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Saltford Community Association NewsIssue No 119 December/January 2015
COPY DEADLINE FOR DECEMBER FEBRUARY ISSUE OF SCAN:10th January 2015
Copy sent by email to [email protected] will be very welcome.
www.saltfordhall.co.uk
Saturday 29th November 2014Saltford Hall10 am to 3 pm
Crafts, Preserves, Toys, Poinsettias, Cakes, Books, Bric a Brac,and lots more.
and relax with a glass of mulled wine and a warm mince pie orfreshly cooked bacon roll in our
To book a stall contact Diane 01225 87498 or [email protected]
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We Need Your Help for 2 Important Reasons
1. The value the community association add to the village
The Saltford Community Association is a registered charity set up for the benefit of Saltford residents. It runs the bi-annual festival, provides community services, regular entertainment for young and old alike and maintains Saltford Hall. Saltford Festival was a fantastic success last year so next year the SCA will organise another Festival with around 80 events spread over the 9 days. In addition both via the bi-monthly SCAN and our own website, we provide information for the benefit of the local community.
Over the last few years we have spent over £110,000 on maintaining and improving the access, safety and facilities at the Hall, whilst continuing to reduce running costs through energy saving measures. We are grateful to the Parish Council, our local BANES Councilors, SITA Trust and various other bod-ies in providing grants totaling £29,000. The vast majority of our annual income comes from hiring out rooms at the Hall, but without the SCA raising money from fundraising and donations we would run at a substantial loss each year.
We hope that Saltford residents value what the SCA contributes towards our village life. Enclosed with this edition of SCAN is an envelope for any donation you feel you can make (cheque should be made payable to Saltford Community Association). If possible, please do sign and complete the front of the envelope so that we can claim an additional 25% Gift Aid from our friends at the Tax Office.
Saltford Community Association - ContactsSCA is a Registered Charity—Number 222157
SALTFORD HALL BOOKING OFFICE01225 874081 E-mail: [email protected] www.saltfordhall.co.uk
Hon President John Thomas 0117 986 3869Hon Chair SCA Steve Johnson 01225 872025Hon Vice Chair SCA Peter Dando 01225 873917Hon Treasurer SCA Chris Essex 01225 873878Hon Secretary SCA Sheila Bateman 01225 873474SCAN Distribution Jenny Herring 01225 874631SCAN Editor e-mail: [email protected] 07770 750327Hall Manager Christopher Pope 01225 874081e-mail: [email protected] of Sectional Organisation ContactsSaltford Drama Club Liz James 01179 863530Saltford Short Mat Bowls Joan Hamblin 01225 872389Saltford Village Choir Julie Latham 01225 872336
The opinions, advice, products and services offered herein are the sole responsibility of the con-tributors. Whilst all reasonable care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the publication, the publishers cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions. SCAN takes no responsibility for the content of any images, screenshots or supporting graphics/visual data.
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2. Reopening of previously closed permissive path ways to south and west of the village
The permissive footpaths to the south and west of Saltford were closed at the end of 2013 following the withdrawal of subsidy for public access by DEFRA.
Saltford Parish Council hosted a packed public meeting on the issue in August and residents voiced a strong desire to donate towards their reopening as most residents will benefit from these paths. Since the meeting, Saltford Community Association has worked with the local farmer, Mr Adam Stratton, and have signed a legal agreement allowing over 4.5km of the permissive paths shown on the map in green (purple are public footpaths) to re-open to walkers and riders from 30 November 2014. This has only been possible as a result of Eveleighs Estate Agents coming forward with a generous donation to fund the first year of the arrangement.
In order for this agreement to remain in place next and each subsequent year, the SCA needs specific donations to raise the £3000 needed to compensate the farmer for loss of arable land and to pay for the maintenance of the paths and associated insurance and legal costs.
We are extremely grateful to Eveleighs for funding the first year to allow the paths to re-open straighta-way but without regular, annual donations from residents to cover the costs the SCA will not be able to keep these paths open and it is highly likely that once closed they will remain closed for ever as the land will be planted with crops.
£3000 is a fairly significant sum and in order to ensure we can keep this amenity open for the community we would ask that walkers consider £25 or more and horse riders £50 or more.
Remember if we can’t raise £3000 the paths shut, possibly for ever!
Robin Eveleigh of Eveleighs Estate Agents said “Having attended the public meeting on August 20th hosted by the Parish Council, my business partner and I were struck by the overwhelming desire by so many local residents to find a solution to re-opening the much loved and well trodden paths to the south of Saltford, both for walkers and riders alike. It struck me that this was the perfect opportunity to show our great appreciation to so many local residents who have supported Eveleighs Estate Agents since starting in Saltford & Keynsham 3 years ago to where it is now.”
SCA Chair, Steve Johnson added “We are delighted and grateful that Everleigh’s Estate Agents have made this very generous donation to the community of Saltford to keep these paths open for the next year. These paths provide fantastic recreational opportunities to the south and west of the village and coupled with those around the rest of the village, we have a significant amount of beautiful countryside for everyone to enjoy. We very much hope that all walkers and riders will donate generously to the SCA to allow these to continue to remain open.”
As mentioned above, this SCAN should include a donation envelope for completion and return to a num-ber of addresses around the village. Please complete the front of the envelope for Gift Aid purposes and then indicate on the reverse how much you would like directed to the SCA and how much to the paths. If there is no envelope please get in touch with us if you wish to donate.
Finally we would like to thank you for your continued support in attending the various fundraising events we have staged throughout the year and to thank all those who have volunteered their time to help with these events and to deliver this SCAN Magazine every other month.
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MONTHLY ACTIVITIES AT SALTFORD HALL
Please note:- Dates, times and venues may change. Please check with the contact named elsewhere in this newsletter, and note that these are booking times - event times may differ.
First Monday
(usually) 10.00am Beading Course Wansdyke
Second Monday 7.30pm Saltford Quilters Somerset
First Tuesday 9.30am Saltford Ladies Gardening Club Wansdyke
First Tuesday 2.00pm Saltford Afternoon WI Wansdyke
Second Tuesday 7.30pm Saltford Women’s Institute Avon
Fourth Tuesday 2.15pm Saltford Floral Club Hall
Second Thursday 9.45am Ladies Together Wansdyke
Second Thursday 8.00pm Book Club Somerset
Second Friday 7.30pm Keynsham & Saltford Wine Circle Avon
One Saturday 10.00am Farandole Dance Club Please contact
per month June Simpson for exact dates on
01225 872586 Wansdyke
Fourth Saturday 2.30pm Historical Model Railway Society Wansdyke
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The Saltford Poppies
Inspired by the poppies installed at the Tower of London to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the
First World War and the 888,246 British and Colonial servicemen killed during the war, the ‘Saltford Pop-
pies’ remember the seventeen Saltford men who made the ultimate sacrifice during WW1.
The youngest recorded Saltford WW1 casualty was Private
Reginald James LOWMAN, son of Joseph and Minnie, who
lived at Maud Buildings, Saltford. Reginald originally joined the
Worcester Regiment but later transferred to the newly formed
Machine Gun Corps. He was killed in action, aged 19, in March
1918 and is commemorated on the Somme (Pozieres) war
memorial.
The oldest recorded casualty was 2nd Lieutenant Henry
Charles TARR who lived at the Tunnel House (opposite this
memorial). Henry enlisted with the Royal Army Service Corps
in June 1917, aged 44. He joined the British Egypt Expedition-
ary Force in February 1918 and died less than a year later, just
before his 46th birthday, at Ras-El-Tin military hospital and is
buried at the Alexandria War Memorial cemetery.
Three members of the same Saltford family are named: Sidney, William and Maurice GODDARD all lived
at the Jolly Sailor public house before each joined the Royal Navy between 1903 and 1907. By November
1915 they were serving on separate Royal Navy warships but within a year of the death of Sidney whilst
serving on HMS LARKSPUR in November 1915, William and Maurice had also been killed. Sidney is
buried in St Mary’s church graveyard in Saltford. William Goddard signed up at 18 and died just after his
30th birthday, in May 1916 whilst serving on HMS SPITFIRE. Maurice who enlisted as a Royal Marine in
1907, died aged 32 whilst serving on HMS CORNWALL in September 1916 and is buried at the Kranji war
memorial cemetery in Singapore.
An additional 6 poppies commemorate the Saltford
residents who also made the ultimate sacrifice
during WW2.
The Saltford poppies were made by local scout leaders & their families and our resident potter Yvonne Halton. The cost of materials was covered by Saltford Parish Council together with the generous support of local companies Rotork and Precision Profiles.
The Saltford poppies will be on display for six weeks and will be available to purchase via a charitable donation, which will be transferred in full, to the Royal British Legion and Help for Heroes. If you wish to purchase a Saltford poppy please drop a note with your contact details into 69 High Street.
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REGULAR WEEKLY ACTIVITIES AT SALTFORD HALLPlease note: Dates, times and venues may change. Please check with the contact named elsewhere in this newsletter and note that these are Booking Times – event times may differ
Mon to Fri 9.15am “Here We Grow Pre-school Avon
Mondays 9.45am Jazzercise Class Hall
1.30pm Saltford Short Mat Bowls Hall
2.00pm Whist Club Avon
4.40pm Dance Factory Hall
7.00pm Saltford Scrabble Club (earlier start time) Kelston
(in season) 7.30pm Saltford Drama Club Avon
8.00pm Saltford Badminton Hall
Tuesday 10.00am Tuesday Morning Badminton Hall
10.00am Art Class Kelston
12.00pm Zumba Gold Hall
(1st & 3rd only) 7.00pm Saltford Parish Council Avon
7.30pm Avon Badminton Hall
7.30pm Saltford Village Choir Wansdyke
Wednesday 9.45am Wednesday Morning Badminton Group Hall
1.30pm Saltford Short Mat Bowls Hall
3.30pm Keyford Dancing School Somerset
8.00pm Belly Dancing Class Wansdyke
7.30pm Saltford Sequence & Old Time Dance Club Hall
Thursdays 9.45am Jazzercise Class Hall
2.00pm Painting for Pleasure Avon
2.00pm Pre-School Gymnastics Somerset &
Kelston
5.45pm Hatha Yoga Class Wansdyke
6.30pm Pilates Class Hall
6.30pm Hatha Yoga Class Wansdyke
7.30pm Keynsham AA Group Kelston
Fridays 10.30am Saltford Wind Chamber Group Somerset
10.00am Hatha Yoga Wansdyke
11.45am Hatha Yoga Wansdyke
(some) 1.30pm Saltford Short Mat Bowls Hall
4.45pm sTAmP Academy Somerset
6.30pm Saltford Shu-Ko-Kai Club (Martial Arts) Somerset
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SALTFORD SCHOOL NEEDS YOU
On Saturday 20 June 2015 we will be holding our popular summer fair on the final weekend of Saltford Festival. The theme for the fair will be ‘Through The Wars’ to coincide with the 70th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War and the ongoing commemorations for the First World War. We are hoping to have attractions, entertainment and displays to fit in with the theme and would like local people who might be able to help to get in touch. We would love to hear from anyone who has military equipment or vehicles that children could explore, acts that could provide live music, a miliatry style assault course or any military groups or clubs who could attend on the date. If you think you can help please contact the PTA via the school on 01225 872185 or email [email protected]
LADIES TOGETHER
Our meeting on Thursday 13th November will have taken place by now. We had a speaker, Mr Dave Vickery, who gave us a talk on Tools for Self Reli-ance (Bristol Group) who renovate second hand tools for use in Africa. There will be a trip to Dobbies Garden Centre, near Shepton Mallett on 25th November.The Christmas Party will be in The Wansdyke Room as usual on Thursday 11th December.We meet for lunch on 4th Friday of the month at the Crown, Saltford.New members are always welcome to join our friendly group. It is very informal & we meet monthly, on the second Thursday, in the Wansdyke Room, Saltford Hall at 10.00amContact Marion Smith 01225 872789
KEYNSHAM & SALTFORD WINE CIRCLE
The Charity Bottle Auction held in September raised £152. A draw was held to decide which or-ganisation should benefit from these funds and the result was “Help for Heroes”. A cheque will be presented to them at a later date. To conclude the evening an American supper was enjoyed by all.The Annual Wine Competition featured at our Oc-tober meeting and was judged by Peter and Carol Coombs and Marg Gittins who are local National
AFFLIATED ORGANISATIONS
KEYNSHAM AND SALTFORD PROBUS CLUB
All the arguments for and against Saltford getting a new railway station must have made many people think about what the old one looked like - so it was interesting for members of Keynsham and Saltford Probus Club to see at their October meeting a photo of the bridge which used to span the tracks.There was a view, too, of a more ornate former bridge at Keynsham station. Guest speaker Mike Oakley illustrated his talk with many slides of stations and halts that over the years served the railway network in and around Bath. A few survive; many have been lost, some disappearing completely from view while other buildings have been adapted to other uses.On the day before the club meeting there was to have been a visit to the Big Pit, a South Wales min-ing heritage museum. That had to be abandoned because of insufficient support.Undaunted, the club’s social committee (some of its members shown during discussions).met as planned to talk over other projects for the months
ahead. They were able to announce that a group holiday at Stourton-on-Severn is now fully booked up. Currently under consideration are spring visits to Avebury and the Royal Navy dockyards at Portsmouth. Because of heavy public demand provisional bookings have already been made for the musical “Annie” at Cardiff in August 2015.For several years the club has joined other town organisations in Remembrance Sunday commem-oration. Last year the younger St Keyna Probus Club joined in. This year St Keyna accepted an invitation to lay a joint poppy wreath as part of the ceremony.
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Wine Judges. The results were: White Dry Wine - Peter DandoRed Dry Wine - Fay BleachRose Medium Dry - Percy MellorWhite Sweet Wine - Percy MellorDry Aperitif - Alan DummottWhite/Golden Dessert - Percy MellorRed Dessert - Alan DummottSweet Aperitif - Betty HaynesMedium Dry White - Peter ChurchSloe Gin - Percy MellorCongratulations to all who entered!
Whilst the judging was taking place, our good friend Vernon Groves gave us a tutored tasting of six commercial wines. He compared two white wines and two red wines from South America and South Africa respectively and asked the audi-ence to choose which was the best - the South American wines came out on top. In addition we had a Rose wine from California and a French Monbazillac sweet wine from Lidls - this was very inexpensive - £7.99 a full bottle.A group of us attended the Nailsea Wine Circle’s Fancy Dress dance in October. The band was Julie Thursday and the theme was The World Wars - although how a group of Zulu Warriors become involved, I am not sure!” As usual, a good evening was had all.The November meeting featured the Wiltshire Beekeeper - Fred Swift, who gave us a most interesting talk on the nature of bees and the art of beekeeping He has over a thousand hives scat-tered throughout Wiltshire (hence the name) and had on display a great variety of products for us to sample.Our Members’ Recipe Competition will be held at our December followed by our seasonal eats of Christmas Cake and Port/Baileys Cream Liqueur.On the 20th December our Christmas Dance will take place at Saltford Hall, dancing to the live music of “Sound Company” - three musicians and a lady singer. Entrance is by ticket only (some still available) at £8 each. These are obtainable from 01225 873493.I would like to wish all our members, their families and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy
and Prosperous New Year.Information is now available on the Wine Circle’s website by entering google.co.uk and inputting keynsham and saltford wine circle
If you would like more details regarding the Wine Circle, please contact Alan Dummott on 01225 873493.
AVON WILDLIFE TRUST,
Avon Wildlife Trust, Keynsham Group, meet on the second Friday of the month at the Baptist Church, High Street, Keynsham at 7.30pm. All are wel-come, entrance is £2.50 and £1 for children. We have a Bookstall and refreshments.
Friday, 12 December. A Christmas Compilation - short talks by members of our group - a video of the Scottish Field Study Centre AIGAS in Inver-ness, Local Wildlife, and An illustrated review of our group’s activities in 2014.
Festive refreshments!
Friday, 9 January “St.George’s Flower Bank” - a talk on a roadside wildflower project by Bob Bluck, who has spent a quarter of a century creating and maintaining this wildflower meadow habitat, alongside a busy A Road!
Friday, 13 February “Come into my parlour” a talk about spiders by the lively Jerry Dicker, who is a working arborcultuist. He will highlight some of our commoner 600 spiders, and their fascinating behaviours - “they are like furry teddy bears”
Contact: Cynthia Wilson 01225 874259.
K&S LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society continues its winter season of talks. The Monday evening talks run once a month through to April on a variety of topics related to local history and occasionally archaeology. If you join the Society, admission to the talks is free and you have the opportunity of attending our summer programme of walks and visits to local places of interest. But if you would like to come along as a visitor, you will be most welcome. The subjects for our next meetings are:Monday 15th December. “ Victorian Bristol” by Mike Hooper
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Monday 19th January “The Brass and Copper Industry of the Avon Valley” by Tony Coverdale Meetings are at The Key Centre, Victoria Method-ist Church, Charlton Road, Keynsham and start at 7.30pm Full details of the Society’s activities can be found on the website at www.keysalthist.org.uk .
SALTFORD FLORAL CLUB
Our October meeting was a lively Practice Class with Demonstrator Julia Russett, entitled Less is More. Julia showed how to make an arrangement using flowers and foliage from the garden and hedgerows and also ‘fallen wood’ (ie interesting pieces of roots and branches) making beautiful arrangements for very little cost.Our Open Meeting on November 25th will be a chance to think about Christmas arrangements. Our Demonstrator is Lucy Ellis - her title is Here It Is (Merry Christmas Everyone). The stage will be filled with spectacular flowers and there is the chance to win an arrangement in our Raffle! Tea and mince pies/shortbread will be served after-wards. Everyone is welcome - start your Christmas here - Visitors £7.50 (pay on the door).Celia Wallace 01225 872028
SALTFORD LIBRARY Open Friday mornings at Saltford Library
Friday 9 January 10.15 for coffee (30p) Speaker: Mr Bill Douglas, grandson of the founder of Douglas Motorcycles, Kingswood. Bill will come and talk and bring his family archives and photographs. Seats are booking fast, so phone me to reserve a place. We have only 20 seats.
Friday, 6 February, 1015 for coffee (30p) A return visit of Mr Tony Coverdale. This time to speak he will speak on The Art of Submarine Control. Tony has been involved in submarine design, operation, maintenance and disposal for nearly 40 years, having spent nearly 10 of those years as a sea-going engineer in three nuclear submarines, and he is still actively involved in submarine design as a consultant engineer.
Be sure to book a seat with Cynthia Wilson, 01225 874259, email [email protected]
Readers groups meet monthly on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.SALTFORD AFTERNOON WI The October meeting incorporated the AGM. After the election of the new committee, Judith Massey, an adviser for the Avon Federation of Women’s Institutes, spoke about the history and structure of the WI, including some of their ground-breaking campaigns. These included a resolution for the provision of school dinners (in 1926), a resolution for equal pay for equal work (in 1943), a resolution against litter (in 1954) which eventually led to the formation of the Keep Britain Tidy movement and a resolution against smoking in public places (in 1964). More recent resolutions have involved a campaign for the introduction of breast screening clinics, a campaign for public information about HIV and AIDS, a campaign to raise awareness of the nature and extent of violence against women, a campaign to tackle excess packaging, a cam-paign to draw attention to the plight of the honey-bee and, most recently, a campaign to encourage organ donation. Judith also talked about the work of the Association of Country Women Worldwide, to which the NFWI is affiliated. A trip to Westonbirt School Craft Fair took place in October and further trips - to Lacock Gaden Centre and the Bishop’s Palace in Wells are planned for November and December.SALTFORD SCRABBLE CLUB
Scrabble Club Founder Retires.
Frances Sheppard started Saltford Scrabble at the Hall in March 1994 and now feels it is time to hand over the reins, although she will still be a playing member.The Club is a very friendly one and although we do play seriously we are not fanatical, and make allowances for each other’s foibles.We particularly enjoy the sociability of the game and our annual get-together for a meal, usually at Saltford Gold Club, who give excellent service. Fran has often arranged some entertainment for us at these do’s. A particularly memorable one was when the ladies of Fran’s barber shop group sang for us.
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Thank you Fran for all you have done over the years to keep us happily scrabbling and good luck to Cynthia Wilson who is taking over (01225 874259).If there are any more Scrabblers out there who would like to join us we meet 7-9pm on a Monday evening in the Kelston Room.SALTFORD SCOUTS
DISTRICT COMMISSIONER STEPS DOWN
Janet Turner, who has been District Commis-sioner for Wansdyke Scouts for the past ten years, stepped down from that role at the recent Annual General Meeting. All Scout Commissioner roles have a ten-year lifespan.At a packed meeting in Radstock Scout Hall, district chairman John Mander recalled that dur-ing Janet’s leadership, numbers had risen by 70%, compared to 25% nationally. She had put a team together which saved the Radstock Scout Group from closure, organised two District Jamborees and had enabled the founding of a new Scout Group in Chew Stoke, and an Explorer Scout Unit in Clutton. Mr Mander said, “Janet has led this
district with enthusiasm and dedication. She is brilliant listener, very patient, and has an infectious sense of humour. Wansdyke Scouts have been very fortunate to have had a committed leader who has been so generous with her time.”Charlie and Jack, two scouts from Radstock, presented Mrs Turner with a personalised camp blanket, a gift voucher and bouquet on behalf of
the district. Stuart Ballard, deputy county commissioner, presented her with a Commis-sioner’s Commendation Award. Mrs Turner’s husband Dave was presented with a gift voucher to thank him for his unstinting support for his wife in her former role. Both Mr & Mrs Turner will continue their leadership roles in 1st Radstock Scouts.
Vacancy for Treasurer at Saltford Environment Group
Saltford Environment Group has an important vacancy to fill, that of Treasurer, which is also an of-ficer post on our Executive Committee. This is a great opportunity for getting involved and influencing voluntary work at the local community level for an organisation that is seeking to make positive change in Saltford. Since SEG was set up in 2011 we have grown to well over 300 members, and have run extremely effective campaigns including the station campaign and our successful defence of Saltford’s Green Belt from developers.
As we continue to grow and develop with a wide range of projects, the role profile for our new Treas-urer is as follows. He/she will need to be able to use SEG’s funds strategically to support a variety of projects, apply and use the latest financial and administrative procedures including online banking, ensure SEG complies with any HMRC or other relevant accounting requirements, keep under review the possibility of seeking charitable status for SEG and implement this if that path is chosen, and seek and apply for grants, sponsorship and other sources of financial support. Desirable qualities that would enable the new Treasurer to fulfil the role more effectively include an enthusiasm for SEG’s aims and objectives, good team-working skills, and the ability to represent SEG in public meetings or local events.
If you live in Saltford and think this voluntary position might possibly be something you could take on and you would enjoy being part of a small friendly team, please contact our Chairman (by email to [email protected] and include your telephone no.) to see if this might be suitable for you. Due to the importance of this post and the responsibilities it carries for managing our finances, local character references will also be sought.
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SAVE THE DATE
SALTFORD SCHOOL SUMMER FAIR
‘THROUGH THE WARS’
20 JUNE 2015
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View of Keynsham merging with the River Gironde which flows through Libourne
In September, we hosted sixteen friends from Libourne. Together we visited Castle Combe, Avebury and Berkeley. Social events included a buffet meal with entertainment from KLOGS & the newly formed Phoenix Keynsham Youth Theatre and a meal at Stock-wood Vale Golf Club. This left time for outings with host families, which included visits to Bristol, Bath, Clevedon, Wells, Chew Valley and garden centres.
Twinning members will pay a return visit to Libourne for a week in June 2015, when the Libourne Music Festival takes place (over weekend of 20/21 June). Why not join the association and put your name forward? It is FUN an you don’t have to speak fluent French!
Libourne is also twinned with towns in Germany and Spain. Official guests from the town visited Wellsway School, toured the new civic centre and met representatives of local organisations who plan to arrange visits for their members to groups with similar interests: the Scouts, Keynsham Orchestra & KLOGs and Avon County Rowing Club.
If you belong to a club or organisation which would like to ‘twin’ with a similar group in Libourne, the association could help to set this up.
For more information, contact President Carole Duckett 0117 986 5350 or look at the website: www.keynshamtwinning.org
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August, and an opportunity to discuss issues affecting business in Saltford over a pint was had at the Jolly Sailor in September.
In October our business seminar was presented by Dave Allinson of Knightsbridge Financial Management Ltd regarding the upcoming pension reforms and the new responsibilities for all employers, together with an interactive session on time manage-ment led by Chris Hounsell and David Hewett.
Events for 2015
Thursday 29th January 2015 Business Seminar - Sales and Marketing – Golf Club
Thursday 26th February 2015 Social – The Crown
Monday 23rd March 2015 Business Seminar – Business West – Golf Club
Thursday 30th April 2015 Social – Verona Café for Breakfast
Thursday 21st May 2015 Business Seminar – HMRC by Chartax – Golf Club
Thursday 26th June 2015 Social – Saltford Sports Club
Details of SBN events can be found on the SBN web-site www.saltfordbusinessnetwork.org.uk
Membership Renewal
Membership for 2015 will be due for renewal shortly. Membership costs £20 and in-cludes an enhanced web-site entry. A simple listing in the directory is available for free to any local business that registers.
David Hewett, Secretary
Bristol Empire Dragons Lead the WayThe Bristol Empire Dragons’ Boat led the row past at the official opening of the new Saltford Rowing Centre on Saturday 27th September. The rowing centre is home to Avon County Rowing Club, the University of Bristol Boat Club and the Monkton Combe School Boat Club.
The official opening of the extensive rowing centre was by the Olympic medallist rower Alex Partridge. Bristol Empire Dragons, whose aims include recreation and offering charity training sessions, has recently relocated to the new Saltford Rowing Centre to make use of an existing facility. The photograph shows the Bristol Empire Dragons team with Cllr Duncan Hounsell, Chair of Saltford Parish Council, as the team prepared for the row past.
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SALTFORDShort Mat Bowls Club
I am very happy to report that at the end of October one of our teams, Saltford Scamps, was at the top of the Bristol and District League. I must admit, though that we have played more games than most other teams. We are due to play another match this afternoon against a team from Pucklechurch.We have a Four entered in the Avon County Fours championship to be played later this month and three of our members will be playing at Ross on Saturday next, representing Avon County against Herefordshire. During the month of October we have signed up two new members. They will be helped to achieve a good standard of play by our two qualified coaches.All good news at the early stages of the season. Let’s hope the feel-good factor continues!! So..
Roll up …. Roll upWe have space at Saltford for you to try a new social sport.
Bring a friend or come on your own and make a new friend
We meet on Monday, Wednesday & some Friday afternoons 13.30 ‘til 16.30
More information from Joan Hamblin 01225 872389
‘Support your local football club’
Saltford FC are looking for a Manager, for their 1st team who play in the Somerset County 1st Division East
New players and supporters are always welcome.
If you fancy getting involved please contact:
Dave Boulton (Saltford FC Chairman) on 07795 348478
[email protected] Saltford Sports and Social Club Ground, Wedmore Rd, Saltford, Bristol BS31 3BY
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Bristol Avon Sailing Clubin “Bart’s Bash” Record Breaker
On Sunday 21 September the Bristol Avon Sailing club based at Saltford took part in Bart’s Bash, a fundraising event and world record attempt for the largest sailing race in the World on behalf of the charity, the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation. 25 boats took part in a 6-lap race on the River Avon at Saltford. Mr Cian Hooper in a “Rooster 8.1” boat was first over the finish line. The event was organised by Vice-Commodore Rob Crabbe. Rick Staples of Network Commercial Systems and Club President spon-sored the event. Cllr Duncan Hounsell, Chair of Saltford Parish Council, and Thomas Auld, local resident, acted as the independent “verifiers” for the event.
http://bristol-avon-sailing.org.uk/news/ http://www.bartsbash.co.uk/
Saltford Environment Group - Station CampaignRe-opening Saltford station is part of the vision for the MetroWest “overground” bringing half-hourly rail services that will criss-cross the Bristol-Bath sub-region All developments on the railway have to follow Network Rail’s 8-stage process called the GRIP process. The first four
stages are about planning and the final four about implementation. Re-opening Saltford station is about at stage 2. Saltford Parish Council voted by 6 votes to zero with one abstention at its October meeting to ask B&NES Council to take the project on to stage 3 of the process. A project has to be at least this stage to be eligible to bid for national or regional funding. The breaking news is that Cllr David Bellotti, B&NES Lib Dem Cabinet member for resources, has announced £250,000 in the proposed Lib Dem budget for 2015/16 to take the re-opening of Saltford Station forward to stages 3 and 4. These stages involve much more detailed work on costs, design and finance. The objective is to make the project to re-open Saltford station “shovel ready”. The proposed budget is subject to consultation and approval by the full B&NES Council in February 2015.The £33 million up-grade of the railway line between Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway station at Filton Bank has been given the go-ahead and work starts in December. The doubling of the railway lines to four tracks at that location is crucial to introducing MetroWest over the wider area, including Saltford, because those extra lines increase general capacity. A representative from FirstGroup (First Great Western) who operate the train services in the region has visited the Saltford station site in October to become more familiar with the Saltford station project.
Duncan Hounsell Chris Warren
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Saltford Festival Photographic CompetitionAs promised here is the first update for the 2015 photographic competition. Although specific dates have not yet been set, we will ask for images to be submitted in early March 2015. The decision on the winning entries will be made by the end of March. There will be a winner for each of the two categories, under 18 and over 18. The twelve best images will be displayed in Saltford Hall and will also be featured in the Salford Community Association’s calendar for 2016. This calendar will be available for the festival.
So what to take photographs of?
Well the next few months should provide some wonderful opportunities for pictures, Autumn leaves, Christmas lights, first frosts, spring flowers, nature in and around Saltford, the list could be endless.
To help absolute beginners we’ll run a very basis photography talk at Saltford Hall. It will be in the Kelston Room at 11.15 a.m. on 9th December and will last about 45 minutes.
Happy picture making.
Saltford Community Association
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ChoirJam sings for Jessie MayTo be told that your child will die before you is every parent’s worst nightmare. For many families in the local area, this is a reality. Some of these children will die when they’re very young; others will deteriorate slowly over a number of years, and their full-time care usually falls to parents who have to cope - 365 days a year.
At their Christmas concerts at Saltford Hall on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th November, Keynsham’s pop choir, ChoirJam, will be raising money for the Jessie May Trust based in Kingswood and Bath which supports terminally ill children and their families.
The choir, which has been going since 2011, has 120 members and is well-known for its fun, energetic and uplifting live performances. Emma Hutchinson, ChoirJam director, said: “I asked the ‘Jammers’ to nominate which local charity they would like to benefit from our Christmas concerts, and Jessie May, which supports several of our members’ families, was the most popular choice. Jessie May believe in helping every child reach their potential and in making the most of the precious time they have; Christ-mas seems like an especially apt time of the year to raise money for them.”
The choir, accompanied by their live band, will be singing pop songs from the 1960’s to recent chart hits including “Happy” by Pharrell Williams, Labi Siffre’s “Something Inside So Strong” and festive songs like Winter Wonderland.
Tickets for the concerts cost £6 and are on sale now at Saltford Post Office, in person at Saltford Hall Booking Office (or email [email protected]), via [email protected] or the ChoirJam Face-book page, or call/text Emma on 07793 983040.
Following the installation of a new lift in the foyer of Saltford Hall the Community Association would li e to refurbish the entrance foyer. ur vision is to provide a softer, more modern and inviting entrance area whilst updating the bar facilities and boo sales areas.
his is an e citing opportunity for an interior designer to stretch their imagination, have the pleasure of seeing their design in use at a community location and be present at the opening ceremony, which will be well publicised locally.
If you would be prepared to volunteer then please ring Steve Johnson 01225 872025 or 07967 704706 or mail him Chair saltfordhall.co.uwho will be pleased to discuss this opportunity.
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GRAND FLEA MARKETSunday 22nd February 2015 from 10 am - 1 pm
Flea Markets are very popular nationally and a group of us decided last September to introduce the idea to Saltford and what a huge success it was! We have therefore decided to hold another.
At a Flea Market you need to book a table and bring along any items that you want to sell. A chance to clear the attic, the garage, the shed or even your house cannot be missed! I already know of books and ephemera, ceramics (china of all ages), vintage artifacts (old things) plants for the Spring garden, camping equipment. If you have the job of clearing a house - think of the Flea market and come along.
Book a table £15 (6 ft) £10 (3ft)for booking form email [email protected] [email protected] or phone 01225 872489.
You keep the takings, we keep the stall money!
We also provide the famous Saltford Cafe and the inevitable Bacon Butties!!
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OTHER NEWSSaltford Santa Dash 2014
The 2013 Santa Dash was a sell out and saw 500 Santa’s and 200 Elves raise almost £14,000 for CRY and this year we are accepting 750 Santa’s and 300 Mini Santas.... quite a sight!
This year The Dash will be run in aid of CLIC Sargent and The Ellen MacArther Cancer Trust once again supporting a local teenager Corey Clifton who has received huge ben-efits from both charities.
While some people are counting the number of shopping days to Christmas...... Saltford Santa Dash organisers are counting the number of Santa’s and Mini Santa’s who have entered and how many spaces there are left!
The hundreds of Santa Dashers already registered are counting the number of days they have left to train
And preparing to entertain us, Jazzercise are planning their warm up routine, Choir Jam are rehearsing their Christmas repertoire and the Air Cadets Marching Band are polish-ing up their performance
We are delighted that para Olympian Ben Rushgrove will be join-ing us again this year no doubt hoping for a Saltford Santa Dash Medal to add to his Olympic medals!
Residents on the route are planning their house parties so they will be out to support the runners and Saltford Sports and Social Club are ensuring their Sports Ground will be in good condition for the Mini Santa’s Race and to get the 5 mile Dash off to a flying start. The Sports Club Bar will be open and they will be provid-ing refreshments alongside Zoomoffee both intent on sustaining spectators and reviving runners!
If you would like to take part in this fantastic community charity fun run visit www.saltfordsantadash.webs.com and sign up now!
If you are not taking part or planning to spectate we would like to make you aware that roads along the route may become a little congested between 11am and 12.30pm so if you have a time critical journey please take this into consideration. With thanks for you understanding
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Message from Jacob Rees-Mogg MPDepartmental Select Committees (DSC) were introduced in the Westminster Parlia-ment in 1979 and are often seen as being one of the most important reforms in the recent history of the House of Commons. The general function of select committees is to hold to account individual departments and the Government as a whole. Whilst most DSCs scrutinise a specific Government department, for example the Defence Committee scrutinises the Ministry of Defence, there are a number of committees with broader remits that cross departments. Select Committees have undergone numerous reforms since their inception, particularly through the Wright Reforms introduced in 2010. Committee chairmen are now elected by MPs and so are more independent in their approach.
I serve on the European Scrutiny Committee (ESC) which has a wide remit. The Com-mittee looks at over one thousand documents a year sending a few for debate on the floor of the House and a further thirty or so for debate in committee. Although this means European law is subject to fewer checks than domestic legislation it at least en-sures that the most important ones are highlighted. The ESC also has the power to ob-tain an opinion from a specific select committee on a particular issue. This is a means of requesting in depth scrutiny in a specific area to help ensure European measures are thoroughly considered.
The other select committee I am on is the Procedure Committee which discusses the way the House of Commons operates. Currently we are considering e-petitions. This has a fascinating historic resonance as petitions became early forms of legislation and are one of the best ways for voters to seek redress of grievance through Parliament. Making them an effective electronic means of challenging the government is an inter-esting and important challenge.
www.jacobreesmogg.com
Saltford Brass MillUnfortunately the repair work was not finished by the end of September 2014 as pre-dicted which meant the Brass Mill was not open to visitors for the Heritage weekends, this was particularly very disappointing for the Brass Mill volunteers. However, we hope all will be well for the seasonal opening in May next year. In the meantime off site talks are being given to interested groups, please make contact as below:-
www.brassmill.com email - [email protected] 01225 872954
Friendly Badminton Group .....would like additional players for our small friendly group. We play 9.45-11.45 wednesday mornings at Saltford Hall. We would welcome players who have some experience and can play on a regular basis. If you are interested you can contact me, Caroleann Gratton on: Bath 01225 873898 or come along on a no obligation trial on a wednesday morning, you will be very welcome.
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Learn about the Hoard and its discovery
Handle coins from the Hoard
a e part in fun hands-on activities
Stri e your own coin
Illustrated talks at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm
Community café open throughout for refreshments
Beau Street Hoard Roadshow Saltford Village HallSaturday 21st February 201511:00 am – 3:00 pm
he Beau Street Hoard is a unique discovery of 17,577Roman silver coins. It was found by archaeologists on thesite of the new Gainsborough Hotel in Beau Street, Bath.
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Time for a Roasting! Newton Farm Shop & Cafe is now serving speciality Sunday roast’s
including, mouth-watering rare roast rump of Newton Farm’s beef
with Yorkshire pudding or cider and fennel slow roast Newton
Farm’s belly of pork.
See website for full menu. Prices from £7.95-£10.95
Please call 01225 873707 to reserve a table.
Newton Farm Shop, Newton St Loe, Bath BA2 9BT www.newtonfarmfoods.co.uk
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SALTFORD HALL TUESDAYS 12:00 Gabrielle 07980 858176
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SALTFORD FESTIVAL 2015Saturday 13th June - Sunday 21st June
HELP, There are still holes in the fabric!
An early draft programme for Saltford Festival 2015 is in place. It is very much a draft. There are still gaps in the pattern of events that make it look like a loosely woven gar-ment!
A Night of Magic and Mystery with Saltford’s John Isaacs, a comedy evening with the talented Welsh comedian, Bob Webb, Saltford’s ever popular Decade Dolls, who will devise a ‘50’s night’ and the highly recommended Frenchman Street, jazz band all give us confidence, though, that the gaps will soon close and the 9 days of Festival will be presented seamlessly.
There are to be quizes, a photo competition, scarecrows lurking, walks to explore the history, geology and footpaths of the village. The Dog Show will return to the Church lawn and there will be tea in the Manor House garden. With the High Street closed for a few hours, there will be fun and games on The Old Village Day, with plenty of activ-ity and help from the Scouts in Saltford House garden. The Golf Club, the School, the Church the Pubs and some gardens are just a few of the organisations opening their doors.
Boats, burgers and a village picnic, with the help of the Guides, will conclude the festi-val with a celebration of the River for the Finale..
Help is needed. We have set aside an evening during the festival week for a youth event but we need to find out more about what young people would like and who is willing to give time and initiative to make it work. The festival plan is to provide events that suit all ages, but we are conscious that we have not quite achieved this yet.
Please come forward with ideas and offers of help. We need new faces and inspiration.
Saltford Festival will be in its 3rd year in 2015. Surely it cannot rain again but who knows? Jill Williams (01225 872489)
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Medieval Night – Saturday 4 October 2014
A fantastic team in the itchen, masterminded by Diane, put together an amazing banquet of medieval food, comprising of a first Remove (course to you and me ) of Darwin Soup -a green bean soup. Second remove was wonderful Roast Beef from Newton Farm served on trenchers (flat piece of bread) with sides of Sod eggs, Ba ed nions, Frytour of Erbes and Herb salad (for vegetarians there was a nut loaf with the same sides). Finally we finished up serving Parsnip pie, Marchpane (pieces of marzipan with dried fruit and nuts) and sugar icing fondants.
han s also to eith on the bar and our entertainers on the night who gave their time for free in e change for some wonderful food - the Farondole Dancers, ing (Norman James), ueen and Court Jester.
he evening made around £250. owards the end of the evening the patron and his wife Helena, of the Farondole Dancers arrived to watch them perform and then to later join in with a group dance. heir patron is our local MP,Jacob Rees Mogg.
Richard Hall Leaving Barn Dance – Saturday 11 October 2014
o mar his retirement after 27 years in Saltford, the SCA were pleased to be able to provide the food and a bar for a well attended Barn Dance. You can see pictures here www.stmaryssaltford.org.u
World Textile Day West – Saturday 1 November 2014
his was the first time we had hosted this event in the West Country and it was a huge success with e hibitors coming from as far away as Scotland and visitors coming up from Cornwall. A fantastic display of te tile items was put on in the Main Hall and there were 2 tal s given during the day. hese were held in the Wansdy e Room and around 100 attended
each tal . As usual our Community Café, staffed for a series of shifts by volunteers, was open for business all day selling wonderful Newton Farm bacon butties and lots of home made ca es. We’re confident that ne t year it will be even bigger.
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WARMLEY CLUBGreat trad bands every Wednesday 8pm £3 on the door
WARMLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Dec 3rdJane Christy (Vocals) & QuartetDec 10thTim Newman’s Celebration Jazz BandDec 17thBob Reynolds - New Society Jazz BandDec 24thXmas Eve, No Jazz
Jan 7thTom Whittingham’s Wonderland BandJan 14thPamela’s All StarsJan 21stDave Martin Jabbo 5Jan 28thRoger Wells Dixie Hotshots
www.warmleyjazz.co.uk
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3.10pm to 6pm After School Club Holiday Club Available
SALTFORD SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB
EVENTS FOR DECEMBER
Sat 6th 9pm - 11pm Vocal Singing with Dean St. Clair11pm – Midnight - Karaoke
Sat 20th Christmas PartyLive Band “Duke Box”9pm Start
Wed 24th Our Traditional Cheese & Chatter8.00pm Start
Wed 31st Option 1In The Heated Marquee with Live Band Buffet & Disco
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Option 2Clubhouse – See in the New Year with our Big Screen TV
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Come and use our wonderful room hire facilities for all your groups,
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Alternatively email us at [email protected] or
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Saltford Parish Council News
Sign up for our e-newsletter at www.saltfordparishcouncil.gov.uk
Community Awards 2015
The Parish Council is running its Community Awards scheme again in 2015. Awards will be given to people in Saltford who make a positive contribution to Saltford life, show-ing initiative, commitment or leadership in the local community. Winners will receive an A4 certificate on high quality paper and £60 towards the award winner’s chosen Saltford group, project, cause or charity. Awards are given in the categories of Young Person of the Year, Good Neighbour in Saltford, and Exemplary Achievement Award – but in 2014 we received no nominations for Young Person of the Year, so we would particularly like to encourage these in 2015. So if you know someone who deserves an award for what they do in the community, pick up a nomination form from the Parish Council office in Saltford library or downloadable from www.saltfordparishcouncil.gov.uk. Forms must be received by the Clerk by the end of Friday 13 February 2015.
Saltford Railway Station
Following the results of the informal public consultation exercise launched at the public exhibition held in Saltford in February 2014, regarding the possible reopening of Salt-ford Railway Station, Saltford Parish Council agreed at its October 2014 meeting to ask B&NES Council Cabinet to consider the Higher Level Output Assessment (HLOA) report and to take the project to GRIP (Governance in Railway Projects) stage 3 of Network Rail’s GRIP process for railway development.
St Mary’s churchyard walls
M & S Stonemasons have completed the necessary repairs to the churchyard boundary walls, including the south wall where the footpath was temporarily diverted.
Grant to Saltford Scouts
The Parish Council made a grant of £300 to Saltford Scouts towards the costs of three Saltford Scouts attending the World Scout Jamboree in Japan in summer 2015.
Ceramic poppies
The Parish Council has funded the materials used by volunteers to make the ceramic poppies to be ‘planted’ at the War Memorial for Remembrance Day, after which the Scouts will offer the poppies (as per the Tower of London) for individuals to ‘purchase’ via a charitable donation.
Tricia Golinski, Parish Clerk, Saltford Parish Council Office, Saltford Library, 478a Bath Road, Saltford BS31 3DJ Tel: 01225 873300 [email protected]
For more news, sign up for our e-newsletter at www.saltfordparishcouncil.gov.uk
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St. Mary’s Saltford www.stmaryssaltford.org.uk
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Children and Youth GroupsFirst Steps for 0-3 years and their mums (dads or carers equally welcome!) from 9.30 a.m.– 10.40 in the Church Hall, each Sunday (except 1st Sunday). We believe even the smallest child needs to learn of the love of God. From November 16th we will expand our time together to include fellowship and discussion over a cup of coffee for mums if they wish to stay with their little ones. Sunday Club for 3+. 9.30 - 10.40 a.m. in the Church Hall on 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays of the month.On first Sundays of the month our 9.30am service is for all ages so children and young people worship together with adults in church.Teen Church11.15am on a 1st Sunday in St Mary’s Church Hall, for teenagers. For more information follow the link on our church website.St. Mary’s After-School Club (6-11 yrs)St Mary’s After-School Club is held on Wednesdays at 3.15pm at Saltford School for 6-11 year olds. The sessions consist of a snack & drink followed by games, stories, and craft or cooking, ending with prayers. The session finishes about 4.35pm. There are a limited number of places so please book as soon as possible. No charge is made for attending the group.Coffeeshop 10.00 - 11.30am every Friday in the Church Hall. All are welcome. Hot beverages and biscuits only 30p!Christmas ServicesFamily Service and Nativity Play at 9.30 a.m. and Pre-Christmas Evening Praise at 6.30 p.m. on Sunday7th December.Christingle Service at 4.00 p.m. on Sunday 14th December and Carol Service at 6.30 p.m. on Sunday 21st December.Christmas Eve Blessing of the Crib Service at 5.00 p.m. and Midnight Communion at 11.15 p.m. Christmas Day Parish Communion at 9.30 a.m. and Christmas Day Family Service at 11.00 a.m.
Services You are welcome to come to any of our services. We meet at the following times:
First Sunday Third Sunday 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 9.30 a.m. Parish Communion
9.30 a.m. Family Service 6.30 p.m. Evening Praise
6.30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Second Sunday Fourth Sunday
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 9.30 a.m. Parish Communion
9.30 a.m. Family Communion
6.30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Dave Faulkner 01225 874133 Robin Dixon 01225 359014 Julian Davies 0117 9618195
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GRACE BIBLE CHURCHNorman Road, Saltford www.gracebiblechurch.org.uk We are a warm- hearted bible believing Church and would be pleased to welcome you at any of the following meetings.
SUNDAY SERVICES
11 am - Family Service for all age groups. We believe church should be enjoyed NOT endured.
Junior Church (ages 3 upwards) including a vari-ety of bible based crafts & stories.
6.00 pm - Teaching Ministry open for anyone to attend who want a slightly more serious study of the bible.
We believe in what traditional Christianity has always stood for, and yet many describe our services as informal, friendly, and informative. We do not offer religion, but we present the real Jesus Christ without ritual or money getting in the way. You are our guests and therefore it is an abso-lute privilege to welcome you to our warm and friendly fellowship. Both services are followed by refreshments and friendly fellowship in an informal atmosphere.
(Crèche facilities available during both services).
Other weekly meetings include:
MONDAY - FOOD FOR THOUGHT
1st Monday of the month
12:30pm - 1:30pm - Lunch club run by members offering a variety of soups, cakes and fresh coffee or tea, aimed at those retired or any adults (50+) who wish to get out for friendly conversation over lunch, including a 5 minute thought from the Bible.
TUESDAY - MUMS & TODDLERS and SALTFORD UNDER 3’S
9.30am - 11.30am - Mums and dads, grandparents and child minders - why not join us for a cup of tea or coffee while your children play in a safe and friendly environment.
WEDNESDAY - PRAYER MEETING & BIBLE STUDY
A more in depth study of the bible and related matters, including vibrant discussion and practical application. We firmly believe that prayer works and unashamedly pray for our community, family, friends and the needs of those who attend.
FRIDAY - CHILDRENS CLUB
Rocket Kidz: 6:00-7:00pm
Aimed at 4-8 yr olds, it is a night of fun and games followed by refreshments with a Bible story. So come along, meet Rocket and his friends, and start collecting your points for prizes.
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Carols by Candlelight: Sunday 21st December 2014 You are warmly welcome to join us for our friendly service including many of your favourite carols and after to stay for hot mince pies, cakes and refreshments.Christmas Day Service 10:30
Please come and join us as we thank God for the greatest gift we could ever receive and celebrate the birth of our LORD and Saviour-------------------------------------------------------------Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:“Glory to God in the highest,And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” (Luke 2:10-14)
Please contact Steve Greedy on 07901601232 or 01225 874520
We do not charge for any of our meetings or activities.
SCA is on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Saltford-Community-
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SALTFORD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - Affiliated Organisations 20141st Saltford Scout Group Graham Bush 0117 977 1498Avon Badminton Club Tony Dicker 0117 330 8510Avon County Rowing Club Penny Senior 0117 986 7934Avon Wildlife Trust Cynthia Wilson 01225 874259Craft & Natter Club Daphne Rahn 01225 873349Farandole Dance Club June Simpson 01225 872586Friends of Saltford Library Cynthia Wilson 01225 874259Grace Bible Church Steve Greedy 07901 601232Here We Grow Yvonne Goodall 0117 986 2578Historical Model Railway Society Mr Gerry Nichols 0117 973 1862Keynsham & Chew Valley Rotary Club Rob Hales 01225 872456Keynsham & District Tangent Club Mrs Lis Evans 01225 873296Keynsham & District Twinning Association Carole Duckett 0117 986 5350Keynsham & Saltford AA Group Tony Williams 07973 336940Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society Richard Dyson 0117 986 4453Probus Club of Keynsham & Saltford Roy Heelas 0117 986 1748Keynsham & Saltford Wine Circle Alan Dummott 01225 873493Keynsham Light Opera Group Mr Steve Drew 07557444364Keynsham Rotary Club Roger Spooner 07825 214404Ladies Together Marion Smith 01225 872789Lions Club of Keynsham Ron Skudra 0117 949 6553N.A.F.A.S. (S.W. Area) Susan Bramble 01935 823293N.E. Somerset Conservative Assoc Mrs Margaret Brewer 0117 987 2313National Auricula & Primula Society Roger Woods 01455 272 377Painting for Pleasure Mrs F. Sheppard 01225 873773Saltford Afternoon WI Kathryn Hancock 01225 872589Saltford Badminton Club Stella Hurley 01225 874672Saltford Business Network David Hewitt 0117 944 4949Saltford C.of E, Primary School PTA Dawn Elliott 01225 872185Saltford Day Centre 07505178520Saltford District Guiding Mrs Laine Willis 01225 873852Saltford Evening WI Vicki Cox 01225354535Saltford Environment Group Phil Harding 01225 404258Saltford Fairtrade Group Gill Self 01225 872341Saltford Floral Club Janet Gough 0117 977 1813Saltford Golf Club Mike Penn 01225 873513Saltford Intergenerational Group Lyndsey Harris 01225 874279Saltford Ladies Gardening Club Mrs Debra Jewell 01225 872450Saltford Lawn Tennis Club Kate Lamb [email protected] Saltford Orchestra Carol Mills 01225 837972Saltford Parish Council Tricia Golinski, Parish Clerk 01225 873300Saltford Scrabble Club Mrs Cynthia Wilson 01225 874259Saltford Sports Club Mrs Jo Ball 01225 874804Saltford Tuesday Morning Badminton Club Andrea Cooper 01225 872402Saltford Walkers E Cattell 0117 986 7065Saltford Whist Club Malcolm Pearce 01225 872555Saltford Wind Chamber Group Liz Harvey 01761 462208St. Mary’s Church Parish Office 01225 872275Wednesday Morning Badminton Group Caroleann Gratton 01225 873898
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