Iron Acton’s Magazine & Web Portal WINTER 2019 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR LOCAL POYNTZ TEAM: - Jon Aries, Caroline Haselhan, Sarah Ridler, Amanda Scott, Jane Spare, John Wright, Marilyn Wright and myself, Pamela McCoy. LOCAL POYNTZ PHOTOGRAPHERS: - Sally Aries, Gillian Otlet DISTRIBUTION. - As always our thanks go to all the, volunteer, distributors WEBSITE: - If you would like to add any images or write something on the website, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Jon Aries at [email protected]. THIS EDITION: - I am sure you are aware that we have had 2 centenary celebrations, this year, Horticultural show and W.I. They have, each, submitted really good articles together with some lovely photos. Ann Aplin has written some, very clever, letters from 1919 and I have included 2 in this edition on pages 9 - 11. There will be 2 more in the next edition. ‘PHONE BOX/SWAP BOX: - Last year the children from Iron Acton school did a wonderful job of decorating the windows for the entire advent period. They will be decorating the ‘phone box again this December but I have no idea what the theme will be, so keep an eye on it. ADVERTISEMENTS: - If anyone would like to place an advert in these magazines please contact me, at the email address below, and we can discuss it The deadline for the spring edition is 1st February 2020. We really need to have all articles by that date, PLEASE. A “THANK YOU”: - There has been an increase in the number of houses in our Parish which means we have to get about 50 additional copies printed. The extra printing costs extra money and we were in need of some funding. We approached Acton Aid and they have come to our rescue. So, a huge “thank you” to them from the team of Local Poyntz. FRONT PAGE: - The lovely image on the front page is courtesy of Brian Hackland. I wonder if you can guess whom the lady walking the dog, in the falling snow, is. ARTICLES: - If any of you, lovely, people would like to write something, whether you think it is good, bad or indifferent, please don’t hesitate, GET IN TOUCH. I want to hear from you. EDITOR- Pamela McCoy 01454 228874 Email [email protected]. Printed by Jamprint Design & Printing Ltd. 01249 823950 3 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR LOCAL POYNTZ TEAM: - Jon Aries, Caroline Haselhan, Sarah Ridler, Amanda Scott, Jane Spare, John Wright, Marilyn Wright and myself, Pamela McCoy. LOCAL POYNTZ PHOTOGRAPHERS: - Sally Aries, Gillian Otlet DISTRIBUTION. - As always our thanks go to all the, volunteer, distributors WEBSITE: - If you would like to add any images or write something on the website, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Jon Aries at [email protected]. THIS EDITION: - I am sure you are aware that we have had 2 centenary celebrations, this year, Horticultural show and W.I. They have, each, submitted really good articles together with some lovely photos. Ann Aplin has written some, very clever, letters from 1919 and I have included 2 in this edition on pages 9 - 11. There will be 2 more in the next edition. ‘PHONE BOX/SWAP BOX: - Last year the children from Iron Acton school did a wonderful job of decorating the windows for the entire advent period. They will be decorating the ‘phone box again this December but I have no idea what the theme will be, so keep an eye on it. ADVERTISEMENTS: - If anyone would like to place an advert in these magazines please contact me, at the email address below, and we can discuss it The deadline for the spring edition is 1st February 2020. We really need to have all articles by that date, PLEASE. A “THANK YOU”: - There has been an increase in the number of houses in our Parish which means we have to get about 50 additional copies printed. The extra printing costs extra money and we were in need of some funding. We approached Acton Aid and they have come to our rescue. So, a huge “thank you” to them from the team of Local Poyntz. FRONT PAGE: - The lovely image on the front page is courtesy of Brian Hackland. I wonder if you can guess whom the lady walking the dog, in the falling snow, is. ARTICLES: - If any of you, lovely, people would like to write something, whether you think it is good, bad or indifferent, please don’t hesitate, GET IN TOUCH. I want to hear from you. EDITOR- Pamela McCoy 01454 228874 Email [email protected]. Printed by Jamprint Design & Printing Ltd. 01249 823950 3 Need help with Transport? Green Community Let us Travel help you! Do you struggle with public buses and are other modes of transport too expensive? We are Community Transport and we can help with GP appointments, shopping, hospital appointments as well as much more! Give us a call and have a chat to us to see how we can help you. 01454 228706 Covering, Yate, Chipping Sodbury, Frampton Cotterell, Coalpit Heath, Emersons Green, Winterbourne, Cromhall, Charfield, Tormarton, Wickwar and much more across South Gloucestershire! IRON ACTON K9 CLUB The winter weather is upon us and its time to get out those leaky old wellies and warm clothing for walkies. Our Club Classes have been preparing for Xmas by testing out their media skills - posing for photos for personalised cards. It was also a good chance to try on outfits ready for our Doggy Xmas Party! The activities group continue to meet on Sunday afternoons over the winter months but even dog agility and haybale scurries aren’t quite the same fun for wet, cold humans even though it doesn’t seem to bother the dogs too much. The dark evenings also affect our obedience training as some of the Silver and Gold KC Good Citizens exercises are done outdoors. We’ve had an excellent summer and Autumn for successful assessments at all levels. Recent Puppy passes were Rhiannon & Indianna, Helen & Bella, Hilary & DeeDee, Gordon & Grace, Karen & Muffin, Zoe & Hugo, Leanne & Lola, Beth & Bella, Natalie & Elssa, Kath & Luna, Stephen & Poppy, Rachel & Rosie, Sara & Obi, Rose & Buster, Penni & Enid, Tracey & Issa, Biljana & Banner. Bronze successes Lorraine & Darcey, Steve & Frankie, Karen & Alfie, Lyne & Teddy, Julia& Hettie, Vicky & Summer, Tori & Saxon, Carol & Teg, Angela & Violet, May & Bella, Sorcha & Mabel, Emma & Molly, Gaynor & Archie. Silver passes Alison& Bella, Dot & Zamy, Karen & Cooper, Elfrie & Ria, Carol & Megan, Julia & Hettie, Tori & Saxon, Carol & Teg, Lyn & Teddy. Gold achievement Dot & Zamy, Elfrie & Ria, Lin & Kylo. Well done everyone – good work. Some of our members tried their hand at Competition Obedience in a friendly match with Stoke Bishop Dog Club who regularly compete in the Obedience League. Our dogs and handlers did really well, especially Jenny & Lily who won the elementary class. Others will be attending a Doggy First Aid course to brush up their bandaging skills and knowledge of practical first aid for dogs. For more information about the club please ring Sue on 01454 228803 or Karen on 01454 228891 or take a look at our facebook page or website www.ironactonk9club.co.uk. 5 IRON ACTON’S WOMENS INSTITUTE 1919 - 2019 On the 28th October we celebrated our centenary with a party in the Parish Hall. From 2.30pm the preparations began with bunting being hung and tables laid with a variety of pretty, floral crockery and glasses kindly lent to us by Brendan & Tracey Byrne. Rona & Elizabeth provided some delightful floral decorations for the tables. When we returned at 6.30pm and the cake stands filled with sandwiches and a huge variety of cakes were added to the tables, the hall really did look a colourful picture. Ben was playing the piano during all the last minute preparations which really got the evening off to a good start. As well as representatives from other WIs in the area, guests included past members of Iron Acton WI and guests of honour were Vicky, Lily and Henry Parker. The evening, as explained by our President, Rona Wright, was dedicated to Vivienne Parker, our late, much-loved friend, without whom the group would have folded if she had not stepped forward some 11 years ago and offered her services as President. With the help then of Rona, Elizabeth Edwards and Stella Taylor as the other main officers, we survived and have gone from strength to strength to achieve this momentous landmark anniversary. A table with the magnificent birthday cake, made by Vanessa, a friend of Bridget, had a vase of red roses placed on it in memory of Viv as they were her favourite flowers. After the pleasantries and a rendition of Jerusalem were over, the Actonians began the entertainment with some wonderful readings from genuine letters from the 1919 era, cleverly adapted by Ann Aplin to reference Iron Acton village and folk from that period. There were references to the many shops that once graced the High Street and names of the families that lived in some of the dwellings. There were even two recitations from 'Stanley Holloway', the famous actor and monologist of the post WW1 era, including the very popular Albert and the Lion. Our second entertainment was pianist Ben and singer Sarah, who certainly hit the high notes with popular songs from films and musicals from the relevant era. Ben also played solo and particularly popular were the ragtime numbers. The evening concluded with a prosecco toast to the continuing success of Iron Acton WI and the cutting of the cake. We were grateful to Ray Bulmer for taking the photographs recording the events of the evening and producing images which will hopefully be mulled over for many years to come.