centre Steve Seeley 01225 400155 Saltford District Guiding [email protected] Saltford Evening WI Vicki Cox 01225354535 Saltford Environment Group Phil Harding 01225 404258 Saltford Fairtrade Group Gill Self 01225 872341 Saltford Floral Club www.saltfordfloralclub.com Saltford Footbal Club Phil Saunder 01225 872541 Saltford Golf Club Michaela Chivers 01225 873513 Saltford House Skittles League TBC TBC Saltford Ladies Gardening Club Mrs Jenni Vickery 0117 986 8331 Saltford Lawn Tennis Club Kate Lamb [email protected] Saltford Morning WI Merrial Knight 01225 872801 Saltford Orchestra Carol Mills 01225 837972 Saltford Parish Council Lottie Smith-Collins, Parish Clerk 01225 873300 Saltford Santa Dash Lis Evans 01225 873296 Saltford Scrabble Club Mrs Cynthia Wilson 01225 874259 Saltford Sports Club David Davies 07768 507009 Saltford Tuesday Morning Badminton Club Hilary Russell 01225 872222 Saltford Walkers Claire Kitchen 0117 9773349 Saltford Whist Club Malcolm Pearce 01225 872555 Saltford Wind Chamber Group Liz Harvey 01761 462208 Stothert & Pitt Bowls Club Vicky Cox 01225 354535 St. Mary’s Church Parish Office 01225 872275 The Filling Station Saltford Katherine Hockley 01225 873178 Wednesday Morning Badminton Group Jackie Camp 01225 874408
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