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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 Avon 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’.Jeanette Gill Harper Marknowadays. 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, South Gloucestershire, 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.