Our Community June 2015 Issue 238 The free magazine delivered to every home in Pilning, Severn Beach and Easter Compton Editorial Cold Calling Technology www.inviewmag.co.uk The Community Magazine prints 2,000 copies which are distributed to 5,500 readers Editor Roy Edwardes 01454 632670 21 Chessell Avenue, Pilning BS35 4LP [email protected] The deadline for articles for ‘In View’ is the FIRST OF THE MONTH Graphic Designer Gayle Smith [email protected] Printing Sign Design & Print Ltd 0117 370 6236 info@signdesignand print.co.uk Make new friends and have fun! Thornbury Volunteer Centre will be holding a drop-in session at Easter Compton Village Hall on Wednesday 10 June between 10am-12 noon. We offer advice & information on volunteering opportunities & welcome visits from anyone with an interest in volunteering. . Tel: 01454 413392 Twitter: @thornburyvc Facebook: thornburyvolunteers [email protected] www.volunteer-thornbury.co.uk Business Advertising and Accounts Debbie Biggs 01454 632200 3 Redwick Gardens [email protected] Delivery Organiser Bob Benjamin 01454 632609 Webmaster Mike Pruett [email protected] Hardcopy Collector Severn Beach Frances Barr MBE, 54 Beach Road The editor reserves the right to edit as he thinks necessary. No anonymous articles are printed. Reproduction of any material in this publication is illegal and may not be used without the authors consent. 2 Windmill House Old Down, near Thornbury Care Home for the retired and elderly • • • • • • Space, Privacy, Companionship Single rooms with en-suite facilities 5 lounge areas Homely surroundings Beautiful landscaped gardens Medical needs catered for For further infomation, please telephone; 01454 413818 Isn’t technology wonderful? (Don’t all shout at once). Everybody seems to have it either glued to their ear or gazing at its glowing surface blissfully unaware of the bit of the world they’re sat in. I’ve got one of those wonderful mobile phones called a Doro – loved by older folk everywhere simply because it is a PHONE! It just connects me to the person I want to speak to – or to type out a text to them, and, it has nice clear numbers. Until now this has been fine, but, probably like lots of you, there are times when I’ve seen one of those moving adverts on the telly where children die because they drink filthy water. At that point I have sometimes been moved sufficiently to follow the instructions, text WATER to the number given, and they take £3 out of my phone account. Easy! Then the tech guys move in. Having quietly donated to Water Aid a couple of times, and been instantly thanked by them, I suddenly got a call from someone, on my mobile (that I don’t give out the number unless I choose to) who thanked me again, and “could you answer a few questions” and you all know what’s coming next “could I pledge a regular amount”. Sorry, answer “No, and please get me off your database or I won’t do it again”. Hopefully they heeded my polite (just) refusal and then I got another text. This time it was for the disastrous earthquake in Nepal, from the same people. I was a bit peeved about this. Like anyone else I am appalled at the loss of life and the problems of survivors. So what do I do? First job was to text ‘OUT’ to the request for money. True to their word they removed me from the list. Did I feel good about it? Nope! How can I turn away from orphaned children, starving people, and wrecked lives and have a clear conscience? Well, I found another way. It’s easy enough, you go into Morrisons and put your money in the buckets on the checkouts. No names, no pack drill and conscience eased. I shall also have gone along to the hastily organised coffee morning at Mafeking Hall to support Fiona Ormerod who has several times worked with the people devastated by the disaster to give them medical help. But isn’t it a shame, that I cannot sit in my armchair at home, see an appeal on TV and think “I can afford 3 quid” and just text it to them, easy peasy – and they go and spoil it by asking for more. Roy This article was written before news of the tragic death of ‘Poppy seller’ Olive Cook, was known. Cover picture. All Saints, Compton Greenfield – by Pete Thomas 3 Comment “Summer is here again!” How time flies! The last “Comment” I wrote for “In View” - for last December’s issue - was all about last summer, and some notable experiences I remembered at that time. And now we are into another summer; though at the time of writing we are having a remarkably cold spell in early May. That’s British weather for you! Whatever the weather, as I have no doubt mentioned before, I enjoy walking each morning along the Binn Wall - as the sea wall along the front at Severn Beach is called. Carrying a pair of binoculars, I’m ready to focus on anything of interest, whether wading birds on the mud flats, or shipping getting in and out of Avonmouth or Portbury. But what dominates the scene without doubt is the colossal bridge, the Second Severn Crossing, striding out across the estuary, carrying the busy M4 Motorway into South Wales. A truly remarkable engineering feat! Mind you, there is another remarkable engineering feat following the same line as the bridge, though you cannot see it at all. That, of course, is the Severn Tunnel, taking the main London to South Wales railway line deep under the estuary. All you can see is the old ventilation shaft just by the Binn Wall at the end of Shaft Road (appropriately enough). And although we cannot see them, we know that express and local trains are frequently passing to and fro through that wonderful tunnel which was constructed in Victorian times. 4 One might conclude that we here in this area occupy a strategic jumping-off point for crossing the Severn Estuary. But of course this has not been the case for many years, - not like the time before the two bridges were built, when you could load your car on to a train at Pilning Station to get through the tunnel to Severn Tunnel Junction on the Welsh side, - or going further back to before the tunnel was opened, - the time when you could get on a ferry at New Passage! Now, as we sometimes have to tell bewildered motorists during the summer, you can’t get on to that bridge from Pilning or Severn Beach; you’d have to drive up to Almondsbury or along to Avonmouth, or take the older Severn Bridge from Aust. And try going by train from Severn Beach Station to Cardiff! if you can’t catch that once-a-week train that stops at Pilning! But let’s count our blessings. Though we can often hear the noise of traffic on the M4 going over the bridge, and have to put up with a lot of lorries on the A403, we are not overwhelmed by traffic passing through between England and Wales. We can just go on enjoying the view! By the time you read this, I hope the weather will have warmed up a bit, and that you will have a very good summer! 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Sun 14 June Bradford on Avon, Westwood & 09:00 7 miles Jill M Avoncliff – taking you along canal AW 07868727971 Fri 17 April towpaths across farmland & Severnside Ramblers. Tytherington/Milbury Heath. 2 hrs. Lanes, fields & tracks – through woodland. Superb views. Couple of steep ascents. hopefully with glimpses of seasonal flora. Meet 9.30 Aldi Car Park Bradley Stoke. Wed 17 Dovecote and Bruton Countryside Contact –Jean 01179 761445. June Optional visit to Hauser & Wirth WWW gallery in the afternoon. Sun 19 Aart pril 08:41 BTM 4 miles Ann 0117 9798628 Wed 17 Evening Walk C - Pill JoyDown, Severnside Ramblers am –& Dursley. 11 miles. 18:30 Across fields &3 miles tracks to Peaked June AW 0117 9334998 Uley Bury and Coaley Peak. Meet 8.30 Aztec West. Contact Ken 01179 315108 L Sun 21 June Dingle Joy Sun 26 ACoombe pril M AW 0117 9334998 Severnside Ramblers. Local walk -‐ Bradley Bluebells. 5 3.5 miles. 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Good views. 08:30 AW 11 miles Iford Manor & Gardens – and walk to Avoncliff. (Admission charge to gardens.) 10:49 BTM 5/6 miles Brian 01454 880508 07547 325438 Ann 0117 9798628 Margaret 0117 9684140 Getting my hair off! Rachel Herring of Severn Beach is having her head shaved for charity. She hopes everyone will sponsor her for the charity The Brailer Project. The event takes place at Morrisons Store, Cribbs Causeway, on Sunday June 7th at 11.30am Pop in and see it happen.. Morrisons are doubling her sponsor Collection. CANCER RESEARCH UK Thornbury and District Cancer Research UK Committee are holding a Zumbathon on Sunday 14th June from 10am until 1pm at the Armstrong Hall, Thornbury. To join in this super fundraising event register with your Zumba Teacher and pay at the door or show how much you have been sponsored for. The 3 hour Event will cost £20 and there will be a Raffle and cake sale. Contact Pam on 01454 416941 6 7 Roll up – Roll up – Roll up EASTER COMPTON CARNIVAL At Capricorn Plumbing, our qualified plumbers apply the same high standards of quality, integrity, tidiness and politeness in everything they do. We take credit cards for your convenience, and you can be sure of a fair price too. But don’t th take our word for it – call us for a free, no obligation quote today! Saturday 13 June – Procession from 1pm You’re in safe hands for... Our For complete • complete bathroom makeovers, including design, tiling and electrics reassurance askages. to Carnival Day is nearly here and we have fun and entertainment for all • boiler installations, servicing and landlord certification see our customer theme this year is Heroes and Villains. If you need a little help with this think Marvel • plumbing, gas and oil repairs and installations throughout your home service charter • a fast emergencycomic call out service with no call out charge characters but don’t be restricted by this… The procession will be led by the Carnival Queen & Princess’s followed by Gymnasts and music. We are looking forward to a varied selection of floats with men, women and children dressed up as their favourite characters. t: 01454 270179 m: 07971 602826 73 Northover Road, Westbury on Trym, Bristol BS9 3LQ • www.capricornplumbing.co.uk Delightful 3 bedroom family villa in a quiet location, between Coral Bay and Paphos in Cyprus. Sleeps 6, private pool. For further details contact: Ann Parker on 01454 632329 or e-mail [email protected] The Mobile Foot Health Clinic For the treatment of ... In the field there will be Arena events including acrobatics, music, dog agility, kid’s games and a lesson from the lads at The Way Gym. We have some fantastic raffle prizes again this year - tickets can be purchased in The Fox or at the Raffle stall on the day. LOOK OUT FOR THE CARNIVAL PROGRAM COMING THROUGH YOUR DOOR SOON Please remember the road through Easter Compton will be closed from around 1.15pm until 2.15pm to allow the procession to travel safely along the road. If you fancy doing the scarecrow trail please contact Denise for details [email protected] and enjoy viewing them around the village. If you fancy joining the Carnival Committee or helping on the day please get in touch with Neta on 07980 175565 or Chris on 07722 160360 8 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 FHPP Tel: 07966 469504 / 07563 358642 Rebecca’s Sewing Room Seamstress all your sewing needs 01454 633905 or 07855 745849 33 Cross Hands Road, Pilning, Bristol BS35 4JB [email protected] www.rebeccassewing room.wordpress.com SJ Property Services Home improvement service based in Severn Beach priding ourselves on quality workmanship and excellent customer services. All aspects of work undertaken including: Kitchens Bathrooms Bedrooms Carpentry and Joinery Plastering Plumbing Tiling For a free quotation or advice contact us on Tel: 01454 632452 Mobile: 07866368445 www.sj-propertyservices.co.uk Call Debbie with your In View adverts on 01454 632200 or email [email protected] 9 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. APRIL • • The flag flew for the following events not recorded in the previous edition. On the 24th Pilning Church choirs paid tribute at the funeral of their patron Ruby Smith. Ruby, 96, was well known in Severn Beach. The next day, 25th, the family of Bridget Teakel remembered the first anniversary of her passing. MAY • 10 Chris and Norman Humphries celebrated their wedding anniversary on the 2nd, which was also Norman’s birthday. • • Congratulations came from Phil, Vernon, Jean, Gordon and all the family. Linda and all the family remembered the day they lost Dukie Brankin and flew the flag for him on the 7th. John Reason was remembered on his birthday, the 8th, by Louise and grandson Alfie. JUNE • • • On Father’s Day Dukie Brankin was remembered by Linda and family, And on the 30th Julie and ‘Moggy’ Morgan celebrate their Silver Wedding. Mike, Delcia and family sent congratulations, and so do we. Congratulations to Margaret & Gordon Bland on their DIAMOND WEDDING on the 25th. If your request for the flag comes after the magazine deadline day, 1st May it may not appear in the June edition, but in the following one. CAT KENNELS NEW PASSAGE PILNING Fully Licensed Boarding Cattery Tel: 01454 632456 INDEPENDENT MOT TESTING STATION ELBERTON GARAGE, ELBERTON, PILNING, BS35 4AQ TESTING CLASS 3,4,5 & 7 Tel 01454 414670 / 07557 445468 Open 06.30-17.30 Monday-Friday 06.30-19.30 Tuesday's. The only independent MOT centre in Bristol Call Debbie with your In View adverts on 01454 632200 or email [email protected] PILNING BUILDERS ALL BUILDING WORK UNDERTAKEN NO JOB TOO SMALL CARPENTRY - PLUMBING - DECORATING KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTINGS MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS TEL: 01454 614887 MOB: 07932 153300 www.pilningbuilders.co.uk and PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Professional wall & floor tiling General maintenance & repairs Any DIY considered - Flat pack assembly Friendly, reliable service No job too small - Free quotations Call Andy on: 07899 667968 or 01179 505486 e-mail: [email protected] 11 Severnside Churches Festival SONGS OF PRAISE with The Revd Roger Ducker Sunday June 7th at 6pm at Alveston Methodist Church Come and Celebrate Together 12 13 Thornbury Science Festival 2015 In July 2011 Thornbury’s first Science Festival provided a week of events to enable members of the public to interact with science activities and scientists. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive and as a result the second such festival will take place from Thursday, July 9th to Saturday, July 18th this year. A detailed programme of all the events will be available four weeks before the festival begins. Tickets, mostly priced at £5 - £7 per head can be obtained at a box office in the town in the weeks leading up to it. Telephone and email bookings for tickets will also be possible. The festival will feature twelve events open to the public, beginning with two performances of Michael Frayn’s acclaimed play “Copenhagen” and ending with a Science and Technology Exhibition and (weather permitting) an astronomical observing session. Along the way there will be opportunities to try your hand at making your own perfume, to find out about the Rosetta comet mission and about Tyntesfield’s medicine cabinet. There will be a Science Question Time evening, with an opportunity to pose a question to the panel as well as talks on cancer research, and the Bristol Dinosaur Project. For full details see the MyThornbury web site www.mythornbury.co.uk/ sciencefestival. WASP? What’s that about? For enquiries and bookings please contact Lucinda on 07964 630144 or [email protected] Ideal for Wedding Receptions, Anniversaries, Clubs, and Conferences 14 Why not visit www.eastercompton.org to find out about hiring the Celebration and Carnival Suites now available at The Halls. Charges start at £35 per half-day WASP (Wheels at St Peter’s) is a registered charity, formed in 1997, by members of St Peter’s Church, Pilning, with the aim of recycling mobility scooters, and wheelchairs, to villagers in the ‘In View’ area who need them. It relies on donations to keep going. It also runs the WASP Luncheon Club which provides elderly residents with a monthly visit to a pub for lunch. There appear to be lots of village people who have no idea what WASP is or does. If you suddenly have need, short or longer term, of the use of a wheelchair WASP will do its best to help out. You may see some of its dozen or so scooters (bearing a WASP number plate) around the area. These are ‘recycled’ as needed, although since its inception when there was a lot of ‘Rip off’ activity going on, scooters have become more affordable. If you buy one, when you come to sell it on, you usually find your £1500 scooter is worth £100, if you’re lucky, WASP scooters don’t have that problem, they get passed around! All riders pay for is third party insurance £100 per year. All maintenance is carried out by Pearce Bros Mobility, Yate, on behalf of WASP. Light maintenance and some administration is carried out by Mike Woodhouse, and the secretary is Robert Griffin who can be contacted by email [email protected] or on 01454 632624. 15 Thornbury Science Festival 2015 th th Thursday, July 9 -‐ Saturday, July 18 BOOKING FORM NAME ……………………………………………………………………………… ADDRESS ………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… POSTCODE ……………………………………………………………………… Tel. No. (land line)…………………………………… Tel. No. (mobile)……………………………………… To: Science Festival Box Office c/o Mr. R. Williams “Ashlea” Haw Lane Olveston BS35 4EG telephone 01454 612850 th th Thornbury Town Hall. Box Office June 16 to July 9 (10 am to 4 pm) Tuesdays and Thursdays only, th Postal bookings will be accepted from June 8 and will be dealt with in order of receipt. Please enclose a stamped addressed envelope with order, or collect tickets, by arrangement when booking, from the Box Office in Thornbury Town Hall on the dates given above. Enquiries re. tickets to [email protected] or telephone 01454 612850 Date Event No. of tickets Price Total Thu July 9, 7.30 pm “Copenhagen” £ 7 “Copenhagen” £ 7 The Rosetta-‐Philae Mission – tale of a comet £ 5 Mon July 13, 7.30 pm Cancer Wars £ 6 Mon July 13 7.30 pm Forensic Science Workshop £ 5 Tue July 14, 3 pm Tyntesfield’s Cabinet of Curiosities £ 5 Tue July 14, 7.30 pm The Bristol Dinosaur Project £ 6 Wed July 15, 7.30 pm A Reduced History of Chemistry £ 6 Thu July 16, 12 noon Coming up Smelling of Roses £ 6 Thu July 16, 7.30 pm Water, water -‐ everywhere? £ 5 Fri July 17, 7.30 pm Science Question Time * £ 6 Sat July 18, 10 am to 4.30 pm Science and Technology Exhibition (Tickets also available on the door) £ 5 adult £ 2 child Sat July 18, 10.30 pm Astronomical Observing £ 5 Final Total Cossham Hall Thu July 10, 7.30 pm Cossham Hall Sat July 11, 7.30 pm Cossham Hall Castle School Main Hall Castle School 6th Form Hall Methodist Lower Hall th Castle School 6 Form Hall Cossham Hall Methodist Lower Hall Cossham Hall Armstrong Hall Thornbury Leisure Centre Venue to be arranged Easter Compton NHW June 2015 Spring Crime Reduction Advice. Incidents of ‘walk in’ burglaries tend to increase in the spring, with people often unaware that they have been burgled until they search for something! Crime Reduction Advice:-‐ • If working in the garden ensure all house doors and windows are secure. • Always put away gardening equipment. • Ensure outbuildings are adequately secured and that items within are marked (house number and postcode) and registered on www.immobilise.com 101 Number How does it work? When you call 101, the system will determine your location and connect you to the Police force covering your area. You will hear a recorded message announcing which police force you are being connected to. If a caller is on a boundary between two or more forces, the recorded message will give them a choice of which force to be connected to. How much does it cost to call? Calls to the 101 non-‐emergency number will cost 15 pence for the entire call, no matter how long the call or what time of day it is. This applies to both landlines and mobile phones. Top 5 reports and numbers: • Nuisance: ASB 41,765 • Concerns for Safety: 40,401 • Suspicious Incident : 37,837 • Highway Disruption: 32,778 • Violence Against a Person: 19,052 Remember only use 101 if you do NOT need an urgent Police response. *If you would like to submit a question for Science Question Time, please email to [email protected] by Friday, July 3 r d . For alterations or updates please see www.mythornbury.co.uk/sciencefestival. Signed ……………………………………………………………………….. Date ……………………………………………… Cheque enclosed for £ ……………………..(Payable to Thornbury Science Festival) Please note: We regret that we are unable to give refunds or exchanges . 16 Contact details: [email protected] 17 Bristol NW Foodbank Thank you all very much for the donations to the Foodbank. The weight of the donations from January is as follows: January – 40.45kgs + individual donation 52kgs February – 34.30kgs March – 63.70kgs April – 35.65kgs Here is a reminder of the list of food donations preferred by the Foodbank -‐ Sugar Cereals Soup Tins of puddings, inc Rice & Pasta sauces Custard Tea bags / instant coffee Long life fruit juice Tins of vegetables Pasta / rice Tinned meat / fish Biscuits or snack bars Instant mashed potato UHT milk Also soap, toothpaste, Jams, etc. nappies Tins of fruit Donations of food can be left at Emmaus Church Centre on Sunday mornings, 9.30am to 12noon and at St Peter’s Church 10 – 11am and will be delivered to the Avonmouth Foodbank outlet on Monday mornings. Question: How can people receive help from a Foodbank? Answer: With a Voucher -‐ The Bristol NW Foodbank voucher holders are care agencies, charities and other organisations that come into contact with vulnerable families or individuals in our local community, who may find themselves in crisis and in need of a food package from the Foodbank. This is intended as a short term help, until the agency is able to help their client resolve their situation. Go to www.bristolnwfoodbank.org.uk for a list of referring agencies and up-‐to-‐ date food needs. Message on the Website dated 27th April: “Thank you so much to all those who gave their support in helping us clear up the Foodbank after our break-‐in a week ago. (Windows and doors were damaged and the office trashed – no food was taken as burglars were looking for money!) The office is now up and running. Thank you also to those of you who made a donation towards buying a new fire door.” If you wish to meet Emma Murray, manager of the Bristol NW Foodbank, she is speaking during the Service at Emmaus Church on Sunday 21st June. 18 Calling all creative families in Easter Compton Would you like to make a scarecrow and take part in the village Comic Book Heroes & Villains Scarecrow Trail? which will take place from Sunday 7th to Sunday 14th June 2015 as part of the Carnival celebrations We need about 20 volunteers in the village to make a scarecrow. They may be large or small, and may be situated in gardens, at windows or in driveways, but they should be visible from the pavement outside. All scarecrows must be registered so that they can be included on the entry form and to ensure that there are no duplicates. If you would like to take part please contact Denise Jones by 8th May at the latest Tel: 01454 632797 Email: [email protected] Can you help? Mr David Thorne is trying to trace any pictures of the Sea Walls Camp at Severn Beach. His family lived in one of the huts there during WWII, when he was very young, The huts were very basic, without electricity, running water or toilets. The Camp later became a gipsy camp, now Riverside Park. He is looking for pictures for his family history project. He has spoken to Shirley Nemeth in the Cafe and Mike Edwards, the History Group photo archivist, but cannot find any pictures of this site. His email address is [email protected] 19 It’s Panto Season! Oh, yes it is! Believe it or not, The Village Players will be reading their 2015 panto… Severn Beach Neighbourhood Watch Once again I ask if anyone would like to join the Committee and run the SBNHW. There are quite a few now using the SBNHW web site, and I am sure some of you could help out. There is still some money to help restart it. Having kept it ticking over for the past 2 years I could do with some help and would love to hand over the reins to someone younger. You only need to meet once every 3 months and the main task is to help people be aware of incidents, how to theft proof their homes and liase with the local police. Contact me after the Elections (May 7th) if you are interested on 01454 632840. Many thanks, Frances Barr, MBE, SBNHW Co-‐ordinator. …on Wednesday 3rd June, at 7 p.m. in Pilning Village Hall, and casting it on Wednesday 10th June. Rehearsals will run through June and July, break through August and resume in September. Panto week is the first week in December. If you’d like to be involved, please contact Julie Tyzack on 01454 850653 or email [email protected] 20 21 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT: THE CLIFTON SUSPENSION BRIDGE by Doug Nethercott PART ONE The notion for the Clifton bridge originated upon the death of the highly respected Bristol wine merchant, Alderman William Vick who bequeathed £1000 (equivalent to approximately £130,000 in 2015) to the Society of Merchant Venturer’s in his Last Will and Testament dated 1st December 1753 to build a toll free stone bridge, with the expectation for the money to accumulate interest until it reached £10,000 and then be used to construct the bridge crossing the gorge. By 1829 it became apparent that the intended £10,000 was not going to be anywhere near sufficient to construct a masonry structure. An Act of Parliament was obtained in 1829 to change his will to make the structure out of steel and for tolls to be levied. It was through ill fortune that Isambard Kingdom Brunel gained the good fortune of submitting competition designs for the Clifton Suspension Bridge for which he ultimately triumphed. He was born 9th April 1806 in Portsea, Portsmouth, and at the age of 14 he was enrolled first at the College of Caen in Normandy, then at Lycée Henri‐Quatre in Paris. When he completed his studies at 22 Henri‐Quatre in 1822, his father, Mark Isambard Brunel (who was knighted a Sir on 24th March 1841 by the young Queen Victoria at the suggestion of Prince Albert) had him presented as a candidate at the renowned engineering school École Polytechnique, but as a foreigner he was deemed ineligible for entry. He subsequently studied under the prominent master clockmaker and horologist Abraham‐Louis Breguet, who praised his potential in letters to his father. In late 1822, having completed his apprenticeship, he returned to England to eventually work on the Thames Tunnel project as an assistant engineer to his father, who was Chief Engineer. On 12th January 1828 the river broke into the tunnel and a massive wave swept along and killed six of the work‐ force. Isambard suffered a crushed leg and semi‐consciousness and was sent to Brislington in Bristol to rest and took months to recover, which is when he learned of the Clifton Bridge project. A competition was held on 1st October 1829 in order to find a design for the bridge, and he submitted four alternative proposals on the 19th November 1829 (aged 23) for consideration by a Committee, appointed by the Society of Merchant Venturer’s who would adjudicate on the matter. The Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust Committee consisted of members of the Society of Merchant Venturer’s itself, the Mayor of Bristol, the Governor of St. Peter’s Hospital and the President of the Chamber of Commerce. A total of twenty two designs were submitted and the Committee decided they were not sufficiently competent to make the necessary technical judgments, so they appointed Thomas Telford, (FRS, FRSE, first President of the newly formed Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in 1820), to be Chair and make the necessary decisions. Telford rejected Brunel’s designs on the grounds that although “pretty and ingenious, would certainly tumble down in a high wind”. The other designs were dismissed for the reason that “none of the designs were suitable for adoption”. The Committee then asked Telford to submit his own plans for a single short span suspension bridge, which he did in January 1830. Initially thought to be a good solution, the latter came under much criticism and was embarrassingly rejected at a Committee Meeting held on 16th October 1830. The Committee then decided to invite thirteen engineers, including Telford, to submit designs for a second competition which this time would be judged by Davies Gilbert (PRS, founder member & first Chair of the Royal Geological Society of Cornwall in 1814), who appointed John Seward (FRS, British Civil & Mechanical Engineer) as his assistant. From the elicited twelve designs submitted, five, namely from Telford, Brunel, Smith and Hawks, Rendel and Brown were chosen for further detailed consideration. Telford’s proposal was quickly set aside for rejection, “on account of the inadequacy of the funds requisite for meeting the cost of such high and massive towers as were essential for the plan that the distinguished individual had proposed”. Discarding Telford’s design left the judges with only four serious contenders. Gilbert arrived at Blaise Castle on 17th March 1831 to evaluate the remaining designs. His final order of merit was:‐ 1) Smith & Hawks. 2) Brunel. 3) Brown. 4) Rendel. Brunel, however, was in Clifton when the result was announced and as soon as he knew what had happened he arranged a meeting the very next day with the judges at Blaise Castle through Jeremiah Osborne, the Trustees solicitor. If Brunel’s diary is to be believed, what then followed was a tour de force by the 24 year old engineer. It seems that the details of the scheme which the judges had found to be “very bad” were really Seaward’s view of the design and not necessarily shared by Gilbert. Isambard 23 “talked over the old fool (Gilbert) until he returned to his original opinion”. Later that day, Brunel met the Trustees and Gilbert further stated that “Brunel’s explanations had materially altered his original impression as to the details of Mr Brunel’s plan” and it was “quite equal to those in the plan submitted by Messrs Smith & Hawks, but as his plan was superior in strength it was better overall”. Gilbert thus rationalised his change of mind and Brunel was formally appointed and congratulated by everybody. Most importantly, none of the three other competitors was accorded an interview or given the chance of submitting second thoughts. To be continued. Pilning Village Hall, Cross Hands Road, Pilning, BS35 4JB Celebrating 50 years in the making Book now for a free trail session subject to availability, limited spaces available. For more information please contact a member of the team on: 07748 053730 Facebook page: Pilning Pips Pre-school The pre-school has a new leader and a newly elected Committee. What do we have planned? Come along to find out! We have strong links with local schools to aid your child in their transition to school and accept children from 2 -5 years old. And still going strong. YOUR LOCAL FRIENDLY AND COMMITTED ESTATE AGENTS PLEASE CONTACT OUR KNOWLEDGABLE AND EXPERIENCED TEAM ON 01454 633611 Thorough understanding of the local property market and expert guidance Providing the highest PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 167 Beach Road, Severn Beach, Bristol, BS35 4PQ [email protected] 24 25 SEVERN BEACH & DISTRICT OVER 50’S CLUB June – I believe that’s half way through the year already – doesn’t time fly when you're having fun! If you're not having fun then why don’t you join one of the wonderful groups or organisations we have in this area, where you will always be made welcome. Of course if you’re of a certain age ours should definitely be your first choice, we have the best cakes and wine selection and aim to make everyone welcome. In June we have live entertainment from Holly House Jazz, a coach trip to Weymouth, and a Strawberry tea with Raffle. On the first Thursday of the month we hold our committee meetings whilst the members play cash prize Bingo. Also in June, along with the great and good of the area, we are submitting a floral depiction of a Nursery Rhyme for the St. Peter’s Flower Festival on the 27/28/29 June. Janet Slade ‘volunteered’ to produce the display for us, and roped in her husband John to build the prominence required for this display – that’s a huge clue to the Rhyme we are portraying. I hope you’ll come along and support this local show and have fun identifying the Rhymes. If you would like to join any of our coach trips, see below, please contact Chris on 01454 631283, For any enquiries about the Club, which meets on Thursdays at 2.00pm in the Village Hall, please contact myself or Audrey – details below. DATE 23/4/2015 DESTINATION Broadway/ Bourton on the water 7/5/2015 Burnham on sea 21/5/2015 Porthcawl 18/6/2015 Weymouth 16/7/2015 Exmouth 20/8/2015 Teignmouth 17/9/2015 Paignton 22/10/2015 Exeter News From Severn Beach School It is hard to believe that Term 6 is beginning and another school year is rapidly coming to an end! Year 6 pupils were relieved when the SATs they all worked so hard for were over and we now await the results. In June They spent a day at Marlwood, as part of their transition to secondary school in September. We invited our new Reception children in for the Teddy Bears Picnic, so they could start getting used to ‘big school’. Games, food and of course teddies were enjoyed by all. The Friends held their Summer Fayre in June – thank you to everyone who came and supported us. DEPART / RETURN 9am/ 16.00 10am / 15.30 9am / 15.30 9am / 17.00 9am / 17.00 9am / 17.00 9am / 17.00 9 am / 16.00 June Kirk 01454 633871 Audrey Beasant 01454 631189 26 27 Tang Soo Do has International Champions! On 25 April, four students from Severn Beach Dragon Tang Soo Do entered the UK World Championships held in Cardiff. Various nations compete including Canada, USA, Holland and Korea. Jo Wardrope, Mathew Brown, Ashlee Williams and Tyleigh Ellicott all competed as individuals, representing their club and country. Jo walked away with a gold and silver medal for open hand forms and sparring respectively. Mat, Ashlee and Tyleigh took 4th and 5thplaces, narrowly missing out on place medals, but receiving competitor medals for their efforts. Their Instructor, Georgie Hilton, also competed in the Black Belt division, gaining a silver medal. With a new world record for 1083 competitors on the day, it was always going to be a tough championship. Severn Beach Club proved themselves on the day, making their instructor especially proud. Well done to you all, you did brilliantly. Tang Soo! 28 News from St Peter’s Primary School STAFF NEWS We would like to congratulate Mrs News from St Peter’s Primary School Green on her recent appointment as Head of St Andrews Primary NEWS SchoolSTAFF in Cromhall with effect from 1st September. The Governors We would like to congratulate Mrs Green on her recent appointment of the School and I have already 5 used their imagination create afrom as Head of St Andrews Primary School in Cromhall withtoeffect begun the process of advertising and poem for a “feast party”. We were 1st September. The Governors thecreative; School painting and I have already begun interviewing for a new member of staff ofvery our “feast for September. party” ideas on andof the process of advertising and interviewing fortoaparty new plates member a table cloth. We had a wonderful staff for September. CLASS 5 - GREEK AFTERNOON morning and would love to do it again CLASS 5- GREEK AFTERNOONsometime. By Alanah Burge & Aime th On Friday 17th April 5 invited Liddiatt-Browning On Friday 17Class April Class 5 invited their parents to visit their their parents to visit their classroom classroom for a special Greek afternoon. Class 5 prepared some for a special Greek afternoon. Class LUNCHBREAK SUPERVISOR homemade Greek food. There was mind blowing pittaforbread; tasty 5 prepared some homemade Greek A vacancy has arisen a Lunchbreak food. tzatziki There was mind blowing pitta Supervisor role at St Peter’s with effect and healthy Greek salad. While we feasted on these delights nd bread; tasty tzatziki and healthy Greek from 2 June 2015. The hours are our wethese shared our 6.25 Greek work. Our parents were very salad. with While weparents, feasted on per week (12pm – 1.15 pm) Hay pleased our work and how we had improved year! delights with ourwith parents, we shared Grade 13 (£2,350throughout pa) term timethe only. our Greek work. Our parents were If you are interested, please contact The afternoon was very successful and great fun! By Lucy Hollom very pleased with our work and how the school office for a job description Libby Bennett we had& improved throughout the year! and an application form. The afternoon was very successful and great fun! By Lucy Hollom & LOOKING AHEAD - We have Sports CLASS 5 – ART MORNING – SEVERNSIDEthCOMMUNITY RAIL Libby Bennett Day on the 11 June in the morning, PARTNERSHIP and the Summer Fayre on the 27th CLASS – ART MORNING – a poet and June starting at 12-3 pm inClass the 5. On5 Thursday 23rd April an artist came to visit SEVERNSIDE COMMUNITY RAIL grounds of St Peter’s. Class 5 used their imagination to create a poem for a “feast party”. PARTNERSHIP We were very creative; painting our “feast party” ideas on to party On Thursday 23rd April a poet and We an had a wonderful morning and would love plates and a table cloth. artist came to visit Class 5. Class to do it again sometime. By Alanah Burge & Aime Liddiatt-Browning LUNCHBREAK SUPERVISOR A vacancy has arisen for a Lunchbreak Supervisor role at St Peter’s with effect from 2nd June 2015. The hours are 6.25 per week (12pm 29 – 1.15 pm) Hay Grade 13 (£2,350 pa) term time only. If you are PAYNE & CO Chartered Accountants ated r o c e d y ur newlittles Alley o t i s i v d k Come ang Rooms and S Dinin We now offer exclusive dining areas for larger parties and offer a comfortable seating area for morning and afternoon coffees • Accountancy • Self Employed • Self Assessment • Partnerships • Limited Companies • Corporation tax • Vat • Start Ups • Payrolls & Bookkeeping • Individuals Free no obligation meeting to discuss your needs with a friendly professional team Holly Cottage, Over Lane, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4DF Tel. 01454 616666 Website. www.payne‐accountancy.co.uk We are open for Coffee and Cakes from 10.30am Mon - Sat NEW Fresh Shmoo Milkshakes 4 flavours to choose from, drink in or take-away Hot Meals are Served Mon - Fri 12pm - 2pm and 5pm - 9pm Sunday Roast available every Sunday from 12pm - 3pm Enjoy wholesome, home-cooked meals and a changing variety of specials along side our quality wine, beers and lagers Skittle Alley and Function Room available to hire from £30.00 per half day. Large Garden We offer a with beautiful scenery for all to enjoy, and garden games available upon request When you visit, don’t forget to ask about our Customer Loyalty Scheme The more you spend, the bigger the reward! Visit our website to download our menus and find out more about The Fox Inn upcoming events. www.thefoxeastercompton.co.uk 30 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Service Leather Suites Cleaned Oriental Rugs Cleaned Scotchguard Protection Saturday Bookings Welcome I provide a Quality Service giving customers value for money! For quotations & Enquiries Call Jim 01454 615349 07836 377697 Call Debbie with your In View adverts on 01454 632200 or email [email protected] 31 EASTER COMPTON COMPTON CARNIVAL CARNIVAL EASTER CARNIVAL EASTER COMPTON th Saturday13 13thth June June–––Procession Procession from 1pm Saturday from 1pm Saturday 13 June Procession from 1pm EASTER COMPTON CARNIVAL CarnivalDay Dayisisnearly nearlyhere hereand and wehave funand entertainmentfor forall allages. Carnival fun entertainment Carnival Day is nearly here we have funand and entertainment forages. all ages. th andwe Saturday 13 June –Ifhave from Ourtheme themethis thisyear year isHeroes Heroesand andVillains. Villains. IfProcession youneed needaalittle little help1pm withthis thisthink thinkMarvel Marvel Our is you help with Our theme this year iscomic Heroes and Villains. If you need a little help with this think Marvel charactersbut butdon’t don’tbe berestricted restrictedby bythis… this… comic characters comic characters but don’t be&restricted by this… Carnival Day nearly here and weQueen have fun and entertainment for ages. and Theprocession procession will beisled led bythe the Carnival Queen Princess’s followed byall Gymnasts and The will be by Carnival & Princess’s followed by Gymnasts The procession will be led by the Carnival Queen & Princess’s followed by Gymnasts Our theme this year is Heroes and Villains. If you need a little help with this think Marvel music.We Weare arelooking lookingforward forwardtotoaavaried variedselection selectionofoffloats floatswith withmen, men, women and children and music. women and children music. We are looking forward to up aupvaried selection of floats comic characters don’t be restricted bywith this…men, women and children dressed their favourite characters. dressed asasbut their favourite characters. The procession will be led by the Carnival Queen & Princess’s followed by Gymnasts and dressed up as their favourite characters. music. We are looking forward to a varied selection of floats with men, women and children dressed up as their favourite characters. Sally Taylor gave a very detailed and thorough description of everything related to dried flowers, including the different methods involved. This gave the audience a complete picture of how to get the best results, and which flowers are effective to use for the different processes. It was a very informative talk that showed how passionate Sally was about her topic. Roll up – Roll up – Roll up Sally Taylor gave a very detailed and thorough description of everything related to dried flowers, including the different methods involved. This gave the audience a complete picture of how to get the best results, and which flowers are effective to use for the different processes. It was a very informative talk that showed how passionate Sally was about her topic. Gill Reeves Pilning and Severn Beach Gardening Club Roll Roll up– –Roll Roll Rollup up – – Roll Roll up up – Roll upup Roll up – up Pilning and Severn Beach Gardening Club Next meeting; Thursday June 4th at Millhouse Aust by kind permission of Janet Spratt thefield fieldthere therewill willbe beArena Arenaevents eventsincluding includingacrobatics, acrobatics,music, music,dog dogagility, agility, InInthe kid’s games and a lesson from the lads at The Way Gym. kid’s games and a lesson from the lads at The Way Gym. Pilning & Severn Beach History Group In the field there will Arena events includingacrobatics, acrobatics, music, dog agility, the field there willbebeprizes Arenaagain events dog agility, Wehave haveInsome some fantastic raffle thisincluding year- -tickets ticketscan canbe bemusic, purchased in The Fox or We fantastic raffle prizes again this year purchased in kid’s games athe from thelads lads The Way Gym. The Fox or kid’s gamesand and a lesson lesson at at The Way Gym. Rafflefrom stallthe onthe theday. day. atatthe Raffle stall on Severn Beach Village Hall, Saturday 27th June 2015 We have some fantastic raffle prizes again again this -COMING tickets canTHROUGH be purchased in The Fox We have some fantastic raffle prizes thisyear year - tickets can be purchased in TheorFox or LOOK OUT FOR THE CARNIVAL PROGRAM YOUR DOOR LOOK OUT FOR THE CARNIVAL PROGRAM COMING THROUGH YOUR DOOR the Raffle Raffle stall on the day. atatthe stall on the day. SOON SOON LOOK OUT FOR THE CARNIVAL PROGRAM COMING THROUGH YOUR DOOR PleaseOUT remember the road throughEaster Easter Comptonwill will beclosed closedfrom fromaround around1.15pm 1.15pm until LOOK FORthe THE CARNIVAL PROGRAM COMING THROUGH YOUR DOOR Please remember road through Compton be until SOON 2.15pm to allow the procession to travel safely along the road. 2.15pm to allow the procession to travel safely along the road. SOON you fancydoing doing thescarecrow scarecrowtrail trailplease pleasecontact contactDenise Denise IfIfyou Please remember the fancy road throughthe Easter Compton will be closed from around 1.15pm until for details [email protected] and enjoy viewing them around thevillage. village. for detailsthe [email protected] and enjoy viewing around the Please remember roadtothrough Compton will bethem closed from around 1.15pm until 2.15pm allow theEaster procession to travel safely along the road. If you fancy joining the Carnival Committee or helping on the day please get touchwith with If you fancy joining the Carnival ortohelping on the day please inintouch If you doing the scarecrow trail please contact Denise 2.15pm tofancy allow theCommittee procession travel safely along theget road. Neta on 07980 175565 or Chris on 07722 160360 Neta on 07980 175565and or Chris on 07722them 160360 for details [email protected] enjoytrail viewing aroundDenise the village. If you fancy doing the scarecrow please contact If you fancy joining the Carnival Committee or helping on the day please getthe in touch with for details [email protected] and enjoy viewing them around village. Neta on 07980 175565 or Chris on 07722 160360 If you fancy joining the Carnival Committee or helping on the day please get in touch with Neta on 07980 175565 or Chris on 07722 160360 32 Chairman; Albert George 632287 Secretary; Rosemarie Roper 632936 "RESTORATION OF THE SEVERN PRINCESS" Tim Ryan will be giving us the latest information. Admission £2 per person, doors open 7.p.m. ALL WELCOME 33 Pilning & Severn Beach W.I. April 2015 PILNING & SEVERN BEACH W.I. Jeanette Fish,usour Vice-President, Friendship”, October brought to our Annual General Meeting, andfor election of Officerswhich welcomed projects, and became and Committee.everyone, in the absence of Lucy's relaxing massage and beauty treatments are now offering, brand new to the UK, BYAS treatment which can make you look 10 years younger! I also offer massage, facials and St Tropez spray tans. Call Lucy on: 07776 201596 MD Garden Maintenance Local and reliable service for all your gardening and landscaping needs Grass and Hedge Cutting Pruning and Planting Garden Clearance Turfing/Artificial Turf Laying Paving and Patio Work Fencing No job too big or small Call Matt today for a free quotation Tel: 07827 918505 E-‐mail: [email protected] 34 are used for a Charity in our President following her operation. 1984. They try to make country areas Carl Sheddon from Trading Standards came to inform us of theto changes equal towns for Aid projects. Most recently introduced in connection with the Rights of Consumers. You nowto females in poorer 3 members celebrated their birthdays help is given have 14 days cancel a contract instead of the previous seven days.to learn crafts, cooking skills, during thetomonth. countries Unfortunately, milk deliveries, paper rounds and time-share agreements growing food are etc., which benefits the not included. They co-operate with DEFRA, Revenue and Our National Annual Unfortunately, as the speaker on Police, Inland whole family. Primary Care Trusts. Anything suspicious should be notified to them with a is being held on 4th Water-Aid was unavailable, we had General Meeting photograph or car registration June at the Royal Albert Hall, London, to find a replacement at number. short notice, and our President is planning to and Elizabeth Lockyer from Bleadon Some information. attend. W.I., interesting kindly offered to visit us and A good Federation Annual General Meeting explain the background and workwas of held at Weston-super-Mare in September and enjoyed by three members who attended. th On 6 May, we will once again hold the Association of Countrywomen World-wide, better known stas A.C.W.W. our “Knitters’ Coffee Morning” as The Knitters’ Coffee Morning on 1 October was attended by 7 visitors and a thank-you to all the knitters who They do not handle large projects and 12 members. There are also two events in November where some members produce such startling garments and are not an “Emergency” Charity such will be present. blankets. These items are now being as the Red Cross. Their latest task is accepted by Bristol Methodist Centre one for India, and have raised £1,400 Plans are being set up for our post Christmas Lunch in early January. to help them with all the charitable to date. work they carry out for the community. Please ring 01454 631170 for any further information regarding our The Association started in the 1920’s of the month at Mafeking Hall, Pilning. meetings on 3rd Wednesday More details of our meetings can be with 46 women from 24 countries. obtained by ringing They issue a magazine called 01454 631170. “Countrywoman”, collect “Coins PROFESSIONAL PEST CONTROL A Thank you WASPS, BEES, RATS Mice, Squirrels, Moles, Rabbits, Fleas etc After a long illness Gordon is now resting in peace. My family and i would like to thank all who sent messages of sympathy and support and thank those who joined us to pay their last respects to Gordon at Canford Crematorium on Tuesday 5th May. We also wish to convey our thanks to The Fox at Easter Compton for providing an excellent buffet afterwards for family and friends. PHONE JEFF on Mob: 07745 209947 Home: 01454 416620 E-‐mail: [email protected] Best Wishes to you all Brenda Heddington 35 All Saints, Compton Greenfield Combined Church Calendar Combined Church Calendar St Peter’s, Pilning. Anglican / Methodist St Peter’s, Pilning. Anglican / Methodist Minister Rev Ann Lloyd 01454 613302 All Saints, Compton Greenfield Churchwarden Janet Hiscocks 01454 632218 AllMsSaints, Compton Greenfield Minister Rev Ann Lloyd 01454 613302 For Baptisms / weddings contact Janet (above) Churchwarden For Funerals contact Janet (above) Minister Rev Ann Lloyd 01454 613302 Ms Janetenquiries Hiscocksto 01454 632218 All other Rev Ann Lloyd (above) Churchwarden For Baptisms / weddings contact Janet (above) Ms Janet Hiscocks 01454 632218 For Funerals contact Janet (above) For Baptisms / weddings contact JanetFlowers (above) Date Time Service Leader All other enquiries Sidesman to Rev Ann Lloyd (above) Funerals contactRichard Janet (above) 7 Jun 8am Holy Communion For Rev Ann Lloyd Jones Mrs Bignell All other Rev Bignell Ann Lloyd (above) 4.30pm Evensong Rev Annenquiries Lloyd to Bob Date Leader Sidesman Flowers 10.30am Service Holy Communion Rev Ann Lloyd Bill Poulsom Mrs Sansum 14 Jun Time 7 Jun 8am Holy Communion Rev Ann Lloyd Richard Jones Mrs 21 Jun 10.30am Matins Rev Ann Jones Ian Leslie Mrs Bignell Sansum Date Time Service Leader Sidesman Flowers 4.30pm Evensong Rev Ann Lloyd Bob Bignell 28 Jun 10.30am Holy Communion Rev Ann Lloyd Celia Madle Mrs Booy 7 Jun 8am Holy Communion Rev Ann Lloyd Richard Jones Mrs Bignell 14 Jun 10.30am Holy Communion Rev Ann Lloyd Bill Poulsom Mrs Sansum CLEANING 4.30pm ROTA Evensong Rev Ann Lloyd Bob Bignell 21 Jun 10.30am Matins Rev Ann Jones Ian Leslie Mrs Sansum 14 Jun 10.30am Holy Communion Rev Ann Lloyd 28Bill Poulsom Mrs Sansum 7 Jun 14 / 21 Jun Jun 28 Jun 10.30am Holy Communion Rev Ann Lloyd Celia Madle Mrs Booy 21 Jun 10.30am Matins Ann Jones Mrs IanHiscocks Leslie and Mrs MrsSanders Sansum Alison and Sarah Mr & MrsRev Jones CLEANING ROTA 28 Jun 10.30am Holy Communion Rev Ann Lloyd Celia Madle Mrs Booy 7 Jun 14 / 21 Jun 28 Jun CLEANING ROTA Alison and Sarah Mr & Mrs Jones Mrs Hiscocks and Mrs Sanders 7 Jun 14 / 21 Jun 28 Jun SEVERN UNITED CHURCH Alison and Sarah Mr & Mrs BEACH Jones Mrs Hiscocks and Mrs Sanders Minister Rev Ann Parker 01454 632329 Churchwardens J. Edwardes 01454 632646 Minister Rev Ann Mr Parker 01454 632329 MrsJ.O. Murray 01454 Churchwardens Mr Edwardes 01454633979 632646 Methodist Steward c/oO. Rev Roger Ducker 01454 631228 Mrs Murray 01454 633979 Marriage Administrator Olwen Murray 01454 633979 Methodist Steward c/o Rev Roger Ducker 01454 631228 Date Time Service 7 Date Jun 10am Holy Communion Time Service 14 Jun 10am Morning Prayer 7 Jun 10am Holy Communion 21 Jun 10am Holy Communion 14 Jun 10am Morning Prayer TAIZE St Helen’s 21 Jun 4pm 10am Holy Communion 28 Jun 10am Morning 4pm TAIZE Stworship Helen’s Rota Morning worship 28Cleaning Jun 10am Cleaning Rota 7 Jun 14 Jun Jeanette 7 Jun Jeanette GillJun Harper 14 Gill Harper Marriage Administrator Olwen Murray 01454 633979 Leader Sidesman Rev Ann Parker Sidesman Gill Harper Leader Judith Heybryne Dorothy Green Rev Ann Parker Gill Harper Rev Ann Parker Iain Gray Judith Heybryne Dorothy Green Rev Ann Parker Iain Gray Rosalie Doyle Mark Richards Rosalie Doyle Mark Richards 21 Jun 28 Jun Mark and Gill Ian Benning 21 Jun 28 Jun Mark and Gill Ian Benning Flowers Sue England Flowers Jeanette Fish Sue England Jeanette Fish Jeanette Fish Jeanette Fish Pat Edwardes Pat Edwardes Morning and Evening Prayer are said on THURSDAYS at 8am and 5.30pm The church open forPrayer tea and chaton at THURSDAYS 4.30pm on Thursdays. Morning andisEvening areasaid at 8am and 5.30pm For information events / funerals/ weddings search Theon church is open for tea and a chat at 4.30pm on Thursdays. For information on events / funerals/ weddings search www.achurchnearyou.com/pilning-‐st-‐peter www.achurchnearyou.com/pilning-‐st-‐peter EASTER COMPTON METHODIST CHURCH EASTER COMPTON METHODIST CHURCH Minister Rev Anita Hart 0117 9621200 Minister Hart 0117 9621200 Steward Rev MrsAnita M. Richards 01454 614264 Steward Mrs M. Richards 01454 614264 Date Date 7 Jun Time Service Leader Timepm Service 6.30 Holy Communion Leader Andrew Sells Steward Flowers Steward Mr Swain Flowers Mrs Richards 7 Jun 6.30 pm Holy Communion Sells Mr Swain 21 JUN 6.30pm Evening Worship Andrew Janet Hawkins Swain Mrs Mrs Richards Richards 21 JUN 6.30pm Evening Worship Janet Hawkins Mr Swain Mrs Richards th COFFEE MORNING on Tuesday 16 June from 10.30am. Come and enjoy a chat, th COFFEE onthe Tuesday 16 June 10.30am. Come and enjoy a chat, a coffee orMORNING tea, browse usual stalls, andfrom maybe meet new friends. a coffee or tea, browse the usual stalls, and maybe meet new friends. KEN PARKER GENERAL REPAIRS 01454 632329 36 2 ALL SERVICESSEVERN HELD AT EMMAUS CHURCH CHURCH BEACH UNITED Gorse Cover Rd SEVERN BEACH UNITED CHURCH ALL SERVICES HELD AT EMMAUS CHURCH Gorse Cover Rd ALL SERVICES HELD AT EMMAUS CHURCH Gorse Cover Rd 2 2 DATE 7 Jun 21 Jun DATE 7 Jun DATE 21 Jun 7 Jun 21 Jun TIME 4pm 4pm TIME 4pm TIME 4pm 4pm 4pm Anglican / Methodist Minister Rev Ann Parker 01454 632329 Churchwarden / Steward Robert Griffin 01454 632624 Anglican / Methodist Minister Rev Ann Parker 01454 632329 Anglican / Methodist Minister Churchwarden /LEADER Steward Robert Griffin 01454 632624 SERVICE Rev Ann Parker 01454 632329 Holy Communion Rev AnnRobert ParkerGriffin 01454 632624 Churchwarden / Steward Evening Worship Rev Ann Parker SERVICE LEADER Holy Communion Rev Ann Parker SERVICE LEADER Evening Worship Rev Ann Parker Holy Communion Rev Ann Parker Evening Worship Rev Ann Parker Phil Booy TRANSPORT SERVICES Olcote Easter Compton Bristol BS35 5SQ Office: +44 (0) 1454 633473 Facsimile: +44 (0) 1454 633565 Home: +44 (0) 1454 633140 Mobile: 07831 207160 37 y EmmausChurch ChurchCentre Centre Emmaus Gorse Beach GorseCover CoverRoad, Road,Severn Severn Beach Bristol Bristol BS35 BS354NP 4NP Leader Leader- -Mr MrJohn JohnMiller Miller Phone: Phone:01454 01454632274. 632274. Email: Email:[email protected] [email protected] Website: Website: www.emmauschurchcentre.org www.emmauschurchcentre.org Look for us on Facebook: Emmaus Church Look for us on Facebook: Emmaus Church Emmaus is is aa friendly friendly Christian people who areare Emmaus Christian Church Churchmade madeup upofofa across-section cross-sectionofoflocal local people who enjoying following Jesus. We work closely with other local and regional churches and aim enjoying following Jesus. We work closely with other local and regional churches and aim to make make aa positive positive contribution to contribution to to the thecommunity communityofofSevern SevernBeach Beachand andPilning. Pilning. Tues /Wed /Thurs: 7.30/8.00 pm - Home Groups (small groups meeting in various homes) Tues /Wed /Thurs: 7.30/8.00 pm - Home Groups (small groups meeting in various homes) Fridays: 9.00–10.00 pm - Badminton at Henbury Sports Centre - contact Mark 01454 Fridays: 9.00–10.00 pm - Badminton at Henbury Sports Centre - contact Mark 01454 632907 Sunday: Youth Group – 7th & 21st June – 5.30 to 7.00pm at Emmaus C Centre 632907 Sunday: Youth Group – 7th & 21st June – 5.30 to 7.00pm at Emmaus C Centre This term’s theme This term’s theme Date Date th Sun 7th June Sun 7 June th Sun 14th June Sun 14 June st Sun 21 June st Sun 21 June th Sun 28 June th Sun 28 June Time Time 10.30am 10.30am 7.00pm 7.00pm 10.30am 10.30am 7.00pm 7.00pm 10.30am 10.30am 7.00pm 7.00pm 10.30am 10.30am Listening to God Listening to God Service Service Family Service with communion Family Service with communion Regional Celebration at Woodlands Regional Celebration at Woodlands Family Service FamilyFor Service Prayer Healing Prayer Service For Healing Family Family at Service Service Faith House ServiceService at Faith House Family Family Service Speaker Speaker Jacqueline Jacqueline ConradieFaul ConradieFaul John Doherty John Doherty Emma Murray Emma Murray Paul Ferguson Paul Ferguson ‘Breakfast Club’ ‘Breakfast Club’ th st Toddler Group for children from birth to 4 years accompanied their parent/guardian Toddler Group for by children from birth to 4 years accompanied by their parent/guardian Every Wednesday 10am - 12am Term time - £1 10am for snack Every Wednesday - 12am Term time - £1 for snack Baby area, Toys, Outdoor area, Songs/Music Churcharea, Centre, Baby area,Emmaus Toys, Outdoor Songs/Music Gorse Cover Road, Severn Beach Emmaus Church Centre, For more information contact: Emma 631009 Gorse Cover Road, Severn Beach For more information contact: Emma 631009 38 Sunday 7 & 21 June 10 – 11.30am Sunday 7th & 21st June Breakfast (cereal, toast, bacon 10 – 11.30am butties) Story DVD, Craftbacon Breakfast (cereal, toast, for families (children with adult) butties) Story DVD,an Craft for families (children with an adult) Emmaus Church Centre Gorse Cover Road Emmaus Church Centre Severn Beach BS35 4NP Gorse Cover Road Severn BeachCarmody BS35 4NP– Contact: Alison 01454 633039 Contact: Alison Carmody – 01454 633039 GROUPS MEETING IN THE ‘IN VIEW’ AREA GROUPS MEETING ON REGULAR DAYS Mondays Busy Bees, (adult crafts) at Beryl & Jims 1.30pm (632571) St Peter’s Festival Choir. Pilning Church 8pm (632646) Easter Compton Toddlers The Halls ( 07970 133115 ) Easter Compton Brownies – The Halls 6.00 pm ( 631364) Tuesdays Severnside Art Group, at the Halls, Easter Compton, 2pm Pilning Guides and Brownies Pilning Village Hall 07779725780 1st Pilning Rainbows Pilning Village Hall ([email protected]) Bingo Severn Beach Village Hall. 8pm (633440) Wednesdays The Village Players, Pilning Village Hall 7pm (01454 850653) Pebbles Toddlers Emmaus Church Centre 10am (01454 631516) Thursdays Line dancing, Mafeking Hall, 10am (632028) Severn Beach Mothers & Toddlers, SB Village Hall 9-‐11. 633537 Over 50’s Club, Severn Beach Village Hall, 2pm (633871) Tang Soo Do Karate, Severn Beach V.H. 6.30pm (07584 418309.) Fridays Pilning Plodders, The Way Gym, Cross Hands Road 6pm Bingo at Mafeking Hall 8pm (Details 632765) Saturdays OldburyFootball club Pilning Village Hall contact 078 5544 6925 Severn Beach Youth Football Pilning Village Hall (631358) GROUPS MEETING ALL WEEK Pilning Pips Pre-‐school, Pilning Village Hall. Contact 07748 053730, term time only. The Way Gym Pilning Village Hall various times. Contact 07961 608259 ZUMBA Severn Beach VH and Mafeking Hall. Contact Sam, 07973406691 GROUPS MEETING MONTHLY 1st Monday Stitches Group Emmaus Church 7.pm (632571) 1st Tues Gardeners Club Mafeking Hall 7.30pm contact 632936 3rd Tues Coffee Morning Easter Compton Methodist church 2nd Weds. Compton WI at The Halls7.30pm [email protected] 3rd Weds. Pilning & S Beach WI Mafeking Hall 10.15am (631170) 1st Fridays Yorkie Men’s Group Emmaus Church 63177 1st Sats. Coffee Morning 1st Sev. Beach Scouts. Mafeking hall 10am ACTIVE ORGANISATIONS, meeting at different times, you may wish to contact 1st Severn Beach Scouts Mafeking Hall Pilning contact GSL (079 6214 8881) Severnside Ramblers contact www.severnside-‐ramblers.org.uk, P&SB Local History Group Mrs Val George 01454 632287 [email protected] Change of details? Call 01454 632670 or email [email protected] 39 The Family Friendly Pub Serving Great Food Pilning Street, Pilning, BS35 4JJ Enjoy our menu now served from Tuesday to Saturday 12–2pm and 5pm–9pm and Mondays from 12–2pm and 5pm–8pm OAP Menu now available from Monday to Friday lunchtime, £5.99 including dessert. Don’t forget to have a look at our ever changing specials board Children's meals only £1.99 including ice cream Sunday roast 12–4pm Fresh seasonal veg, choice of succulent meats and the best gravy around. Plough Music Festival – Saturday 22nd August featuring The American Four Tops, Bee Gees tribute act, Rifftoads, Daz and Bibi Function room for 50 people sitting, for hire Live Music on Saturday Nights from 9pm Karaoke every 1st Friday of the month Takeaway menu available, see website for details For all the latest news, details of the menu, events, and live music information visit our web site: www.theploughpilning.co.uk or contact us via e-mail: [email protected] Tel: 01454 632556
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