Issue 67

Old Sodbury Times November 2017

Welcome to the Wood Family who recently moved into Fattinghouse Farm in Mill Lane—Chris , Alison and daughters Sophie , Katie and Emma . Alison writes:

‘We moved to Old Sodbury from Downend as we've always loved Chipping Sodbury and the country way of life .

Chris is a carpenter/ builder working in the local area and I can now fulfill my dream and love of horses . ‘

Chipping Sodbury to expand?

Congratulations to the cyclists on the CHESTER TO OLD SODBURY BIKE RIDE—We are pleased to say that the total amount raised was £3,343.82. The charities that benefited were £1796.91 to Macmillan Cancer Support, £1,446.91 to Old Sodbury Village Hall, and due to an administration error £100.00 to the Marie Curie Foundation. Rodney has since received a letter of thanks from Macmillan Cancer Support. A big thanks to all the riders that took part and especially to everyone who donated so generously.

With the help of the Gruffalo and Sodbury Town Council,

Chipping Sodbury Library has now

been relaunched as a Community Library run by 45 volunteers. It continues to offer the same services and is open all day on Wednesday when Yate Library is shut.

A lot of effort went into persuading South Glos Council not to close the library so please come in and use it so that we can prove to them that they made the right decision. The large team of volunteers are more than happy to give their time to keep the library open and look forward to helping people get the most out of it. At the moment they are still finding their feet so please be patient with them.

The opening hours are Tuesday 09.30 - 12.30 and 13.30 to 16.30; Wednesday 09.30 to 18.30; Friday 09.30 to 12.30 and Saturday 09.30 to 12.30. Julia Bernau

Village Day 2018

Following the success of the last two

Village Days which have been held in

the Football Field taking advantage of

the Football Club facilities, we are

starting to plan for June next year. A

preliminary meeting is scheduled for

Tuesday 21 November at 8pm in the

Village Hall. Anyone who would like to

be involved or who has any ideas for

activities for the day is very welcome to

attend. To help in judging numbers for

that meeting it would assist if you could

let us know that you are attending with

an email to OSVH@outlook.com. We

look forward to seeing you.

The West of England Partnership (the old Avon area) is thought to be recommend-ing that up to an extra 1,000 homes are built on the edge of Chipping Sodbury. A suggestion that they go east of the town in the Parks Farm area is downgraded because it is prone to flooding and was an old Mediaeval Deer Park.

Instead they suggest expansion south of the town towards Kingrove Common and in mid October South Gloucestershire Council held an exhibition explaining the process and seeking residents thoughts on possible development. This is all ahead of any consultation on actual planned development, it was simply to gauge peoples’ views and ask about possible problems. Wherever it goes, it seems we are due for more expansion.

In June, surveys of the water quality of the River Frome were carried out by volunteers of the Bristol Avon River Watch. It is pleasing to be able to report that Nitrate and Phosphate Levels at 5 sites in the Sodbury Parish were low . So well done to our local farmers and landowners.

Thanks also to all those who worked on sprucing up the Village Hall and all those who support the village groups and keep Old Sodbury functioning as a community.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to All

200 Club Winners

September—No 172 Mr R.Kingscott £200

September—No 75 Mrs S.Dando £25

October– No 53 Mrs D.Pullen £25

Dates for your Diary:

At the Village Hall:

15 Nov W.I. AGM 7.30pm

21 Nov Village Day Meeting 8pm

20 Dec W.I. 7.30pm

At the Church:

26 Nov Stir Up Sunday 2, 3pm

At Old Sodbury School:

1,15,29 Nov Adult Choir 7-8pm

25 Nov FOSSA Fair 10.30am

At The Dog Inn:

1 Dec Vinyl 45’s Night 9pm

14,15,16 Dec Festive Meal7.30pm

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The Members of St. John the Baptist Church, Old Sodbury wish everyone

a peaceful Christmas and a healthy 2018—Here is our timetable of services 10th December 11.15am Toy Service and Baptism. During this service we would greatly appreciate gifts of new or as new toys. We send these to the Salvation Army who distribute them to families in need.

18th December 5pm Carols by Candlelight followed by seasonal refreshments.

24th December 3pm Crib Service a short service especially for children to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ .

25th December 11.15am Family Communion.

Sodbury Short Mat Bowls Club

At the AGM on Monday 16th October members and the

committee were thanked for the support they have given to

the club during the last year. The committee were re-elected

and plans were made for a Christmas competition night and a

New Year Dinner. We have been pleased to welcome two

new members this year, Martin and Ken, we hope they will

enjoy their games with us. We also have made two more

Honorary members, Terry and Margaret Pick, in recognition

of their long association with the club. Terry was Chairman for

a number of years and Margaret served as Treasurer. They

have kindly donated their Bowls to the club and these will be

used when we have visitors to play.

The Singles Competition for the Ervine Pullen Memorial

shield is taking place on Monday 30th October. Results will

be announced in the next newsletter.

We would like to recruit some new members, previous

experience is not necessary.

Visitors and prospective new members are welcome to come

to the Village Hall on a Monday evening at 6.30 or

7.30pm. For more information ring 01454 315161.

Report on a Murder What an entertaining and enjoyable evening! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, not just the entertain-ment but with old and new folks at our table. The school lunch was well received and brought back memories of our youth!

The ‘Police Constable’ was superb at his job in enlightening us with the facts available to solve the crime, He did such a good job that perhaps he will be a Sergeant by next year (or even be in the C.I.D). The Headmistress did a stern but good job keeping us on our toes and the ‘Prefects’ did their tasks very efficiently. The Cooks excelled themselves in their smaller than usual kitchen and the pupils appreciated their hard work.

All told it was a well organised event and enjoyed by all who attended, although after the food and permitted alcohol, it was a struggle to sort out the clues and arrive at the solution! - But the culprit was found out and now resides in one of Her Majesty’s hotels. Well done and thanks to all. Jill and Phil Rumney

800 Years Old Next year on 11th and 12th August ‘the Chipping of Sodbury ‘ will be 800 years old. The

Town Council and all the Groups in the area are planning a Grand Celebration for everyone. As it all started

in what is now Old Sodbury we would like to hear from anyone who has a history of their home or its sur-

roundings. We are trying to build up a picture of what has happened in the area over the last 800 years. If you

have any information small or large Please contact Phil Rumney 01454 318523

AND SAVE THE DATE 11TH AND 12TH AUGUST 2018 FOR FUN

REINACTMENTS OF MEDIAEVAL FAIR AND MARKET

Glasses were raised and wines were sampled at the September

meeting. It was a very jolly evening to which Angela Barber

welcomed members and visitors. After reports of our second

place at Hawkesbury Show, the successful raising of funds towards Denman College and other news

the serious business of wine tasting began! Ollie and Anthony came from Waitrose to introduce us to

a Prosecco, and white and red wines so that we could sample their aromas and flavours.

Vintage accessories were given an airing at our October meeting. Past member Juliette entertained

us well with demonstrations of 1940’s fashions. She was assisted by four enthusiastic friends who

paraded in army, navy, home-guard and women’s land army uniforms. We heard about food

rationing and clothing coupons, utility wear, make-do and mend. Amongst the many items there

were coats made from blankets and underclothes made from parachute silk. This was a most

enjoyable and memorable evening for our members and visitors.

The Book club are reading literature of a different genre this month, “Snowdon” The biography by

Anne de Courcy.

Our AGM will be held on Wednesday 15th November and after the various reports and elections

members will be able to use their creative flair to make something for Christmas! We look forward

to our Festive Party in December when we will have a Supper and Entertainment with our guests.

OLD SODBURY W.I.

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Adult School and Community Choir

Rehearsals start again on the following dates. We would really welcome new members. It doesn't matter whether you can sing or not. Its about coming together, learning new skills and having fun! We welcome any adults who are involved in the school, church or village of Old Sodbury. We meet in the School Hall on:

Wednesday 1st November 7-8pm

Wednesday 15th November 7-8pm

Wednesday 29th November 7-8pm

The Friends of Old Sodbury Church

Invite You To

STIR UP SUNDAY

Make Your Own Christmas Pudding at

St John the Baptist Church,Old Sodbury

Sunday 26th November Book Your Stir! At 2pm or 3pm

Tickets £7.00 for a family stir

All ingredients, bowls and instructions supplied by our Resident Chef !

Anyone wishing to attend will need to book as the ingredients have to be pre-ordered

Tel 312223 or 324673

Refreshments and Seasonal bites available

FOSSA CHRISTMAS SCHOOL FAIR

Saturday 25th November 10.30-13.00hrs

At Old Sodbury School—All Welcome

Chocolate Brownie Recipe as produced for the Murder Evening by Tracy Shipp (by request) Ingredients: 125g Butter

150g Dark Chocolate

225g Light Muscovado Sugar

50g Cocoa Powder

100g Plain Flour

1 tsp Baking Powder

3 Eggs beaten

50g Milk Chocolate roughly chopped

Preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4. Line a 20cm square baking tin with baking parchment.

Gently melt the butter, dark chocolate and sugar together in a saucepan. Stir until well mixed. Then take off heat.

Add the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder to the mixture and combine. Then gradually beat in the eggs.

Stir in chopped milk chocolate.

Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 20-25mins until set but with a bit of give in the centre. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin for 5 mins. Then turn onto a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into 16 squares to serve.

Serve warm with cream as a desert.

Adapted from a Waitrose Recipe

Please send in your news to Pauline Wilson Tel: 310540 Email r.pwilson@yahoo.co.uk or Michelle Dash Tel: 318081

Deadline for January edition is 15th December. For Village Hall bookings contact Carol Rowland Tel: 314923 or

www.oldsodburyvillagehall.com THANK YOU TO ALL who have helped with this edition. WE ALWAYS WELCOME

MORE CONTRIBUTORS Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed or implied within this publication are not necessari-

ly those of the editors. Any articles submitted are on the basis that they can be edited and must not be anonymous.

1st Team The team are finding the start of the season tough, due to so

many players out with long term injuries. However by the end of October

they have only played 4 games in the league, winning one and losing three.

Two of the matches were night games, one of which they won 2-0 against

Longwell Green.

The Premier Cup saw the boys lose against Manor Farm. On 30th October

the team are at home against Totterdown in the G.F.A. Cup Round 2.

The Reserves have played 8 games winning one, drawing 2 and losing 5.

The win was against Dodington 3-0. In the local derby against Chipping

Sodbury the lads lost 3-1 in a good game. The 2 draws were both 2-2 and we

should have won both of these. On 21st October the team came up against a

good Lawrence Rovers side and went down 9-2 in wet and windy weather.

The score would have looked better if chances were taken. On 6th November

the reserves are away against Iron Acton in the G.F.A. Cup Round 2.

Fixtures-1st Team

4 Nov Hallen A

11 Nov C/Sodbury H

18 Nov Longwell Green Res H

25 Nov Lebeq FC A

2 Dec G.F.A. Cup

9 Dec Cribbs Res A

23 Dec Winterbourne Utd A

30 Dec AEK Boco Res H

6 Jan Highridge H

Fixtures– Reserves

4 Nov G.F.A.Cup Iron Acton A

11 Nov Tormarton A

18 Nov C/Sodbury Res A

25 Nov Highridge Res A

2 Dec G.F.A. Cup 16 Dec Nicholas Wanderers A

6 Jan Iron Acton Res A

Old Sodbury Football Club

Christmas Party Nights

at The Dog

14,15 and 16th Dec 7.30pm

3 course festive meal

and disco

Booking essential

01454 312 006

thedoginnoldsodbury@gmail.com

Vinyl 45’s Night

At The Dog

1st Dec from 9pm

Rich and Martin

60’s Soul, Beat,

Ska and Reggae 01454 312 006

thedoginnoldsodbury@gmail.com

Football Club Race Night Fundraiser

11th November 6.00 for 6.15pm

at Chipping Sodbury Cricket Club

More Details Laurence 01454 310980

Survey for Young People and Parents

South Glos Council wants to hear from young people about what facilities and services they would like in the area. The following form has to be completed by 15th November. Go to https://consultations.southglos.gov.uk/consult.ti/PAYP2017

Down the page go to ‘Have your Say’

then choose ‘Survey for children and young people’ or ‘Survey for Wider Community’ , which is appropriate for parents and carers.

A Spruced Up Village Hall

Back at the beginning of this year, the Village Hall

Committee started looking at some decoration work to

brighten up the tired wooden panelling on a couple of the

walls. Inevitably once you start looking at decoration, you do

one thing and it makes everything else look grubby. So the

project has grown and grown, to the point where not only the

inside, but also the outside has been cleaned and painted and

it’s all looking splendid. The rest of the Committee would like

to thank Anne Myers for being the driving force behind this

project, though Dave Mason and Rodney Gleed were also

significant contributors. We are very proud of how the hall is

looking and hope that you will be able to visit to see for your-

selves in the near future.

A couple of dates for your diary in the New Year are the

Village Quiz on Saturday 10 February and the Comedy Night

on Saturday 21 April. Details and tickets will be available

early in the New Year.