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Issue No 33 AUG/SEPT 2000

Saltford Community Association and Saltford Drama lub

invite you to an evening of music and entertainment so come along and our

RKERS PL YTI 7.30pm at Salt ford Hall

15th & 16th September 2000 Period Dress Optional for best Costume)

Tickets £5 Adults (£4 Available from:

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Julia Chandler on 0117 9837825 or Brian Coombs on 01225 874325 or at Salt ford Post Office

Bar & Refreshments Available

MEMBERSHIP OF SALTFORD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

You are reminded that the Association needs your support through your Membership 01 the Association which is due lor renewal Irom 1 st September and costs just 50p per person per year. or il you are aged 12·16. 25p. You can join or renew by paying our street representative who will call on you after 1 st September.

Volunteer CoileClara are urgently required for the following roads:­(1) Bath Road between Wick House Fann and Baech Road.

121 The Glen & Folly. (31 Fairways. 141 Drake Close. Why not help the Community in thill way and at the serna time get to know more of your

neighbours? The Han Membership Brenda Jonas, 24, Grange Road. Tel: 873355 would be delighted to hear from you.

SUMMER DECORATING Your help is needed during Week commencing 14th August - see 2

FOUND A ladies creamy white short sleeved jacket was left at Saltford Hall late June/early july. Contact Anthony Tonkin on 01225 872479 if you think it is yours.

SAl.TFORD HALL REVISED HlRE CHARGES - Sec page 7

Parish Council News - See 13

PHOTOGRAPHER Roger M. Clark Impa

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Member of Society of Chiropod

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Association & Other News - List of S.C.A. Contacts Hon Secretary SCA Mrs SHarrow 0117 986 6038 SCAN Distribution Stan Hamblin 01225 872389 SCAN Copy & Advertisements Richard Davies, 01225 872699

"Y-Deri" High Street, Saltford Bristol BS31 3EJ SCAN Editor & Layout Raymond Moore 01225 872080

S.C.A. News

SAL TF'ORD HALL HlRING CHARGES ARE BEING REVISED FROM SEPTEMBER 2000 See full details on Page 7

SUMMER DECORATING Your help is needed during Week commencing 14th August. This year we are planning to decorate the outside of the Wansdyke Room, Store Room & Kitchen where windows and/or sills particularly need allention. Also there will be work done to wash down and repaint the walls, where necessary, in the Foyer and Somerset and Kelston Rooms. If you are willing to help on one or more

sessions please ring Anthony Tonkin on 01225 872479. WORKERS PLAYTIME LISTEN CAREFULLY, I SHALL SAY THIS ONLY ONCE!! At last, without breaching the Official Secrel.S Act, I can reveal that your identity cards (cunningly disguised as tickets) are now available for WORKERS PLA YTTME on 15th and 16th September. We know that "Careless Talk Costs Lives" but please feel free to talk as much as possible alx>ut WORKERS PLAYTIME to your friends and family! So, give yourself a well earned rest from "Digging for Victory" and come along 10 "a factory somewhere in England" (cunningly disguised as Salt ford Hall!) Visit the canteen, (cunningly disguised as a licensed bar in the Foyer!) and should the air raid

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siren sound during the interval. please feel free to visit the air raid shelters (cunningly disguised as toilets!) All this excitement for just £5 (£4 conccssions) from Julia on 01179 837825 or Brian on 01225 874325 or from Saltford Post Office. May I take this opportunity of thanking "the Post Office" for always willingly taking on the job of selling tickets for us - we are most grateful to them. Julia

Sectional Organisation News

SAl.TFORD PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB The first meeting of the Season will be held on Monday 18th September 2000 in the Wansdyke Room at Saltford Hall starting at 7.30 p.m.. The evening will be based on viewing a travelling set of lOp prints produced by the photographic clubs of the Western Counties. New or potentiaJ members are especially welcome to join us as guests for the evening. Further information is available from Archie Thomson 01225 873301, Mike Bond 01225 873819, or Malcolm Guthrie 01225 872235. Future meetings during 2000 are:-2/10/00 Visit by WCPF President, Tony Byram (7.15 Committee), 7.45 President's Show. 6/11/00 Audio Visual with Charles Jackson. (Closing dale for Kirkham Cup entries) 4/12100 Kirkham Cup & Christmas Meeting

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LITTLE E S PRE-S H L (Formerly Corston Pre-SchooH

Children from 2 Y2 to 5 years accepted

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 1.00pm

Now taking bookings

Telephone for details and prospectus Beverly Mackreth - 01225 872410

(Mobile 07968 693663) Member of Pre-school learning Alliance

Qualified teaching Staff

LITTLE E S PRE-SCH (Formerly Saltford Pre-School)

Children accepted from 2 Y2 years to 5

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Opening hours 9.15am to 12.15pm Monday to Friday

Place vailable For further details ring Beverly on 01225 872410

(Mobile 07968 693663) Qualified teaching Staff

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· ..... continued from page J SALTFORD SINGERS Our AGM on the 18th July was extremely well attended and produced some intriguing suggestions for our future direction. These will be discussed further at our next Committee Meeting. You will recall that Gloria Brock, our previous Conductor, had reluctantly to stand down due to health reasons . You will be pleased to know that she is flourishing in her return to the alto line, undcr Ros Hodson who has replaced her as conductor. What a time we are having as Ros tries to assess just what we arc capable of. So far we have cover<..'d 18 items ranging from the "Tick Tock Song" by Sanson, to Bach's Christmas Oratorio. All this in 6 rehearsals! Not that t.hese will necessarily form part of the programme for our next concert on the 8th and 9th December but book the dates in your diary and expect more details in future i~~ues of the SCAN. We now have our Summer break until 5th September when we shall be pleased to welcome any new recruits . Come on you men, our choir needs you! In the meantime we shall all he enjoying a trip to Penhow Castle, in Wales, on 15th August. If you would like more information about the Choir do 'phone 01225400951 or 01225 872176. We await your call' SAL TFORD SHORT MAT BOWLS There are vacancies for both Monday and Wednesday Sessions . Call Bill Luker on 873994.

Other News

SALTFORD MILLENNIUM CELEBRATIONS The plans for an open village weekend

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have been abandoned due to lack of support. A commemorative piece of textile art (a modern needlework hanging) is being commissioned to hang in the Foyer of Salt ford Hall as a celebration of the year 2000 in Saltford. This should be ready by December 31 st. - Diane Hall.

UPDATE ON THE SALTFORD REACH COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Another event will take place on Sunday 10th September, from 10 a.m. to I p.m. to provide free training in the monitoring of water vole populations . The location of this event will be confirmed nearer to the time. For further information and to book a place in one of these training days. please contact Angela Quintanilla at BCTV on 0117 929 0533 .

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SALTFORD HALL IflRING CHARGES

A new scale of charges for hiring hall accommodation was approved at the July 2000 Council mecting. All uscrs will receive individual advice as soon as possible but they may like to take note of the allached table. If you have never considered using our premises for your party/function/meeting. you will find these figures very reasonable - around thirty people per year make a booking on a private hire basis.

Enquiries may be made to the Booking Officer on 01225 874081.

Main Hall

Mon - Thurs

Fri

Sat

Avon Room

Somerset Room

Kelston Room

Wansdyke Room

Mon - Thurs

Fri

Sat '1otes

Saltford Hall - Scale of Cl1arges (£ per hour) - effective from September 2000

Day Rate 9.00am - 6.00pm

£5 .25

£5.25

£8.75

0.75

£2 .85

£2.20

£4.75

£4.75

£6.85

Evening Rate 6.00pm - 11.00pm

£10.50

£17.85

£17.85

£5.30

£4.80

£3.80

£6.85

£9.00

£9.00

Badminton court charge £4.25 per hour. Use of P.A . System £5.00 per session. Use of full stage lighting equipment £7 .50 per hour. Use of cupboard 35p per week.

Weekend rate applies over the Christmas and New Year pericxl.

Late Rate from 11. OOpm

£21.00

£35 .70

£35.70

£10.50

£Q.05

0 .50

£13.70

£18.00

£18.00

APPROVED COMMERCIAL lJSERS WILL BE CHARGED OOUBLE TilE ABOVE RATES THE AS...';OCIATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INCREASE IflRE CHARGES AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIC"~

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REGULAR WEEKLY ACTIVITIES AT SAL TFORD HALL Please note (i) Dates. times and venues may change. Please check with the contact named elsewhere in this newsletter. (ii) Activities marked with * are closed in August.

Mondays 1.30pm Salt ford Short Mat Bowls Club Hall

11.00am • Line Dancing (Beginners class) Wansdyke

2 .00pm • Line Dancing (Advanced class) Wansdyke

7.30pm Salt ford Scrabble Club Kelston

7 .30pm • Salt ford Drama Club Avon

B.OOpm • Salt ford Badminton Club Hall

Tuesdays 9 .30am • Ladies Badminton Hall

(Some) 9 .30am • Patchwork Somerset

(1 st & 3rd only) 7 .00pm Saltford Parish Council Avon

7.00pm Slimming World Somerset

7 .30pm • Avon Badminton Club Hall

7.30pm • Salt ford Singers Wansdyke

Wednesdays 9 .00am • Lac e Group (Fortnlghtty) Somerset

9 .30am 'Wed Morning Badminton Group Hall

(from September) 10.00am Lip -reading Class Avon

1.30pm Salt ford Short Mat Bowls Club Hall

3 .30pm • Keyford Dancmg School Somerset

7 .30pm 'Saltford Young People's Club Wansdyke

7 .30pm • Saltford Seq & Old Time Dance Hall Club

Thursdays 9 .30am • Fitness & Stretch (K. FA) Hall

(2nd & 4th Thurs only) 1.30pm Welfare Clmic Avon

14 .00 Lip -reading Class Avon /Wansdyke

7 .00pm Reebok /Yoga Class Wansdyke

B.OOpm • Salt ford Badminton Club Hall

Fridays (some) 1.30pm Salt ford Short Mat Bowls Club Hall

Ffldays (some) 7 .30pm Saltford Drama Club Avon/Hall

BOOKING SAL TFORD HALL All enquiries for booking Saltford Hall should be made using our

special telephone number which is 01225 874081 **********

OON'T FOR(;ET l+'ORKERS Pl..A Yl7ME ON SEPTE,.,fBER 15th & 16th SEE PAGES I & .3 IN TIllS ISSUE

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REGULAR MONTHLY ACTIVITIES AT SALTFORD HALL

See notes at the top of the W eekly A cti vi ti ..-:s Tab le

First Monday 7.30pm • Saltford Photographic Club Wansdyke

Second Monday 7.30pm Saltford QUilters Somerset

I Second Monday 7.00pm ' Saltford Painting Club Wansdyke

Third Monday 9.30am Salt ford T. Guild Craft Group Kelston

First Tuesday 9.30am 'T . Guild Gardening Group Wansdyke

Second Tuesday 2.30pm • Saltford Afternoon T. Guild Wansdyke

Second Tuesday 7 .30pm • Saltford Evening W .I. Avon

Third Tuesday 2 .00pm 'Saltford Women 's Institute Avon

Fourth Tuesday 2.00pm Saltford Floral Club Hall

Second Wednesday 9 .00am • Japanese Embroidery Wansdyke

Third Wednesday 2.00pm 'Inner Wheel Club of Keynsham Wansdyke

First Thursday 7.45pm • Saltford Recorded MusIc Society Avon

Second Thursday lO.OOam • Saltford Morning T. Guild Wansdyke

Second Friday 7.30 pm Keynsham & Salt ford Wine Circle Somerset

First Saturday 7.30pm • Saltford Seq . & O.T . Dance Club Hall

Fourth Saturday 2 .30pm • Historical Model Railway Soc iety Wansdyke

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Brochures Compliment Slips

Selected Events in August & September 2000 The calendar highlights a selection of events taking place .. It should be noted that thes

are not all public meetings· please check with the organisers. Times given are booking times · evonts may start later & are not all open to the public

August

2nd St Mary's Mothers Union Coffee Morning Wansdyke 10.00am

9th British Sugarcraft Guild Wansdyke 7 . 15pm

Sept

7th Bath Guild of Embroiderers Wansdyke 10.00am

8th British Sugarcraft Guild Wansdyke 7.15pm

9th The Ouilters Guild Lecture & Demonstration Hall 9 .OOam

16th Workers Playtime Performance Hall 6.00pm

22nd N.A.F.A.S. Teachers (S.W.A.) Teaching Day Hall 10.00am

23rd Ken Murphy Craft Fairs · Craft Fair Hall 10.00am

23rd International Friendship League Wansdyke 2 .00pm

25th Avon County Federation of W .I. Lecture Series Wansdyke 7 .30pm Nol

26th Saltford Afternoon T .G Charity Lunch Avon 10.30am

27th Bath Guild of Embroiderers Wansdyke 10.00am

30th Historical Model Railway Society Wansdyke 2 .30pm

Psychotherapy & Counselling at Saltford Medical Practice

Low price consultations available for people who would like to find out if this could help them

Rose Persson UKCP Registered Group Psychotherapist

Appointments Telephone 01225873245

PHYSIOTHERAPY at Saltford Medical Practice

Back and neck pains? Sports Injuries? Joint "aches and pains"? Headaches?

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Dinner Friday & Saturday Evening from 7 .00pm Parties catered for

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SAL TFORD VILLAGE & CRICKET FESTIVAL Come along and enjoy the day!

AUGUST BANK HOLIDA Y MONDAY Cricket starts at 12 noon

The FETE starts at J.3Opm All in aid of Local Organisations

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WANT TO JOIN A NEW CLU ?

Would you like to find out how the stockmarket works? Would you like to have some fun while you are doing so by taking an active Involvement? Would you like to meet a group with similar say once a month, in one of the locals for a drink and an

of ideas? If this interests you why not for more information?

A small group of SalHord residents wish to form an investment club and join the other 7,000 such clubs in the UK but we need a few more enthUSiasts. Whether you are a complete beginner (as we are) or an experienced investor (pleasel) man or woman, you would be welcome. Once formed the club will decide the rules, but professional guidance is available. Don't be shy. ring any number now!

Tony Pascoe 01225 873756 Ivan Udgey 01225 874304

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Paul Kendall 01225 404476

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* Paths & Repai rs *Gravel & Barked Areas

* Conservatory & Lean s

Phone Chris for free Estimate on 01 400163 or mobile 07760 390389

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SALTFORD PARISH COUNCIL NEWS Clerk Mrs M L M Sobey, 489, Bath Road. Saltford, Brislol BSJI JBA A4 BATH ROAD - DE-TRUNKING

Tel: 4(}()()58

Many residents will remember a public meeting which was held last October at Saltford Hall to discuss the problems of local access and safety on the Bath Road. AI thaI time, it was expected that B&NES Council would be taking over responsibility for the road from the Highways Agency in April 2000. However, it has been confirmed to the Parish Council that this transfer of responsibility has been delayed and it is now possible that the A4 may remain a trunk road under the Highways Agency's control until 2003, although all efforts will be made for an earlier date. In the meantime, it means that the Parish Council and B&NES Council can only continue to recommend and press for improvements, but it is up to Highways Agency as to whether they are willing to provide them. In the past, there has been a reluctance on their part to introduce further measures which would restrict the through 110w of traffic on this road. However, sometimes ou! of Ihe blue, progress is made! Several years after it was first discussed, the pedestrian traffic lights outside the Library have been linked so that any of the bullons near this Beech Road! Manor Road junction can be pressed 10 SlOp both sets of traffic The Parish Council has recommended thaI be pUI up 10 warn drivers of this. but care must be taken to make sure all the traffic has stopped he fore

particularly as the audible "bleeping" from one may be heard marginally before the other. BUS FARES After pressure from the Parish Council. First has 10 extend ils Greater Bristol Rovercard to include journeys made from Sail ford, from 61h A weekly ticket allows unlimited travel (including hours) within the scope of its area and can be bought from the driver or Saltford Post Office. The weekly licket of £17.30 is a of £7.20 on travel if used 5 days a week for commuting 10 Bristol. Ticket~ for longer periods for bigger savings and the \0 journey card at £\5.60 (which has now been extended 10 Saltford), can also be bought al Salt ford Post Office. An alternative bus service from Keynsham to Bath via Salt ford has been started Faresaver which appears to offer a competitive to Bath timetable not yet available. F ACIUTIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE The Parish Council has agreed to continue funding the hall hire for the Sallford Young People's Club at Sail ford Hall up to July 200 I in support of Ihe work carried oul by volUnleers running the Club. The Council will also be looking at a possible scheme for providing informal facilities for teenagers PC Ian Harris will be speaking on Ihis at the Council on 5th September which could reduce the problem of disruption around Saltford Hall. GROUNDPERSON - The Parish Council is looking to appoinl a pari-time Groundperson, following the of the existing postholder. This is for an average of 5 hours per week (probably up to 10 in spring/summer much less in winter). with l1exibility as to when the work can be carried oul. The job involves grass cutting and grounds maintenance of St Mary's Memorial Gardens, footpaths (vegetation

and other small areas. All equipment and protective clothing is provided. but own transport for the mower and brushcutter is preferable. More details on the Parish Council noticeboard outside the Post Office. Madeline Sobey - Clerk

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1, Norman Road, Saltford Telephone 01225 872106

• Preventative Family Practice

• Hygienist in attendance

• All treatment available

• Orthodontics

This Practice continues to provide NHS dental Care

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Affiliated Organisation News

SALTFORD EVENING W.1. Lilian Frosl ably look the June meeting of Saltford Evening W. I. as Jill Cornelius was on holiday. During the business Olive Wookou gave a

account of the T.G.M. at and the "handbagging" of

which she felt he thoroughly After the coffee break an

U. Col & Mrs Wynne gave members an insight inlo living in the Tower of London and they likened living thcre to living in a close knit

Several members werc absent for the July due 10 holidays and the Bowls the business section Wilshire rcported that £46 was made by the Dip stall, run jointly with the Afternoon W.1. at the Keynsham Fete. Alice Frere was on winning "The Besl in the Show" shield with a teddy bear at the Bath Flower Show and also for

a photo in "Home & of another whieh she entered in the Tallon Park Craft Show. After coffee members learnt a great deal from Mrs about the charity "Mission to Sea Fishermen" which relies entirely on voluntary contributions and physical help. They to fishermen when disaster strikes -appropriately our W.1. arc having a fish and chip supper on 8th in the garden of Jill Cornelius if wei - in the Avon Room. Walks are for 25th July at Folly Farm and on 12th September the Portishead Coast path - for both walks members meet at Leo's car at 9.30am. Next ,.,..",."r.o September 12th Mrs Shorlhouse on Craniosacral

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SAL TFORD GOLF CLUB Girls & Ladies Open Taster

Wednesday 23rd August 2000 Salt ford Golf Club Ladies Section are

for New Members. especially young We are a fricndly club with members of all ages and golfing abilities. Come and meel us and see whether you would like 10 learn to play Golf. See the Clubhouse. swing some clubs, hil some balls, pull on Ihe pulling green and join us for coffee and light refreshments

118 ALL /i'NEE Ladies Golf Professional Sarah Claridge will be there to Informal hand-outs will be to everyone. Don't miss out. ... what have you to

lose ...... . To book a on a 'first come first served' basis Mrs Lesley

on 0117 986 3346. AfORE lADIF,S ARE TAKING UP

GOLF mAN AlVY DIHER DlJ11XXJR AClTWTY

See you on the at: Saltford Golf Club, Golf Club Lane,

Saltford. Tel: 01225 873513 {Sponsored by Funds from The National Lottery I SALTFORD BRASSMILL PROJECT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON SATURDAYs, 12 AUGUST and 9 SEPTEMBER, 10 - 12 NOON Please contact the on 01 17 986 2216 to make arrangements for to visit at other times. We were delighl~d to be invited 10 be parI of the Salt ford School Summer Fair on 17 June. We took along a display of glvmg a brief outline of the Sahford Mill as it

was in its working days and were very plca!',.:d with the intt:rt:st shown. We t:ven had one person offering to join the Saturday morning Working Party - this meets on alternate Saturdays, lOam -Ipm. Plca~~ check with the Secrdary(number above) for confirmation of the date~ .

SALTFORD BADMINTON CLUB W' start our new season on Thursday September 7th playing at Sail ford Hall on Monday and Thursday evenings from 8 to 10.3Opm (No play on September 14th) We are looking for new members of a reasonahlc standard - not beginners. If you are intere ted, please phone Richard Street on 873516 SALTFORD MORNING T.G. In June members heard of the work of the police helicoptcr from Sgt. Sweet who explained the workings of the service . Now every time a helicopter drones overhead. members will appreciate the work and effort that goes into keeping it in the air. An entirely different topic in July. The booked speaker \\ a<, unable to attend and at the last minute a former Mayor of Bath stepped into the breach . Holding the position early in the 1990' s she gave an informative and often amusing account of her year in office. Members were told about the procedure involved in electing a mayor in Bath, a very different method that in other towns and cities. They learned that Bath had a Mayor long be fore the City of London. Being female. they were also interested in hearing how she dealt with the many extra and delicious meals she was presented with at the many functions she attended. During the summer strawberry teas were held in the gardens of two members in

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aid of The Macmillan Nurses, the charity being supported this year. The final effort is a coffee morning in the home of yet another member. A very active year for a very worthwhile charity. - Doreen Roads KEYNSHAM ORCHESTRA Thank you to everyone who supported Ollr second concert at Saltford Hall on Saturday July 8th. Since then we have met for a skittles evening at The Crown, and several members enjoyed a sunny evening walk at Kelston. Our rehear'als resume on Tuesday September 5th at St Dunstan's Church Hall in Keynsham. More string players will be welc:ome. Phonc our chairman on 0117944 5701 or secretary on 0117 985 8269. SAL TFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH Everyone is welcome to come along to our church. We would be delighted to see you at any of our regular meetings. Main Church Meetings Our Sunday Services start at II am and 6.30 pm. A Miss ionary Prayer Meeting is held on the second Monday of every month, starting at 8 pm. Our Bible Study and Prayer Meeting is held on Thursdays at 8 pm. Young People 's meeting Summer Our annual Bible Fun Factory will be held on Tuesday 29, Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 August 2000. (NB This is a change of days from previous years) Any primary school children will be very welcome to come - it is not necessary to register in advance. Crafts. singing and Bible stories will take place from 10 - 12 in the mornings, with outdoor activities in the afternoons from 2 - 4 (wet weather alternatives will

be provided!) Junior church takes place on Sunday mornings from II am until 12.15 pm. Mjni S~li (5's - 7's) and Seekers (7's - II's) meet at 6.30 pm on Fridays during term time - crafts and activities, lots of games and fun, singing - Bible story . After 8's (II +) meet at 8 pm on Fridays during term time - indoor activities, including snooker and football -20 minute Bible-based talk - regular outdoor activities including ice skating & Quasar. (Contact Pete or Kate Baker for more details on: 01225 874938) A Teens Group (14 +) meets on alternate Saturday evenings in people 's homes - short discussion on a biblical view of contemporary issues. followed by refreshments - maybe games or a video - outdoor activities once a month including adventure caving & ahseiling. (Contact Pete or Kate Baker on 01225 874938) Please note that regular youth activities will re-<:ommence after the Summer break on Friday 8 September Other meeting ... : Salt ford Under 3's, for parents/carers and their tots, meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9.30 - 11.30 am during term time. Our ladies meet together informally in houses every other Tuesday evening for a Bible study. The proposed dates for the next 2 months are: 12 & 26 September. If you would like to join us please contact Sue Barlow on 874707 for details, including venue. If you would like further information on any of the above please contact Mrs Debbie Parsons on 01225 872252 (Pastor: Rev Steve Barlow, 01225 873059 {Office}).

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Saltford Village Fete & Cricket Festival will be held on August 28th 2000 - Bank Holiday Monday. Cricket will start about II am with the Fete starting at 1.30 pm

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SALTFORD AFTERNOON T.G. We had an excellent "visit" to New Zealand thanks to Don Wilshire. He has the most wonderful slides and those of us who have not visited New Zealand were lunging to do so. On June 20th, si)( memhers of the Guild went for a visit to London . The day was wet and windy and when the coach visited Heathrow, I think , if we had our passports we would have been on our way to the sun'. We started the day hy getting a day ticket for the Tube and then "tubed" or walked to The Bank of England . There we visited the museum which is most interesting. We did our hest to come away with a gold bar but with no success! . We had a talk from one of the museum attendants. Among the details ........ . .. . continued on page 19

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The Millennium

What will the Millennium mean to you? It could depenJ on just how old you are, The young may wonder what it's ali ahout, Youth , on the other hand, could travel far .

For many it will be a new beginning, New job, or maybe, just a change of scene . Or, even wedding bells for some of you, And yet for others, just a chance to dream .

E.Mail, computer, and the Internet, Could influence our lives for evennore. And Future even bring more changes. Whilst we can only wonder what 's in store.

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The blessings we all share with those we love. Plus those we enjoy when quite alone. Are never really valued half enough. We take so much for granted on our own.

Enjoy your many memories. And a happy furure too. Mayall the things you wish for, In the course of time come true.

Sincerely, Roger Howells

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........... continued from page 17 she told us that the walls were eight feet thick and that it covers an area of three acres. We were and enjoyed the visit around the museum very much. Our next stop was Starbucks for a "pint" of coffee and a after which we felt full of vim and On by the tube 10 Bond Street and we went along to see the large which were wrapped around Then on to the Wallace collection. What a treasure house? There is for everyone. The most beautiful furniture, porcelain, miniatures and many other wonderful things. We all decided that we would like one of the snuff boxes - they were Unfortunately they were locked away. It is an

house to visit. The basement has been closed off for decoration so we had 10 visit a portaloo we have never been in such portaloo's! I went to buy a guide, only for the assistant to ask me if I really wanted a French one

definitely not - so she found me an English one! Sadly, our day was over. Back by tube to lime for a cold drink and coach home. Thanks to our husbands we had lifts to and from Bath. We had an and day oul. A! our July meeting a talk was a representative of our What an interesting man? He works at the RUH with a team of people for B.LM.E. Bath Institute of Medical Engineering. Their skills are impressive. We were shown an electric car/bike for a small disabled child, a treadmill for a wheel chair for a disabled athlete and one we were allowed to handle - a bottom wiper of which

had sold 32,0001. Their aim is to quality of life to anyone with a

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afternoon tea provided by the commillee. On July 18th we wenl (sixteen of us) 10 Chew Valley Lake for a cream tea. We had a afternoon and a seriously good lea. Marjorie 872176

ST MARY'S CHURCH SALTFORD PrnmSerrice These will be held on Friday September 81h at 11.00 a.m. in the church. pre-school children are mosl welcome Youth I":.,.,,,,,,..., Young group meet regularly at SI Mary's. Climbers and Scramblers 3-7), 7-11} and Pathfinders I I 14) meet on the

third and fourth Sundays from 9.30 a.m. until 10.40 a.m. in the Church Hall. CYFA 14-18) meet at various times. Services You are welcome to come to any of our services. We meet at the following times; First Sunday 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 9.30 a.m.Family Service 6.30 p. Second Sunday 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 9.30 a.m.Family Communion 6.30 p.m.Evening Led) Third Sunday 9.30 a.m. Parish Communion 6.30 p.m.Evening Praise Fourth Sunday 9.30 a.m.Parish Communion "Open to God" There will an of music and meditation on Wednesday 20th at 8.00 pm in the Church Hall. If you would like further information on any of the above contact the Rector, Rev. R.Hall on 872275

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