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February 2016 Issue 246

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Editorial

Christmas past

One of the difficulties I encounter being Editor is writing an editorial for February when I’m still in Christmas mode! The Christmas tree still twinkles by the front door, the house is full of Christmas cards, bubble and squeak is still on the menu and I’m still wearing my Christmas jumper! By the time you read this it will be heading for Easter!

Christmas highlight for me was seeing the church full to bursting for the Carol Service, and on Christmas morning playing carols for the short informal service which was attended this year by the good folk at Emmaus. We also enjoyed having our family ‘take us in hand’ over Christmas, entertaining us and feasting us royally.

Christmas is now loads of nice memories, funny, happy and sad. I have been struck by the kindness of people, like the assistant at M&S who handled a concern beautifully. It was about the kind gesture of a hamper that developed a leak in a bottle which soaked all the packets. “No problem” she said – “Come with me” and taking Poppy’s list of soggy packages she toured the shelves to replace them – no receipt, no charge. I kissed her and wished her a Happy New Year, she was so kind and nice.

Sadness for another kind lady, Caroline Nemeth, who lost her battle with cancer at Christmas. One chilly evening in September Joe, her

husband, invited us to see his garden railway running. Caroline, ill as she was, insisted on fetching me a rug so that I didn’t get cold in the garden. Joe, we are so sad at your loss.We are also sad that several other villagers didn’t make it through Christmas. Such events are bad enough at any time but take on greater significance at a time of family rejoicing. Our thoughts are with all of you.

Funny moments? One of the best was finding ourselves fighting our way out of Cribbs in heavy traffic. My Poppy is a careful driver, and I am so lucky that she does it so well. She can, at times, be a bit of an ‘Urban Auntie’ and as we waited at the lights – in pole position - some boy racer drew up in his souped up Astra with BOOM BOOM BOOM going on. Poppy wound down the window, pressed the button on the CD player, turned the volume up full and blasted him with a ‘Fishermen’s Friends’ sea shanty! Green light and she left him still looking for his accelerator!! She does make me laugh.

There are some other acts of kindness inside the magazine. So here’s a resolution for 2016. Be kind, be helpful and be good neighbours. We have such thoughtfulness and kindness here and it’s what makes me so proud of our village life.

Cover picture. ‘Elberton Snowdrops’ 10 Jan 2016 by Roy Edwardes

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Comment

Kindness

We have hardly recovered from Christmas and New Year celebrations, the January sales, the return to school and work and the carnival committee’s Burns Night when we find that Shrove Tuesday has crêped up on us and people are giving up chocolate for Lent.

Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day, is the traditional feast day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Lent was traditionally a time of fasting and on Shrove Tuesday Christians went to confession and were “shriven” (absolved from their sins).

In many religions fasts are a physical reminder of suffering, but in others fasts are a way of demonstrating the discipline of self-control and restraint. By rejecting worldly distractions, people can concentrate on more important things such as developing their spirituality. For Christians it’s a way of showing that we depend on God; it’s a way of focusing totally on him when seeking his guidance and help; it’s also, at times, an expression of sorrow and deep repentance, something that a person will do in order to acknowledge failure before God and seek his forgiveness.

We tend to think of fasting as going without food ( hence the pancakes using up the milk and eggs that historically were considered too rich during Lent) but we can fast from anything. Fasting can be rationing a pleasure, giving up a bad habit or curbing an addiction. There’s nothing magical about fasting. It’s just

one way of reflecting on our priorities and sorting out our lives – a sort of spring-clean involving abstention and self-sacrifice – and because Lent lasts from Ash Wednesday until the Thursday before Easter we have 43 days in which to improve!

When I was a child I enjoyed reading Charles Kingsley’s ‘The Water Babies’ a Victorian fantasy tale which, despite its moral undertones, would be criticised now as being politically incorrect. However, there are two characters that made a great impression on me - the fierce Mrs Bedonbyasyoudid and the motherly Mrs Doasyouwouldbedoneby. These two very different ladies – one who punishes and one who rewards - make one WANT to be honest, trustworthy, courageous, determined, considerate, kind, caring, and good!

To complement the personal discipline of ‘fasting’, why not undertake a parallel project focussing outwards on others by undertaking to commit 43 acts of kindness? However great or small they are, if done with love and grace, they will surely enrich you as much as those to whom you are kind.

As Jesus said, “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” (Luke 6:31)

May all your pancakes land the right way up!

Rev Ann Lloyd

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News From Severn Beach School

Term 3 is a very short one and as you read this we will be about to break up for half-term!

The Oystercatchers and Sandpipers classes are having singing with Sue Davey from the Music Service every Friday and learning a variety of songs.

After-school clubs once again include Multi-Sports, Tag Rugby and Street Dance.The Friends held 2 Movie Nights – one for each Key Stage. Pupils snuggled up in pyjamas and onesies while they enjoyed the films.

The Storybox Theatre visited the school to present ‘The Snow Queen’ which we all really enjoyed.

Sandpipers finished their swimming lessons and when the weather gets a bit warmer it will be the turn of the Key Stage One children to go to the pool.

Slimming World has started in Severn Beach and is held at the school every Thursday from 7 – 9 pm all year round. For more information ring Tiffany on 07790 800001.

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1SB1st Severn Beach Scout News

The Beavers enjoyed a Christmas Party in Mafeking Hall before breaking up for the holiday.

There are vacancies in the colony at the moment, so if your 6 year old wishes to join, bring him, or her, along at 6pm on a Tuesday evening. Adult helpers are also needed.

The Cubs held their party at Cattle Country in Berkeley and had a lovely time.

The Scouts had a visit to Bristol University to see ‘Science with a bang!’ It was a very exciting evening learning how gases can expand and contract balloons. The year ended with a noisy party.

The new term will start with a review of last years activities which included pond dipping, climbing, gliding, a trip to Switzerland, and meeting Johnny Johnson, the last surviving British Dam Buster.

The Scouter’s had a Christmas Dinner at the Swan inn, Tockington. They decided not give each other Christmas cards but to make a donation to a charity. A cheque for £70 was sent to South Western Air Ambulance Service.

There is no coffee Morning in February.

Editors note. Thanks Cubs for the lovely calendar you all signed and sent to WASP

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Fly The Flag

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, a greeting, and a poster inside the notice board. All the proceeds from Flying the Flag go towards the upkeep of our two choirs, the Sunday Choir and St Peter’s Festival Choir. Contact Roy on 01454 632670, or write to 21 Chessell Av, Pilning, South Glos BS35 4LP and I will do the rest.

DECEMBER• The 1st saw Edwin, Michelle and

family remembering Sandra Mary Hitchens who passed away one year ago. “At rest in heaven”.

• It was Gordon Edwards birthday on the 21st, Friends at Care for the Elderly sent greetings.

• Also on the 21st Kathleen Dean (nee Clarke) celebrated her 93rd birthday. Lynette and Lesley and ‘the two Barry’s’ sent lots of love.

• The 23rd was the birthday of Andrew Morgan and he was fondly remembered by his Mum, Dianne and Doug, and the family

• And, it is one year ago that Ray Edwards passed away. Deb, Kelly, Manaous, Becky, Louise, Pete, Kim and his grandchildren all remember him with great affection.

• On the 26th we remembered Ron and Grace Latham on their wedding anniversary. Unfortunately the severe gale resulted in the rope holding the

flag parting, and coming out of the pulley.. Elsewhere in ‘In View’ you will see the efforts of a gallant band repairing it. – Why not enter the caption competition!

JANUARY• The flag made it back on the

2nd to remember Sally Pike who passed away 1 year ago. Fondly remembered by Pat, Ray and the family.

• It was also the birthday of Joan Constable and Iris Pick with love from their friends at Care for the Elderly.

• The family all wished Mary Holbrook ‘Happy Birthday’ on the 4th

• And on the 14th Jean, Debra, Catherine, Alan and David, Norman, Chris, Jen, Phil and Gordon all wished Vernon Humphries a happy 80th Birthday.

• Graham Williams had his birthday flag from Care for the Elderly on the 28th.

FEBRUARY• Dorothy, Stephen, Lucia, Nathan

and Lucy remembered Syd Green. Forever in their thoughts.

If your request for the flag comes after the magazine deadline day, 1st January it may not appear in the February edition, but in the following one.

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CAPTION

COMPETITION

Send your captions [email protected] write to the editorsaddress on page 2.We will fly the flag for the person sending the best (printable) caption!

MENDING THE CHURCH FLAGPOLENEW YEARS DAY

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Dear Editor My young relative in Melbourne has asked me how many people have flown under the Clifton suspension bridge? Her Uncle Alan with the Australian Air Force in WW2 was over here in a Spitfire squadron. One of his duties, using a pared down Spitfire to gain extra speed, was to fly alongside V1 flying bombs, and using his wing, tip them into the sea. He told schoolboy me that he had used his Spitfire to fly up the Avon upstream as last of a flock of three machines. He said the last had to deal with the backwash of the others which increased the excitement. I understand that at least one pilot has been killed in this illegal manoeuvre by crashing into the Leigh cliff. I would be grateful to learn what is the history of these activities. Anybody know? No names, no pack drill! Kind regards, and thank you,James Morrell..

Jazz with Jessica and the Park Row Five

Were you privileged to hear Jessica Radcliffe sing in Thornbury with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra in the Festival or on several occasions in Thornbury since then?

Jessica, originally from Bristol, is a rising star in the highly competitive world of jazz singers, she performs regularly with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra.

We are delighted to welcome her back to Thornbury once again in company with The Park Row Five in a relaxed Jazz Café setting on Saturday 27th February 2016. You can enjoy an evening of original arrangements of a wide range of jazz classics, blues and ballads from Gershwin and Ellington to masters of Latin jazz and beyond, performed by The

Park Row Five with Gareth Williams on saxophone and flute, Rob Bartlett on trumpet, Stuart Potter on keyboard and piano, Ray Loadman on double bass and James Heming on drums accompanying Jessica's exhilarating jazz vocals.

It will be an evening of great music in the Armstrong Hall to appeal to all tastes. Finger food will be served in the interval and is included in the price of the ticket. Bar available.

The concert, which is part of the fund raising project in aid of the Armstrong Hall Redevelopment Project (Phase 1) will be held in the Armstrong Hall on Saturday 27th February at 7.30pm. Tickets at £12 each are on sale now at Thornbury Town Hall or by phone on 412272.

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Highways Agency - M49 Junction - This is proposed for the Severnside and Avonmouth area. We expect to start our first round of consultation with local communities in summer 2016.

A403/Ableton Lane – Four non-injury accidents occurred at this junction. Requests for extra street lighting from South Glos. Council Highways have been refused because of the lack of an electricity supply.

A403 – On 7th January the six month repair programme of the South Glos. stretch of this road with commence. This will mean temporary traffic lights, diversions, night road closures and unfortunately delays.

Four Towns/Vale Link & Severnside Transport – The Administrative Offices of these organisations moved to Briarlands Office Park, Unit 9, Pinker Court, Gloucester Road, Rudgeway Bristol BS35 3QH on the 4th January. The new telephone numbers are: - 4T/VL 01454 419372 and Severnside 01454 417519. Beach Road – I have reported some pot holes in this road and requested Streetcare do a full inspection of the entire

Robert C. Griffin “Alverstoke”, 9 Shaymoor Lane, Pilning, South Gloucestershire, BS35 4JR

01454-864055/632624, [email protected]

News for Pilning & Severn Beach

7th January 2015

Dear Ward Members,length. Ref: 321240.

B4055 and Station Road, Pilning – The roadside signpost on the triangle has been knocked down. Streetcare have been informed. Ref: 325809.

Station Road, Pilning -There are two large potholes at the side of the road in the former level crossing. Reported to Streetcare. Ref: 326044.

Nicky Morgan, The Education Minister – has promised internet firewalls in schools to prevent access to hate websites e.g. jihadi on school premises.

Hospitals’ A & E Departments are being overwhelmed by an increase of 50% in alcohol poisoning and drug addition to 250,000 cases per year. This topic needs to have high level political discussions on the medical priority of self-inflicted conditions. NHS has requested that only patients with real emergency conditions attend A & E departments.

Gonorrhea – A mutation of this disease has been discovered in the North of England that has been proved totally resistance to all anti-biotics. The Director of Health is writing to all GPs with the

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best possible course of treatment for this condition.

70,000 Families – were without a home of their own for Christmas. Some in B&B hotels etc. Not much of a Christmas for children having to go out during the day. This does not include single people sleeping rough.

Keep an eye out for – Let’s hope we can keep our area free from fly-tipping, pot-holes, litter and dog mess in 2016 by promptly reporting any problems. Our recycling seems to be very good and on target.

Yours sincerely,Robert C. Griffin Councillor for Pilning & Severn Beach.

The total collected to date for the carol singing at Easter Compton and Compton Greenfield is £858.34. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this magnificent sum either by joining the singing evenings, acting as hosts to the singers, or by listening and contributing in the collection boxes.

Considering the abundant rain that we have been experiencing, it is quite a wonder that all three of the evenings we made our rounds were dry and relatively warm, making life for the singers a lot more comfortable. Our hosts were also spared dripping coats and bedraggled figures turning up at the end of the evening.

I am very happy to say that the Compton carol singing tradition will continue as Sandra Dawkins, of Easter Compton, has stepped into the breach and will be organising the rounds

in 2016. When at school Sandra was a pupil of John Pullin, which keeps a nice link going back to the original carol singing rounds. We shall all be supporting Sandra next Christmas.

Major Ian and Major Tracey Mountford of the Bristol Branch of the Salvation Army are moving on this year to another posting. They have expressed their deepest gratitude to all the Carol Singing Team for the generous support we have given them over the years. The monies have contributed towards the new Church Community and Family Centre which is now up and running in Ashley Road, Bristol.

It only remains for me to wish you all a very Happy and Healthy New Year!

Jane Leslie

2015 COMPTON CAROL SINGING ROUNDS – SUCCESS!

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Easter Compton Neighbourhood WatchMinutes of meeting: Wednesday 6th January 2016

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Easter Compton The BIG Spring Clean 2016

Date for your diary: Saturday 5th March 0930 to 1100, at the Village Hall, standby on Sunday 1000.

Gloves, refuse sacks, litter pickers and hoops will be available.

Refreshments will be provided

If you are willing to give up one hour to make the village a cleaner place, please send an e-mail to confirm to: John Adams at: [email protected] or ring 01454 632711. Thank You.

Attendees: Janet Hiscocks, James Morrell, Anita Madge, Rob Madge, Chris Dawkins, Marian Bennett, Sheila Fulton, John & Elaine Calver, Phil Booy and John Adams. (11 Total - a record)Apologies from: The Police and Rhianne Willey

Items discussedMinutes from last meeting on 15th September 2015 and outstanding items addressedAttendees suggestions & concerns: NoneIs there a better day/time for this meeting? Agreed best: Wed 7.00 pm not second Wed of month.Police Report by Kelly in “In View” ‐ much appreciated. Beat surgery dates are on the board inside the Village Hall. Marian Bennett has kindly agreed to fill the vacancy for a “Watch person” for Church Road/ Cookes Drive .

Thanks to John & Lucinda for the use of the “ The Fox”, for our meetings.Replacement for(NHW Coordinator) Bridget Whittle - Rhianne Willey If you have any matters that you would like raised at the next meeting, or questions for Rhianne, please e‐mail them to me, in advance.

Security:SelectaDNAHome Kit details available. Also, “Immobilise.com”, a free secure database for you to register your valuables and property onto a remote site. More details from myself.“No Uninvited Trader” notices, Bike registration forms, and “Traceable Item” stickers distributed.

Date, time & location of next meeting: To Be Advised

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Pilning & Severn Beach Parish Council

The council met on Monday 4th January 2016 at Pilning Village Hall at 7pm as per the published agenda for a meeting of the Parish Council.

The meeting heard from Michael Dixon of South Glos Council who is co-ordinating the Challenge Fund Project for the A403. The work schedule is listed below along with the plan for your information.

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If you have any items of news or interest you would like to put on the Severn Beach Regeneration Group notice board at Severn Beach station, please contact Cllr Mike Pruett via email [email protected]

The next parish council meeting will be held on Monday 1st February 2016 at 7pm at Severn Beach School, Severn Beach. A copy of the agenda will be placed on the parish council notice boards approximately three days before the meeting. The parish council notice boards are situated outside the village shop in Pilning and McColls in Severn Beach.

To contact the parish council please telephone the clerk on 01454 631499 or by email [email protected]

Victoria Bywater, Clerk to Pilning & Severn Beach Parish Council

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Women’s World Day of Prayer(International and

Interdenominational)

Friday 4th March 2016 at 7.30pm at Aust Evangelical Church,Sandy Lane, Aust, BS35 4AU

Theme - “Receive Children. Receive Me”

Prepared by Christian women of Cuba

Organised and led by women…Everyone and all are welcome

to attend“Together in Prayer”

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NEWS FROM ST PETER’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

We welcome all the new pupils starting this September in Reception, as well as pupils who have moved into the area and are new to the School. Welcome to you all! We are all looking forward to an exciting Term 1 here at St Peter’s.

OPEN MORNINGS – Academic Year 2015/16

We are pleased to announce the school will host three Open Mornings which will give prospective parents the opportunity to have a look around St Peter’s and meet myself, the children and staff of the school. Please keep these dates in your diary, and let your friends/family know. Please feel free to bring family members to look at our fabulous learning environment. The Open Mornings are on the following dates:-

Tuesday 22nd September 9.30 am,Thursday 15th October 9.30 am,Wednesday 25th November 9.30 am

STAFF NEWS

We would like to welcome Elise Bradley to our teaching staff and Bilal Miah and Kelly Lear who have joined St Peter’s as teaching assistants.

In addition to this, we also welcome Christine Jarvis and Jade Bourne who have joined our team of lunchbreak supervisors.

ST PETER’S SUMMER FAYRE

The Summer Fayre took place on Saturday 27th June in the school grounds. The weather was glorious and we had a great turnout. Many thanks to all the family, friends, committee members and staff for their help on the day and in preparation for the Fayre. Rhiannnon Jones- Vice Chair

We would also like to thank the businesses and companies who supported this event and our school cook Julie Morgan, for making all of the lovely scones for the cream teas. We raised over £2,200 which will be used to benefit all pupils in the school.

NEWS FROM ST PETER’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

TIME 4 READING REWARD!

Well done St Peters! We have achieved a Bronze Award through everyone’s hard work. The book lists in the library and outside the staff room are looking very full indeed. New reading monitoring cards were sent home last week and the only change on these is that we are being asked to read 15 minutes a day rather than 10; easy for a super-reading school like ours!

In recognition of everyone’s hard work we had a whole-school treat on Friday 12th January. Explorer-Zone set up a large tent in the hall and each class had an exciting lesson about space within it.

THORNBURY ARTS FESTIVALYear 5 & 6 have been kindly invited to watch a production for schools by the Bristol Old Vic Theatre Students called ‘The Ruff Guide to Shakespeare’ which is being produced at the Armstrong Hall in Thornbury. This is a fabulous opportunity for the children which also marks the four hundredth anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.

LET’S SINGYear 2 are looking forward to Susan Davey (a singing coach) from the South Glos Council Music Service visiting their class for an hour a week for ten weeks.

WEBSITEOur new website is now up and running and we are really pleased with the ‘new look’. Please take a look at www.stpetersprimary.co.uk we think it’s awesome!

Women’s World Day of Prayer (InternationalandInterdenominational)

Friday4thMarch2016at7.30pm

atAustEvangelicalChurch,SandyLane,Aust,BS354AU

Theme-“ReceiveChildren.ReceiveMe”PreparedbyChristianwomenoftheCuba

Organisedandledbywomen….Everyoneandallarewelcometoattend

“TogetherinPrayer”

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Dear EditorI would like to say a very big thank you to the lady and gentleman who came to my assistance when I fell down outside the shops in Severn Beach on the 1st December. I do not know the people so I hope they read the In View magazine to see this message.

Once again, thank you very much for your help.YoursMadeline Baker-Green

Dear EditorI would like to thank most sincerely the 'local well-wishers' for the gift which will be used to get my central heating pump repaired. It was a wonderful surprise to have at Christmas.Norah Chappell

It’s lovely to hear such a heart warming tale of kindness in our village, Ed.

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Following my article last month ‘Cover Story’ I have received thisInformation about the new works on Severnside.

Dear Editor, Thank you for giving SITA UK (now known as SUEZ) the opportunity to explain to your readers about the energy recovery centre that is being constructed just off the A403, next to the Seabank Power Station.

The development of the Severnside Energy Recovery Centre (SERC) represents around £200 million worth of investment in the area. The facility will produce electricity from residual (non-recyclable) waste. It is expected to be fully operational around August/September 2016 and 56 new permanent jobs will have been created.

The SERC will be capable of processing up to 400,000 tonnes of non‐recyclable waste each year. The treatment process will produce enough electricity to power the equivalent of approximately 50,000 homes (comparable to almost half the homes in South Gloucestershire). The site is close to existing National Grid export cables through which the electricity generated will be exported. The SERC is also enabled to potentially export heat and the company, in conjunction with South Gloucestershire Council, is actively assessing the

technical and economic feasibility for the distribution of heat.

Since construction work began on the brownfield land site at the end of 2013 it has created both jobs and business opportunities. Between 200 and 700 people have been working at the site, accumulating over 1.6 million working hours to date.

Testing of the equipment installed without any waste present (called cold commissioning) is underway and it is anticipated that hot commissioning, where waste will start to be delivered and treated on site, will begin in March.

The SERC will be able to accept waste via rail and road. A new railhead at Severnside is being constructed to enable municipal (black bag) waste from West London to arrive by rail, minimising vehicle traffic movements and using an energy efficient mode of transport. A new roundabout has been created on the A403 and a permanent access road to the SERC, so that other waste can be delivered safely via road.

Readers of ‘In View’ can be reassured that thermal treatment of waste is among the most tightly regulated industrial processes in Europe. The SERC has been designed to satisfy the strict standards of the European Union’s current Waste Incineration

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Directive. The facility must operate under an Environment Permit and this was issued by the Environment Agency in 2010.

Representatives of the company developing the SERC have attended a number of meetings of the Pilning and Severn Beach Parish Council to provide updates about the construction and operation of the energy recovery centre.

Readers of ‘In View’ can contact us at severnside‐[email protected] should they have any questions about the development.

About SUEZSUEZ, Recycling and Recovery UK division, (formerly SITA UK) employs more than 5,000 people and provides specialist recycling and waste management services for over 40,000 businesses and 12 million residents nationally. We operate from over 300 locations throughout the UK and have a network of recycling and waste recovery facilities where waste is put to good use – enabling our customers to reduce their impact on the environment.

Michael Dobson Regional Communications Manager SUEZ, Recycling and Recovery UK

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Severn Beach Tang Soo Do is awarded ‘Club of the Year’ status!

Firstly a huge well done to Ashlee Williams, Ty Ellicott, Star Linton, Ruby Rogers, Bailey Rixon, Talitha Ryall and Faustina Smalinskate on their gradings, achieving their next belts. They were fantastic and are one step closer to their goals. Now the year has drawn to a close, I have a huge announcement to make of which I am extremely proud. Every year our organisation has an award ceremony, where they honour individual clubs ‘Most Improved Student’ amongst other awards such as Instructor of the Year, Black Belt of the Year and Club of the Year. This year my ‘Most Improved Student’ went to Talitha Ryall. I’m sure those who know her appreciate how hard she has worked, and how much karate has improved her wellbeing. For those that don’t, Talitha has a variety of ‘challenges’ both mental and physical. For some people the thought of her doing karate is just ‘absurd’. However, this little 8 year old does not give up. I wish that all people had the same outlook on life as this little girl, who graded for her first belt in

November achieving ‘A’ grades. She may not be the most agile, quickest or strongest but in the spirit of our club her attitude and determination knows no boundaries. I was honoured to present her with this award, which was most deserved. I hope this is inspiration to all of you who think you are maybe too ‘old’, too ‘unfit’ or simply ‘not healthy enough’ because I have an 8 year old student who battles through everything. Well done Tali. In addition to this award, Severn Beach has never been nominated for anything before. We have always been the ‘small’ club in the ‘outback’ of Bristol. This year the club has grown from just 5 students to averaging 20 students, and we want to keep growing! We have created Interclub and Open Champions. We have sent students to the World Championships. We also attended the Easter Compton Carnival and did a demonstration. At the award ceremony I was honoured and proud to have been nominated for ‘Club of the Year’. We were ecstatic to have been awarded this prize also. We can now claim that we are 2015 Club of the Year for Dragon Tang Soo Do. The reason we won is due to the students

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efforts, not just mine. I am so proud of them. Next up, I was in total shock to first be nominated and win ‘Instructor of the Year’. My first full year as instructor and the masters of the association nominating me for this award is overwhelming. I was honoured to have received this award and be now known as ‘Instructor of the Year’. Of course, my students demanded I should have won anyway – but to be nominated by other instructors and masters is a wonderful and emotional experience. Thank you to my wonderful students making my instructing worth it.

I just want to say a very Happy New Year to all my wonderful students and their families. We have a lot to look forward to in 2016, and I look forward to seeing all my ninjas taking their next steps. On behalf of the club, my black belts – Pam and Alex and the rest of the association “ All the best for 2016, and well done to my students once again”.

GeorgieInstructor (of the Year!)

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ST PETER’S HOSPICE

ANNUAL QUIZ

St Peters Hospice Severnside Support Group would be delighted to welcome you to the Annual Quiz on Friday 4th March at the Armstrong Hall commencing at 7.15pm. The quiz team should be made up of four people, an excellent supper is served and a very good raffle takes place. The cost is £28.00 per table of four.

For further information and to reserve your table please telephone Mary on 01454 412567, thank you.

Please come along and support St Peters, your local Hospice.

ST PETER’S HOSPICE WINTER WARMER LUNCH StPetersHospiceSevernsideSupportGroupwould be delighted to welcome you to theMethodist Church Hall, Thornbury onWednesday 27th January at 1.00p.m toourWinterWarmerlunch.ThiswillbeCottagePieandCrumblefollowedbytea/coffee–vegetarianoptionwillbeavailable.Ticketsarepricedat£8.00perpersonandareavailable fromtheTownHall inThornbury,from5thJanuary2016.PleasecomealongandsupportStPeters,yourlocalHospice.

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DearEditorPleasecouldIexpressourthanksthroughInViewtoallthepeoplewhogaveussuchtremendoussupportatdad’sfuneralinOctober.Followingalittlewait,Iamnowabletoconfirmthatthecollectionraised£450.00towardstheWilliamAllenOrganRestorationAppealatStPeter’s.Dadwasalwaysagreatsupporteroffundraisingforlocalcharities/appealsthatwouldbenefitourcommunity.Hewouldbereally‘chuffed’thatsomuchhadbeenraisedinhisname.WithbestwishesandmanythanksLinda(Sellick)Fraczyk

JAZZ AT THE PLOUGH PILNING

With Tony Fennell & Friends

1st Sunday of every month

8.30pm until 11pm

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Come and join in our

Fun Quiz Night

Friday 26th February 7.30 to 10.00 pm

£6.00 per team Teams of 4 - 6 welcome [or join a team on the night!] Buffet & soft drinks provided

At Emmaus Church Centre Gorse Cover Road

Severn Beach BS35 4NP

To enquire or enrol your team contact

Tony 631762

A community event organised by Emmaus Church

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A Note from Lindsay JustaweenotetosayabigThankyouforallthelovelycardsandgiftsIhavebeengivenfrommanypatientsatPilningSurgeryalongwithlotsofgoodwishes.Ihaveenjoyedmy9yearsatthesurgerylookingaftermanywonderfulpeopleandfeelveryhonouredtohaveknownyouall.GoodbyesarealwaysdifficultbutIammovingontonewopportunitiesacrossthebridgeandIamsureIwillbumpintomanyofyouagain.Thankyoufromthebottomofmyheart,KeepWell!LoveandBestWishesLindsayxEditorsnote.OnbehalfofthemanyvillagerswhohavebenefitedfromherskillsandcheerfulnessmayIwishhereveryhappinessandsuccessforthefuture.

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The Mobile Foot Health ClinicFor the treatment of ...

Callus, Corns, Athletes Foot,Ingrowing Toe Nails, Fungal

Infections, Nail Cutting, Cracked Heels,Thickened Nails, Involuted Nails

For any of the above foot related problems please contact: Wendy Manning

S.A.C.Dip. FHPT S.A.C Dip FHPPTel: 07966 469504 / 07563 358642

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Easter Compton NHW February 2016

Remember only use 101 if you do NOT need an urgent Police response.

Winter was a bad time for security in Easter Compton, with a break-in at Gables Close and a car break‐in, behind the village hall.SelectaDNA Offer:SelectaDNA is the world’s most advanced solution in tackling theft and burglary. The clear liquid SelectaDNA formula consists of an ultraviolet (UV) tracer and a unique DNA code. SelectaDNA can be used on any item of value. It takes seconds to apply and is virtually impossible to remove.The current offer of £20.00 (including VAT and postage), for the kit is open to all NHW members. Please contact me if you would like further details or wish to purchase an item and I will provide you with a discount code.

Contact details: [email protected]


Christmasiscoming








Christmasiscoming







Police Report

Not much to report for December, which is good news.36 Crimes for the month of December for the whole of the Severn Area. Crimes of note:- Burglary in Easter Compton, where offenders gained entry and once inside stole items of Jewellery.Vehicle crime in Easter Compton and Pilning where damage was caused and items stolen.

Beat Surgery dates for 2016Easter Compton Village Hall 09:15 – 10:00 February 3rd Regards PCSO 9317 Kelly Dimery CN212 Severn Beat Tel: 0117 945 5902

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The £1 Challenge- In aid of St Peter’s Church, Pilning

Join the Challenge when it is launched on 20 February at the coffee morning/table top sale at Mafeking Hall. (or afterwards by contacting Heather Rickards tel. 01454 632134) How it works: You will be given a £1 coin and a leaflet with ideas of how to make your money grow, and where to hand in your money before the end of the challenge on Easter Sunday (27 March). You may wish to bake cakes, knit Easter chicks, carve whistles or sow seeds - and then sell the product and repeat the activity with your profit. We look forward to hearing what you make or do.

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• Accountancy• Self Assessment• Corporation tax• Vat• Payrolls & Bookkeeping

Every Thursday at 7:30pm (From 28th January 2016)

Severn Beach Primary School For more info contact Tiffany or just come along

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priding ourselves on quality workmanship and excellent customer services.

All aspects of work undertaken including:Kitchens

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One of the better jokes inColin’s Christmas Cracker!

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email [email protected]

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Guttering Pressure washing

Drains unblocked & repaired External painting Garden clearance

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SEVERNBEACH&DISTRICTOVER50’SCLUB

FirstlyImustapologisetoallofourmembers,andtomyreaders–Bert&Elsie.ImissedthedeadlineforJanuary'sissue!Icanonlyhangmyheadinshameandpromisetodobetterthisyear.Talkingofwhich,inJanuarywehadourAnnualGeneralMeetingduringwhichourTreasurerreportedontheendofyearaccounts,thecommitteemembershipwasratified,andwelookedforwardtoanothersuccessfulyearattheclub.WealsohadliveentertainmentfromDeadwoodStage,andourownunique‘noholdsbarred’versionofPlayYourCardsRight,alwaysagoodlaugh.InFebruarywehavePrizeBingoonthe4th,ValentinesTeaandRaffleonthe11th,ClubForum–sorryfolks,membersonly–onthe18thandliveentertainmentfromSpectrumonthe25th.Theseladiesarereallyprofessional,withavariedprogramme,soifyou'refreebetween2.00pmand3.30pmdocomealong,bringafriendortwo,andenjoytheentertainment.AsalwaysyouarewelcometojoinusanyThursdaybetween2-3.00pm,welookforwardtomeetingyou.Ifyouhaveanyqueriesabouttheclubpleasedon’thesitatetocallme,numberbelow.

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Pilning & Severn Beach WI

Trip to Frankfurt Christmas Market, Birmingham. On 24th November 2015, seven of our Members along with many others from around the Federation area, travelled to the Birmingham Christmas Market. We arrived at around 10.45am to a very cold day, but thankfully no rain, until that is, it was almost time to head back to the Coaches at 4.30p.m.We were so lucky. What a wonderful Market, numerous stalls with gifts of all kinds, plenty of eating and drinking places, music, lights and various other activities going on all around. We also had time to visit the shops if we wanted and the magnificent Library which was close by. A most enjoyable day was had by all. December 2015 MeetingThis Meeting was well attended by both our own Members and visiting Members from the Severn Bridge Group. It was a fun day, starting with a very quick Business Meeting and followed, initially by Roy Edwardes and his son Jonathan who had very kindly stepped in at the last moment when our nominated Speaker was unable to attend. Firstly Jonathan told us about the St. Peters Church organ which is at present away being refurbished. Several people had made a visit to the workshop recently to see how things were progressing and Jonathan had managed to record some music whilst he was there, this

PILNING & SEVERN BEACH W.I. October brought us to our Annual General Meeting, and election of Officers and Committee. Carl Sheddon from Trading Standards came to inform us of the changes recently introduced in connection with the Rights of Consumers. You now have 14 days to cancel a contract instead of the previous seven days. Unfortunately, milk deliveries, paper rounds and time-share agreements are not included. They co-operate with DEFRA, Police, Inland Revenue and Primary Care Trusts. Anything suspicious should be notified to them with a photograph or car registration number. Some interesting information. A good Federation Annual General Meeting was held at Weston-super-Mare in September and enjoyed by three members who attended. The Knitters’ Coffee Morning on 1st October was attended by 7 visitors and 12 members. There are also two events in November where some members will be present. Plans are being set up for our post Christmas Lunch in early January. Please ring 01454 631170 for any further information regarding our meetings on 3rd Wednesday of the month at Mafeking Hall, Pilning.

he played back to us and on behalf of everyone I must say it sounded wonderful. Roy then informed us that over the years he had always taken a keen interest in writing poems, he and Jonathan read the first poem about Brunel’s statue on Paddington Station. Trains are a subject we all now know Roy has knowledge about and enjoys greatly. Unfortunately Jonathan had to leave us at this point so Roy filled in the hour or so by entertaining us by alternately reciting one of his poems and then getting us all to sing a carol, he had thoughtfully supplied us all with song sheets and Sharon Edwardes had recorded the carols so we were able to join in and sing with gusto. It was a lovely atmosphere and the time was enjoyed by all. We appreciate and thank him for filling in at short notice, his poems are great by the way.

It was then time to sit and enjoy lunch, and by golly, what a spread our Members managed to put on again, it was fantastic. Lots of salads and savouries followed by the most delicious dessert, coffee and After Eight Mints - if you dared!! Thanks go to all our Members for yet another splendid effort. Happy New Year to One and All.

SEVERNBEACHCARNIVAL/FETE2016

TherewillbeameetingatTheKing’sArms,Redwick,onthelastSaturdayofeverymonth,at1pm,todiscusstheproposals.

Anyonewhowouldliketohelp,orhasanyideas,willbeverywelcome

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PILNINGSURGERYSUPPORTGROUPHealthwatch10TopTipstoGetTheMostOutofYourGPAppointment● Isyourissueurgent?DoyouneedtoseeaspecificGP?Ifyouhavealong-termillnesswouldyoubenefitfromseeingaGPwho

knowsyourhistorypersonally?● Takenotestohelpyou.BeforeyouseeyourGP,beclearinyourownmindwhatyouwanttosay.Makeanoteofyoursymptoms,worriesandanyquestionsthatyouwouldliketoask.● Severalproblems?Seeifyoucanbookadoubleappointment.● Take a list of your medicines - prescribed or otherwise.Bringalistofanymedicationyouaretaking,includingover-the-counter

and/oralternativemedicines.YourGPneedstoknoweverythingyouaretaking.

● Discussimportantthingsfirstandsticktothepoint.Makesureyoutellthedoctorabouttheimportantthingsfirstandtrytogettothepoint.Donotfeelyouhavetojustifybeingthereorleaveyour

mainconcerntotheend.● Notclearontreatmentplan?Askagain.Makesureyoufullyunderstandthenextstepsbeforeyouleavethe

room.Ifyoudon't,thendon'tbeafraidofaskingtheGPtogothroughtheplanagain.

● Askwhotocontactifyouhaveanymorequestions.Youmaythinkofmorequestionsthatyouwouldliketoaskonceyou

haveleftthesurgery.● Ifyouneedsupport,takearelative,carerorfriendwithyoutotheconsultation.

● Unhappy?AsktoseeanotherGP.Ifyou'renothappy,youcanasktoseeanotherGPinthepractice.YoucanalsochangeGPpractices,butyoushould,asafirststep,alwaysdiscuss

yourconcernswithapracticestaffmemberfirst.● Couldthepracticenursedealwithyourproblem?Inmanycases,apracticenursecoulddealwithyourconcern,soconsiderthisasanalternativetomakinganappointmentwithaGP.

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GENERAL REPAIRS

01454 632329

Combined Church Calendar St Peter’s, Pilning. Anglican / Methodist

Date Time Service Leader Sidesman Flowers

31 Jan 10am CAFE CHURCH Rev Ann Parker Julie Fennell S Dianne Heal 7 Feb 10am Holy Communion Rev Ann Parker Gill Harper Sharon Edwardes 14 Feb 10am

4pm Morning Worship TAIZE (St Helen’s)

Glyn Varney Roy Edwardes LENT

21 Feb 10am Holy Communion Rev Roger Ducker Iain Gray LENT 28 Feb 10am Morning Prayer Rev Ann Parker Mark Richards LENT

Cleaning Rota 7 Feb 14 Feb 21 Feb 28 Feb Jeanette Gill Harper & Lyn Pratt Mark and Gill Ian Benning

Morning and Evening Prayer are said on THURSDAYS at 8am and 5.3m The church is open for a chat at 4.30pm on Thursdays. For information on events / funerals / weddings search www.achurchnearyou.com/pilning-st-peter

EASTER COMPTON METHODIST CHURCH

Minister Rev Michael Etheridge 0117 974 3119 Steward Mrs M. Richards 01454 614264

Date Time Service Leader Steward Flowers 7th Feb 3 pm Holy Communion Rev M. Etheridge Mr Swain Mrs Gardener 21 Feb 3 pm Evening Worship J. Ashplant Mr Swain E. Cain

COFFEE MORNING on Tuesday 16 February from 10.30am. Come and enjoy a chat, a coffee or tea, browse the stalls, and maybe meet new friends.

Minister Rev Ann Parker 01454 632329 Churchwardens Mr J. Edwardes 01454 632646 Ms Olwen Murray 01454 633979 Methodist Steward c/o Rev Roger Ducker 01454 631228 Wedding Co-ordinator Ms Olwen Murray 01454 633979

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TRANSPORT SERVICESOffice: +44 (0) 1454 633473

Facsimile: +44 (0) 1454 633565Home: +44 (0) 1454 633140

Mobile: 07831 207160

All Saints, Compton Greenfield

Minister Rev Ann Lloyd 01454 613302 Churchwarden Ms Janet Hiscocks 01454 632218 For Baptisms / weddings contact Janet (above) For Funerals contact Janet (above) All other enquiries to Rev Ann Lloyd (above)

Date Time Service Leader Sidesman Flowers 7 Feb 8am

4.30pm Holy Communion Evensong

Rev Ann Lloyd Rev Ann Lloyd

Richard Jones Bob Bignell

LENT

14 Feb 10.30am Holy Communion Rev Ann Lloyd Bill Poulsom LENT 21 Feb 10.30am Matins Rev Ann Lloyd Ian Leslie LENT 28 Feb 10.30am Holy Communion Rev Ann Lloyd Celia Madle LENT CLEANING ROTA

7 Feb 14 / 21 / 28 Feb Mrs Page and Mrs Clarke Alison and Sarah

SEVERN BEACH UNITED CHURCH

ALL SERVICES HELD AT EMMAUS CHURCH Gorse Cover Rd

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Anglican / Methodist Minister Rev Ann Parker 01454 632329 Churchwarden / Steward Robert Griffin 01454 632624

DATE TIME SERVICE LEADER 7 Feb 4pm Holy Communion Rev Ann Parker 21 Feb 4pm Songs of Praise Rev Ann Parker







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Emmaus Church Centre

Gorse Cover Road, Severn Beach Bristol BS35 4NP Leader - Mr John Miller Phone: 01454 632274. Email: [email protected] Website: www.emmauschurchcentre.org Look for us on Facebook: Emmaus Church

Emmaus is a friendly Christian Church made up of a cross-section of local people who are 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.

Tues /Wed /Thurs: 7.30/8.00 pm - Home Groups (small groups meeting in homes) Friday: 6.30pm - Youth Group – at Emmaus Centre – contact Emma 07860351505

This term’s theme - ‘Focus on Jesus’ Date Time Service Speaker Sun 7th February 10.30am

7.00pm Family Service with communion Celebration at Woodlands Church

Bill Beales

Sun 14th February 10.30am 7.00pm

Family Service Prayer for Healing

Steve Loader

Sun 21st February 10.30am 7.00pm

Family Service Service at Faith House

John Doherty


Family Service Prayer for the Church

Paul Green

Toddler Group for children from birth to 4 years accompanied by their parent/guardian

Every Wednesday 10am - 12am Baby area, Toys, Outdoor area,

Songs/Music £1 for snack

Emmaus Church Centre, Gorse Cover Road, Severn Beach

More info contact: Emma 07860351505

‘Breakfast Club’

Sunday 14th & 28th February 10 – 11.30am

Breakfast (cereal, toast, bacon butties)

Story DVD, Craft

for families (children with an adult)

Emmaus Church Centre 2 Gorse Cover Road


Contact: Alison Carmody – 01454 633039


Gorse Cover Road, Severn Beach Bristol BS35 4NP Leader - Mr John Miller Phone: 01454 632274. Email: [email protected] Website: www.emmauschurchcentre.org Look for us on Facebook: Emmaus Church Emmaus is a friendly Christian Church made up of a cross-section of local people who are 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. Tues /Wed /Thurs: 7.30/8.00 pm - Home Groups (small groups meeting in various homes) Friday: 6.30pm - Youth Group – at Emmaus C Centre – contact Emma 07860351505

This term’s theme - ‘Focus on Jesus’ Date Time Service Speaker Sun 3rd January 10.30am


John Miller

Sun 10th January

10.30am 7.00pm


Peter Andrews

Sun 17th January 10.30am 7.00pm


Sam Marsh

Sun 24th January 10.30am 7.00pm


David Lawrence

Sun 31st January 10.30pm 6.30pm

Family Service GATHERING at Thornbury Baptist

JM Molyneux Bishop M Hill







Sunday 17th & 31st January 10 – 11.30am


Story DVD, Craft






Gorse Cover Road, Severn Beach Bristol BS35 4NP Leader - Mr John Miller Phone: 01454 632274. Email: [email protected] Website: www.emmauschurchcentre.org Look for us on Facebook: Emmaus Church

Emmaus is a friendly Christian Church made up of a cross-section of local people who are 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.

Tues /Wed /Thurs: 7.30/8.00 pm - Home Groups (small groups meeting in homes) Friday: 6.30pm - Youth Group – at Emmaus Centre – contact Emma 07860351505

This term’s theme - ‘Focus on Jesus’ Date Time Service Speaker Sun 7th February 10.30am


Bill Beales



Steve Loader

Sun 21st February 10.30am 7.00pm


John Doherty



Paul Green







Sunday 14th & 28th February 10 – 11.30am


Story DVD, Craft





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1stPilningRainbowsPilningVillageHall([email protected])BingoSevernBeachVillageHall.8pm(633440)WednesdaysTheVillagePlayers,PilningVillageHall7pm(01454850653)PebblesToddlersEmmausChurchCentre10am(01454631516)ThursdaysLinedancing,MafekingHall,10am(632028)SevernBeachMothers&Toddlers,SBVillageHall9-11.633537Over50’sClub,SevernBeachVillageHall,2pm(633871)TangSooDoKarate,SevernBeachV.H.6.30pm(07496165017)SlimmingWorldSevernBeachSchool7.30pm(07790800001)FridaysPilningPlodders,TheWayGym,CrossHandsRoad6pmBingoatMafekingHall8pm(Details632765)SaturdaysOldburyFootballClubPilningVillageHallcontact(07855446925)SevernBeachYouthFootballPilningVillageHall(631358)GROUPSMEETINGALLWEEKPilningPipsPre-school,PilningVillageHall.Contact(07748053730),termtimeonly.SevernBeachPreschoolgroundsofSBSchool,Contact(633377)TheWayGymPilningVillageHallvarioustimes.Contact(07961608259)ZUMBASevernBeachVHandMafekingHall.ContactSam,(07973406691)GROUPSMEETINGMONTHLY1stMon.StitchesGroupEmmausChurch7pm(632571)1stTues.GardenersClubMafekingHall7.30pmcontact(632936)3rdTues.CoffeeMorningEasterComptonMethodistchurch2ndWeds.ComptonWIatTheHalls7.30pm([email protected])3rdWeds.Pilning&SBeachWIMafekingHall10.15am(631170)1stFri.YorkieMen’sGroupEmmausChurch1stSat.CoffeeMorning1stSev.BeachScouts.Mafekinghall10amACTIVEORGANISATIONS,meetingatdifferenttimes,youmaywishtocontact1stSevernBeachScoutsMafekingHallPilningcontactGSL(07962148881)SevernsideRamblerscontact(www.severnside-ramblers.org.uk)P&SBLocalHistoryGroupMrsValGeorge(632287)([email protected])[email protected]

Monday 8th February

9.30am to 3.45pm

Transport arranged Lunch £5.00

Emmaus Church Centre, Gorse Cover Road


Contact: Pamela Griffin 632624

‘Holiday at Home’

Lunch, craft, entertainment, activities, company….

“For all who cannot get away independently or are lonely”

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