Saltford Com..munity Assoc-iation News

Issue No 37 APRIL2001/MAY2001

LADIES - URGENT - HELP NEEDED

Saltford Brownies & Guides are facing a crisis.

As from Easter , 2 Brownie units and 1 Guide unit may face closure due to a shortage of uniformed helpers. If you are able to spare a couple of hours a week you can help to stop this happening. Brownies are from the age of 7 - 10 and Guides from the age of 10 - 15. It would be a shame to see these units close as many girls have enjoyed their time in this

organisation. It can only continue with people kindly volunteering their help. For more information contact :

Sue Boughey on 01225874864 or Sally Walton on 01225874761

Keynsham Orchestra in association with

Keynsham and N.E. Somerset Twinning Association present a concert with the

LIBOURNE CHORAL on Thursday 19th April at 7.30 pm in SAL TFORD HALL

Tickets £2 .50 available at Shelagh's Drapery or at the door (see also page 19)

Keynsham Ught Opera Group presents

Sweet Charity Music by CY COLEMAN Lyrics by DOROTHY FIELDS

Book by NEIL SIMON

Hit songs include 'Big Spender" I'm a Brass Band' Rhythm of Life'

At SAL TFORD HALL Tuesday 1 st to Saturday 5th May 7.30pm

Tickets available from Betty Fry Telephone 0117 986 3399 or any member of the Society

Please quote ref: SCAN - (See also page 18)

SAL TFORD PAINTING CLUB

EASTER EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS

AT SAL TFORD HALL APRIL 14th 2001

Admission Free 1 O.OOa.m - 4.00p.m

Refreshments

In conjunction with Saltford Community Association

"THE BIRD IN HAND" ......................... High Street. Salfford. Bristof · Tel: (01225) 87JJJ5

OUR FRESHl. Y PREPARED MEAl.S ARE AUAIl.ABl.E Lunchrtmes from 12.00 . 2.00PfTl

Every evening from 6.JO . 9.JOpm Reservaflans not necessary but tables can be reserved at 12pm & 7pm

Why not have a walk by the river. a ride on the cycle track. maybe a eame of Petanque and then visit us for a delicious meal in our conservatory or a tasty snack accompanied by sUPerb ale or a elass of wine In the unique atmosphere of a 'real Enelish country' pub and the welcome that eoes with it? WE OPEN Man· Thurs Ilam· Jpm 6.JO· Ilpm

Fri & Sat Ilam . J.JOpm Sunday 12pm· J.JOpm

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Association News

Project 0102 Have you read the flyer accompanying this newsletter? Hopefully it will encourage you to read this article and react to il. Last year both the Chairman and Vi.ce Chairman of the Saltford Commumty Association (SCA) retired and so we were unable to find replacements.

Perhaps the structure is nol well known?

SCA membership is SOp annually, eollected by your local each Autumn. Included are some from outside Saltford, of the Sectional Organisations, and from this membership the Council is formed balanced by a similar number of representatives from Affiliated

This ruling body elects three Standing Comminees Building, General and Management and Finance and each elects a chairman.

The main focus is of course, Salt ford Hall itself and much of the time in the committee meetings is taken in debating the running and funding of the Within the Sectional groups are formed who pay no fees but whose funds to the SCA. Local groups affiliated to the Association pay a reduced hiring fee in return for with the maintenance and running of the site. Just glance at the list elsewhere in this publication and see the wide r~ng~ of activities that take Organisations outside Saltford, many of them nationally known, hire the hall for their functions and find the convenience of the location and the open aspect of the

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particu larJy atlractive.

So the organisational structure of the Association is:-

President - not so much a .. hands-on" position but more of an position.

the overall "hand on the tiller" .

.!..!:~==:.== - assistant/deputy, responsible for

the collection of and keeping membership records (new helpers are now required to collect in their immediate vicinity). ~~!3!'!!::"':~~!<..!.. - looks after the general domestic needs of the Hall from soap to

and curtain ~~W:I - thc business of paperwork associated with operaling licences and general of the Association.

- careful stewardship of financial reSources is vital in such an organisation and since we are a

fiscal affairs have to meet certain standards. Booking Officer - keeping the diary of bookings and planning the long-term calendar of the use of the nr"n"~p"

All of the above are are nol paid and afC open to ladies or

gentlemen. The AGM on 22 March 2001 may have been able to till most of these posts but if any of them interest you please get in touch as each of these posts could readily accept Ihe offer of 4:>',.' .... ,,,,",, it would be good to think thaI some younger members of the Salt ford Community could operate in with each of these posts as many of the prcsent post-holders have served for a long time. Perhaps you have recently relired or taken

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your children have now gone to school and a couple of hours a day from time to time would help to pass the time. And why not find out about the mysteries of the Booking Office by offering to help once month when about 35 invoices have to be calculated and prepared. It would be good to have an assistant to cover holidays too.

Mention must be made of our caretaker and her team who, together with our security man, comprise our paid staff. A splendid job is achieved preparing the five rooms for incoming hirers including laying out tables and chairs according to requests - a service rarely available at other venues. This occurs several times a day, sometimes late at night or first thing in the morning ready for an early booking. Slack Summer periods are used to catch up on cleaning routines. Our part time security man keeps an eye on the premises when hirers are considered vulnerable to rowdyism, particularly ladies meetings or late night bookings.

Over the ne ... t year we are running a project to raise the awareness of the local population of the association, the hall and its facilities and an article will appear under this heading in each subsequent issue of SCAN.

June/July The fabric of the hall prem ises and lh~ maintenance programme. Aug/Sept Activities at the hall - an assessment of new initiatives, particularly for youngsters. octII\'oy The work of the three standing committees. DeclJ8Jl Long term plans, including

an update on the proposed

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building e ... tension and the amalgamation with the Sports Club into one " Saltford Centre" .

FeblA1ar A review of "Project 0102" .

The constitution of the Association states that "the objects are to promote the well­being of the community resident in Saltford by associating the local authorities, voluntEry organisations and residents in a common effort to further health: to advance education: to provide facilities lor physical and mentE I training, recreational and social developments and to foster a community spirit for the achievement oflhese and other ch,uilllble objects, "and "to maintEin and manage a Community Centre (Saltford Hall) for the activities promoted by the Association and its constituent bodies in the furtherance;' of any or all of the above objects".

It is impossible to publish here the four pages of the constitution but the above paragraph is sufficient to show our aims. Although it was drawn up in the late 1950's very little could be changed today that would be an improvement - a/l .. ~ need are people who identify with the Y/llue of these BiI1l5 to help inplement them Are you one of them?

Pre-School MUSIC & MOVEMENT

at Saltford Hall Fridays 2.1 5 till 3pm

For children aged 2 Yz to 4 years

Starting April 27th 2001 For further details contact

Debby Kirby on 01225 874821

KEITH JAMES

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Please ring 01225 872088 for an appointment to discuss details

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Association & Other News - List of S.C.A. Contacts Hon Secretary SCA Mrs SHarrow 01179866038 SCAN Distribution Stan Hamblin 01225 872389 SCAN & Advertisements Richard Davies, 01225 872699

"Y -Deri" High Street, Salt ford Bristol BS31 3EJ SCAN Editor & Layout Raymond Moore 01225872080

S.C.A. & Sectional News

Well we have three new but would slill welcome more Tenors. How aboul helping us entertain our Community? Come and sit in during rehearsals on Tuesday nights from 7.3Opm in the Wansdyke Room. No commitment; no charge while you try us oul. if you then would like to join us it is nol expensive. Give June a ring on 01225 400951 for a chat about il. We are hard for our next concert on 18th and 19th May and hope 10 see you there. We have a fine mixture of music to suit all tastes which is coming nicely (though we have room for improvement - but don't tell the Conductor!). This includes a super version of the Londonderry arranged by Boh Chilcott, whilst watchers of "The Vicar of Dibley" should Howard Goodall's music accompanying Psalm 23. Tickets at £5 can be ordered from Louise by telephoning 01179143271. DO IT NOW BEFORE KJV FORGET

SALTf'ORD PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB The Club will be holding an exhibition in Salt ford Hall on Easter afternoon 141h April and everyone is invited to come and see some examples of our work. During our normal programme throughout the year, we produce both slides and prints, however, the Exhibition will only be

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showing prints as these are easier to look at in an Exhibition. The Club was foundcd some forty years ago, and we are a small very friendly group of 'snappers', 'holidays only' and 'serious B&W' photographers. We meet in the Wandsdyke Room at 7.30pm on Mondays during the sca~on. Why not collect a programme when you eome to the Hall? SALTFORD RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY The nex.t meeting will be on Thursday,S April, at 7.45 pm in the A von Room. Mr Ken will present his musical selection: "Rustle of Spring". New members and visitors are most welcome. The Annual General followed by end-of-season party will be on Thursday, 10 May, at 7.45 pm also in the Avon Room.

NEW OPENING TlMKIi FOR SAL TFORD LIBRARY Tuesdays IO.OOam to I

2.00pm to 5.00pm Thursdays 9.30am to 1.000m

2.00pm to 5.00pm Saturdays 9.30am 10 1.000m

HINTON CLOSE DAY CARE CENTRE VOU.JNT'EER DRIVERS NEEDED Volunteers are required who would be prepared to use their car to transport elderly people to and from the centre once a month. If you would he 10 contact Don Wilshire on 01225 181

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John Hudson The Photographer

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RING 01225 872843

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• Roofing and Tiling • • Emergency Break-in Repairs.

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REGULAR WEEKLY ACTIVITIES AT SALTFORD HALL Please note: - Dates, times and venues may change - check with organise r if important.

Mondays 1.30pm Salt ford Short Mat Bowls Club Hall

2.00pm Line Dancing (Advanced class) Wansdyke

7.30pm Saltford Scrabble Club Kelston

7.30pm Salt ford Drama Club Avon

Closed returns Sept. 8 .00pm Salt ford Badminton Club Hall

Tuesdays 9.30am Ladies Badminton Hall

(Some) 9.30am Patchwork Somerset

(1 st & 3rd only) 7.00pm Salt ford Parish Council Avon

7.00pm Slimming World Somerset

7.30pm Avon Badminton Club Hall

7.30pm Saltford Singers Wansdyke

Wednesdays 9 .00am Lace Group (Fortnightly) Somerset

9.30am Wed Morning Badminton Group Hall

1.30pm Salt ford Short Mat Bowls Club Hall

3.30pm Keyford Dancing School Somerset

7.30pm Saltford Young People's Club Wansdyke

7.30pm Saltford Seq & Old T. Dance Club Hall

Thursdays lO.OOam Fitness & Stretch (K. F.A .) Hall

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

2.30pm Painting for Pleasure Club Somerset

7.00pm ReebokfYoga Class Wansdyke

Closed returns Sept 8.00pm Saltford Badminton Club Hall

Fridays (some) 1.30pm Saltford Short Mat Bowls Club Hall

StBrts 27 April 2.00pm Pre-school Music & Movement Somerset Class

Fridays (some) 7.30pm Saltford Drama Club Avon /Hall

Saturdays lO.30am Aerobics Class Wansdyke

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Dinner Friday & Saturday Evening from 7.00pm Parties catered for

Full ti la Carte Menu available Private Dinner Parties - Small Weddings - Anniversaries.

Birthdays and Retirements Catered for - 01225 873108 for reservations

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Ring David Meaking for more information: OU25 873876 or Mobile 0771420 9554

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Tree and Boundary Services

Professional Tree Surgeon, Qualified and Insured to Undertake all

Aspects Of Treeworks

Hedgelaying and Drystone Walling

Fencing Systems Erected and Maintained

FOR FREE CONSULTATION PLEASE CALL: 01225 874895

or 0780 126 1646 (Mobile)

REGULAR MONTHLY ACTIVITIES AT SALTFORD HALL

See notes at the top of the Weekly Activities Table

First Monday 7.30pm Saltford Photographic Club Wansdyke

Second Monday 7.30pm Salt ford Quilters Somerset

Second Monday 7.30pm Saltford Painting Club Wansdyke

Third Monday (Feb only) 7.30pm Salt ford Photographic Club Wansdyke

Third Monday 9.30am Saltford T. Guild Craft Group Kelston

First Tuesday 9.30am Salt ford Ladies Gardening Group Avon

Second Tuesday 2.30pm Saltford Afternoon T. Guild Now Closed

Second Tuesday 7.30pm Saltford Evening W.1. Avon

Third Tuesday 2.00pm Saltford Women's Institute Avon

Fourth Tuesday 2.0Opm Salt ford Floral Club Hall

Second Wednesday 9.00am Japanese Embroidery Wansdyke

Third Wednesday (Feb only) 2.00pm Inner Wheel Club of Keynsham Wansdyke

First Thursday (April) 7.45pm Saltford Recorded Music Society Avon

Second Thursday (May) 7.45pm Saltford Recorded Music Society Avon

Second Thursday 9.45pm Saltford Morning T.Guild Wansdyke

Second Thursday 8.0Opm Book Discussion Club Kelston

Second Friday 7.30pm Keynsham & Salt ford Wine Somerset Circle

First Saturday 7.3Opm Saltford Seq. & O.T. Dance Club Hall

Fourth Saturday 2.3Opm Historical Model Railway Society Wansdyke

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Contact: Stephen Morris

489, Bath Road, Saltford. Tel: 01225 872802 - Fax: 01225400401 also at 5, High Street, Keynsham

TEAM offices ill Bath, Bristol, Chew Magna & Midsomer Norton

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

number which is 01225 874081

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LITTLE E S PRE-SCH L (Formerly Corston Pre-School)

Children from 2 Y2 to 5 years accepted

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 1.00pm

Places Available

Telephone for details and prospectus Beverly Mackreth - 01225 872410

(Mobile 07968 693663) Qualified teaching Staff

Member of the Pre-school learning Alliance

LITTLE E S PRE-SCH L (Formerly Saltford St Mary,s Pre-School)

Children accepted from 2 ~ years to 5 years

Opening hours 9.15am to 1 2.15pm Monday to Friday

Taking Bookings for Sept 2001 Start

For further details ring Beverly on 01225 872410 (Mobile 07968 693663) Qualified teaching Staff

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Selected Events in APRil 2001 The calendar a selection of events taking place .. It should be noted that thes

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

4th Saltford Painting Club Workshop 10.00am Wansdyke

7th N.A.F.A.S. S.W. Area Judges refresher day 9.00am Wansdyke

11th

14th

17th

18th

19th

20th

21st

25th

27th

1st to 5th

5th

11 th

18th & 19th

191h

25th

30th

Saltford Painting Club Workshop 10.00am Somerset

British Guild Wansdyke

Saltford Club Exhibition 9.00am Hall

Saltford Photographic Club 9.00am Avon

Keynsham Orchestra 7.00pm Hall

Saltford Painting Club Workshop 10.00am Wansdyke

Bath Guild of Embroiderers 10.00am Wansdyke

Inland Waterways Association 7.00pm Somerset

Keynsham Orchestra Concert 7.00pm Hall

Bath Guild of Embroiderers 10.00am Wansdyke

National Auricula & Primula Society Flower 9.00am Hall Show

Historical Model Railway Society 2.00pm Wansdyke

Saltford Club Workshop 10.00am Wansdyke

N.A.F.A.S. S.W. Areas Club Officers Day 9.00am Hall

Setected Events in MAY 2001 (See also notes at head of April List!

Keynsham Light Opera Group 6.00pm Hall Performance of Sweet Charity

Keynsham Light Opera Group

N.A.F.A.S. S.W. Area Education Day School

Bath Guild of Embroiderers

British Sugarcraft Guild

Saltford Singers Concert (See Page 7)

Historical Model Railway Society

Keynsham & Chew Valley Rotary Club Concert

Inner Wheel Club of Keynsham Tea

11.00pm

9.00am

1O.00am

7.00pm

6.30pm

2,OOpm

6,OOpm

11,OOam

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NATIONAL AURICULA AND PRIMULA SOCIETY

Hall

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Wansdyke

Wansdyke

Hall

Wansdyke

Hall

Hall

The annual West of England Show will be held on 21st April. 2001 at Saltford Hall. Open to the public from - 4.30pm.

(Refreshments available - Plant sale - Admission 50p.l

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D.W. BOWEN

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Registration No 95352

2, Montague Road, Saltford, Telephone: 07778 776568

Dr Paul Veale M.B., Ch .B.,B.D.S .,l.D .S., R.C .S .

Dental Surgeon

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

.JOHN CHUBB, DECORATOR

Professional Painter & Decorator Long Established Business

High standard of work

Reasonable Prices

Telephone 01225 873920 for a free quotalion

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Monday - Saturday 9.00am - 6.00pm Telephone : 01225 872421

(After 6 .00pm)

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Plaiting and Bridal work specialists

+ Special rates for Students

+ Senior Citizens Discounts on Monday,Tuesday and Wednesday

+ Watch our blackboard for discounts and promotions

APPOINTMENlS NOT ALWAlS' NECESSARY Easy parking outside the Salon

The Salon for ALL the family

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Painter and Decorator

Property Maintenance, UPVC Fascias, Soffits, Guttens, Oadding & Barge

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For FrfHJ Estimate PlBBS6 Telephone 01225 872775 (Mobile 07971 9287031

SALTFORD PARISH COUNCIL NEWS Clerk. - Mrs M L M Sabey, 489, Bath Road, Sa/tford, Bristol BSJI JBA Tel: 400058 YOUTH SEATING, SALTFORD HALL Further discussions have taken place with the Sports Club to find an acceptable now for the installation of a area for young people, providing them with a meeting place. Compromises have been made by a range of groups, including the Sports Club, residents nearest the proposed seat (who have been consulted directly by the police), and the young people themselves who will not be gaining the activity wall they requested, The Parish Council recognises thai there is no ideal solulion bUI has given iL~ backing to a trial of the site near Wed more Road car park, totally funded by B&NES Community Safety. This will be monitored by all parties and a decision will be made after six months as 10

whether the sealing should be retained, The Parish Council's sweepers will be check.ing the area regularly. A RELIEF ROADIBY PASS FOR SALTFORD Parish Council members have mel with Ihe local MP 10 highlight the concerns about the volume of traffic through Saltford. Funds for a study the potential effect of a bypass needs B&NES Council's support in its Local Transport Plan and would form part of a bid for transportation funding with other schemes put forward by B&NES Council. The Parish Council recognises that clear support from residents would be required before incurring further public expenditure and will short.ly be deciding the most effective way of consulting residents which will obtain the maximum response rate. OTHER mGHWAY MATTERS The Parish Council's bid for the introduction of a 20 mph speed limit in the High Street and The Shallows bas been rated highly enough by B&NES Council 10 give it a good chance of being introduced during the next financial year. A financial contribution from the Parish Council was necessary to increase its priority rating. Resurfacing of Norman Road and Beech Road should be completed during Marchi April, as should the street lighting replacement in an extensive part of Sahford between Sail ford Hall. Bath Road and Beech Road. A site meeting has been requested with B&NES Council 10 ensure that repairs are undertaken to damaged verges and the road in Mead Lane following extensive works at the weir and lock. REI<l]SE COLLECTION Each household should have received a B&NES Council leaflet in the last week or so, giving details of the changes to the refuse collection from 2nd April. The collection for most of Salt ford will change from Tuesdays 10 Wednesdays, with a few less accessible areas changing to Moodays. Please note, however that this new routine will be disrupted by Easter (see dates on separate page) and two bank holidays in May. If you do experience difficulties, please contact B&NES Council's Action Line 01225394041. PUBLIC CONSULTATION A Parish Councillor will be in the Parish Council Office (through Davies & Way estate agenl<;) on Saturday 21s1 April 2001 10.00 am to 11.00 am 10 discuss any mailers with Salt ford residents. You also have the chance to raise issues at the Parish Meeting on Tuesday 300 April al 6.30 pm in the Avon Room, Sallford Hall. There is also a time set aside al each regular monthly Parish Council meeting for residents to comment on Sail ford malters (first Tuesday of each month, 7.45 pm in the A von Room, Salt ford Hall).

Madeleine Sobey, Clerk

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Roger & would like to welcome you to

The Jolly Sailor Mead Lane Saltford BS31 - Tel 01225 873002

Open Hours - Bar 11 .00am - 11 .OOpm Mon - Sat & 12 noon 1 O.30pm Sunday

A cosy bar with log fire. a non-smoking conservatory. full disabled facilities, riverside patio with new large parasols.

Varied selection of real ales, fine wines and freshly prepared home­cooked food served by friendly staff

Dates for your diary

April 6th 20th 27th

May 4th 11th 18th 25th

Clive and Kicking Alamo Cindy Stratton & Manus Frank

of Kindness Blues Daddy

Peppercorns Keith Davis

Live music starts 8.30 p.m. Admission Free

Special Events

Quiz Night."i

Tuesday April J Oth Tuesday May 8th

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REFUSE COLLECTION - EASTER AND MA V BANK HOLIDA VS

Monday)

Refuse Collection - Easter Schednled Collection: Monday 16th April

18th April Monday 23rd Wednesday 25th April

Instead will be collected on: Wednesday 18th April Friday 20th April

24th April 26th

Reruse Collection - May Bank Holidays: Refuse Collections will be made one day lale on the week in which the Bank Holiday falls (i.e. week commencing 7th May and 28th May), and will return to the scheduled days the following week. Recycling Collections: These will continue as normal on Mondays, including on Bank Holidays. Housebold & Waste Recycling Centres (including Pixalih Lane, off the A4): These will be open from 8.00 am 3.45 pm on Good Friday, Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter

PHYSIOTHERAPY at Saltford Medical Practice

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

Jo Gotley MCSP, SRP Chartered and State Registered Physiotherapist

Medical Insurance Approved

Appointments - Telephone 01225 873245

The Weighbridge Newton St. Loe 01225 812657

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For all your printing requirements

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Affiliated Organisation News

TOC II CLOTlUNG COLLELIION Toe H will be their annual clothing collection from 30th April to 6th May 2001 and will be for doriations of good quality and linen. This will be distributed to

hospitals and ot.her organisations helping children, the and disadvantaged. Please would you your gifts in the boxes provided around the at the addresses given below: Wick House Close meeting room; Hinton Close meeting room; 7 3, Norman Kelston View, Mead

Bath Road; Grange

42, Boyd 34, Claverton Road West (not 36, as last J 3, Claverton Road to Primary School); 21, Manor Road;

Montague 21A, Tyning 40, Rodney 23, Road and 509, Bath Road. KEYNSHAM LlGIIT GROUP

less of whether the millennium was at the or the end, the year 2000 was as far as KLOG was concerned with two super

"My Fair was directed by Diana Noden-Wilkinson, was a runaway success and played to an appreciative sell-out audience. Our Autumn show "Thank You for the Music· was devised and directed Corinne Anne Richards from Sallford as a tribute to eight well known composers and provided us with another hit show and fantastic audience response. How do we follow this in 2001? Well

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we start with the lively and very amusing musical "SWEET CHARITY" with a new leading lady, Joanne Meredith, who was obviously born to

the role of the loving, slightly dippy and very Charity (played by Shirley Maclean in the film). The super songs include Bassey's Spender"; of life" and the rousing "I'm a Brass Band". The show runs from May I 5t until Saturday May 5th at Saltford Hall al 7.30 each night. Tickets from Betty

01179863399. We still want new members young or men. It is a great way to spend your time and is very For males it bas an added advantage ..... you are outnumbered by the girls!. If you can hold a tune, 'treading the boards' in the chorus or to higher things, why not it a try? If you are a musician and would like to join our augmented I'm sure our MD would like to hear from you. Keith Richards Chairman 01225400256

LIONS CLUB OF KEYNSHAM The Lions Club of Keynsham seeks your support in ii's work for others in the community on Thursday 5th April 2001 when they are organising a fund raising concert entitled from The Shows' at the Parish Church of St John, Street, Keynsham. This is performed The Bath Light Group commencing at 7.JOpm and tickets are £3.50 at the door on the night, subject to prior demand, or you can make sure of a ticket by contacting 0117 983 7923 and placing an order. Alternatively you may obtain tickets

sending a made payable to Lions Club of and endorsed 'BLOGS', a stamped addressed envelope, to: Lions Club of Keynsham, 91, Drive, Bristol BS31 - Alan Hale SALTFORD FLORAL CLUB Yes! After months of wondering, the AGM provided the answer to any doubts we may have it was voted a great success as was the delicious hot meal that the afternoon's discussions and We are now definitely "looking forward" with new ladies joining the committee and a new President and Chairman heading the list of Officers. We are full of enthusiasm for 2001 and hope some of this rubs off on you as you bear of the excellent programme booked for the year ahead. We have demonstrators to sit back and

as we watch them showing us their expertise one month, and the alternate months will still be our extremely popular Practice Classes with instruction from tip top teachers. Come along and join us for a couple of hours enjoyment the 4th in each month· demonstrations commencing at 2.15pm and alternate the

classes at 2.00pm. If you don't come, you will never know what you are new skills and fun as well. February saw the first meeting, with a demonstration taken by Shirley Hobbs and Joan Westla.ke, the two new ladies who joined the so we

looked forward to them showing us their thoughts on "Prelude to Spring" March brought the first practice class entitled "Spring in Many Forms" with Maureen whom we can assure you, sent us horne with new ideas and enthusiasm. She has a she willingly

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shares and we appreciate her skills and so given. Those of

you who could nol be with us, missed an excellent afternoon. The 24th April brings us another theme - but after the grey days of Winter, isn't it wonderful to anticipate Spring and all it's beauty? Pam Lewis, a talented lady, whose fame goes before her, not only demonstrates and but makes the most containers in her own You can't miss an afternoon with Pam you'll be sorry if you do! May 22nd should prove another "must" as Rosemary Stevens is back again for this Practice Class. It looks like being quite a challenging afternoon as she takes us the stages of interpreting a "Cascade" arrangement Do come and join us, as we are sure you will her afternoon of instruction as much as we shall. So, I I have tempted you to come along and see for yourselves all that Sallford Floral Club has 10 offer. We shall be delighted 10 see you. Thank you Sybil Showering,

KEYNSHAM ORCHESTRA Thank you to everyone who supported our concert the house was full and Katherine Chappell gave a memorable performance of the Max Bruch Violin Concerts. AI EaSier we shall be hosting the French Choir from Libourne, near Bordeaux from 14th 20th. This will be their fourth visit since 1989. The orchestra have made two exchange visits to Libourne in 1993 and 1998 and many good have been made. The concert programme on 19th April at 7.3Opm in Saltford Hall will be mainly devoted 10 the choir and the

orchestra will accompany them for two items: Parry's "Blest pair of Sirens" and the "Faure Pavane" Your support for this special concert will be much appreciated.

SALTFORD EVANGELICAL CHlJRCH May we wish you all a very happy Easter. As a church at Easter we remember that Jesus our Saviour sacrificed His life and then rose again from the dead in order to offer eternal life to His people. If you would like to join our celebrations, or would be interested to find out why we believe this to be true and why it is necessary for you to know this, we would be delighted to see you at our services over the Easter period. April 13th - Good Friday - 10.30 am April 15th - Easter Sunday - 11.00 am and 6.30 pm Main Churcb Meetings Our normal Sunday Services start at II am and 6.30 pm. Our Bible Study and Prayer Meeting is held on Thursdays at 8 p.m. Young People's meetings Junior church takes place on Sunday mornings from II am until 12.15 pm. Mini Seekers (5's - 7's) and Seekers (7's - II's) meet at 6.30 p.m. on Fridays during term time for crafts and activities, lots of games and fun, singing and a Bible story. After 8's (II +) meet at 8 p.m. on Fridays during term time for indoor activities, including snooker and table tennis and a Bible based talk. Regular outside activities include swimming and ice skating. (Contact Pete or Kate Baker for more details on: 01225 874938) A Teens Group (14+) meets on

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alternate Saturdays. Once a month we have a short discussion in somebody's house on a biblical view of contemporary issues, followed by refreshments and maybe games or a video! Outdoor activities also take place once a month and include: Archery and Bowling. (Contact Pete or Kate Baker on 01225 874938) Other meetings: Saltford Under 3's, for parents/carers and their tots, meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9.30 - 11.30 a.m. during term time. Our ladies meet together informally in houses every other Tuesday evening for a Bible study. If you would like to join us please contact Sue Barlow on 01225 874707 for details of dates and venues. If you would like further information on any of the above please contact Mrs Debbie Parsocs on 01225 872252 (Pastor: Rev Steve Barlow,

SAL TFORD MORNING TOWNSWOMENS' GUfl,O The members at the February meeting heard Mr Bob Porton speaking about the ancient city of Wells. He touched briefly on the history of Vicars Close and The Liberty, Penniless Porch and the truly beautiful St Cuthbert's Church. His main theme was however, the Cathedral, the Patron Saint being St Andrew. The next time we visit the Cathedral we will look up inside and discover figures we never knew were there that tell quite a bit of history about the time the Cathedral was built. In March the Wansdyke Room was packed for the A.G.M. In the absence of the President who was unable to attend because of sickness, Mrs Joan Gloyn took the chair. Mr Roberts, the Booking Officer for Salt ford Hall gave a

brief account of the hoped for for the Association and took note of comments from members. The Secretary presented reports of the year's activities and plans for next year were announced. A short talk was by the Care Manageress of the local centre of the Alzheimer that has been chosen as the charity for the year. After the conclusion of the business section there was time for coffee and plenty of time for members to chat with each other, a rare as monthly

leave little time for social chat.

SAL TFORD AFfERNOON TOWNSWOMENS' GUILD Sadly this is the last time that I will be writing on behalf of the Guild. We are

and our last meeting is in March. I recently went to see "Look Back in Anger", an My thoughts ahout the Guild are just the opposite and I look back with pleasure. I have explored so many things because of the Guild. Ten years is quite some time and I can only mention some of the speakers who have visited us. Many of our speakers have been excellent and their subjects have been of enormous interest. I have tried . lace making and

seen wonderful slides of Canada and New explored the whole length of the River had at first hand an "Antique Roadshow", dug for precious stones in South Africa, had the hilarious pleasure of Pauline Beach of the Silver Ring Choir and met the disabled young man with his

we had a flying policeman from the helicopter service and countless others which we all enjoyed. Without the Guild none of the members would have had these and many other mind-

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enlarging As well as having lots of outings together we have been to many shows at the Hippodrome in Bristol. Notably our first show was "The Nutcracker" and our lasl show was "The Nutcracker" and both times these were voted an enormous success. We have had some wonderful social afternoons and initially we were entertained by our drama group .. Barbara was a memorable on the Christmas Tree. Out skittles team bewildered themselves by winning the Federation Skittles Cup. We have some wonderful cooks among our members making pavlovas, gateaux and all the delicious goodies you need to make a

go with a swing. Our major achievement was the amount of money we gave to various charities. We never had a large membership but the year we chose Dorothy House as our charity we gave then over £ 1,000. I never-the-Iess believe that one of our best efforts was knitting dozens of knee blankets for Keynsham Hospital. Our Guild has always been cheerful happy and doing lots of things. think most of our members will keep some happy memories of it. I am off to join Saltford Morning T.G. and wish you all a cheerful life.

Best wishes,

ST MARY'S CHURCH Pram Service This will be held on Friday May 11th at 11.000m in the church. Any Dre:~sc'nODi children most welcome. Youth Groups Young group meet regularly at SI Mary's. Climbers and Scramblers (aged Explorers 7 -I I) and Pathfinders (aged II 14) meel on the

second, third and fourth Sundays from 9.30 a.m. until 10.40 a.m. in the Church Hall. CYFA (aged 14-18) meet at various times . Easter Services Monday 9th April

9.00pm Compline Saltford Maundy Thursday

7.3Opm Holy Communion Good Friday

2.00pm An hour at the Cross, Saltford EASTER DAY 6.30am

9.30am 6.3Opm Services

Sunrise Service, at The Shallows, Saltford Parish Communion SaItford Evening Praise Saltford

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.m. Evening Prayer Second Sunday 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 9.30 a.m.Family Communion 6 .30 p.m.Evening Prayer (Lay Led) Third Sund3y 9.30 a.m. Parish Communion 6.30 p.m . Evening Praise Fourth Sunday 9.30 a.m.Parish Communion If you would like further information on any of the above please contact the Rector, Rev. R. Hall on 01225 872275 .

SALTFORD EVENING W.I. Saltford Evening W.I. hit the jackpot for speakers at both the February and March meetings. In February Mr Horler's talk of growing up in the world of horses and tales of many horse shows delighted us all ... and in March Mr Harper's talk on bees and honey was so

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interesting and his sense of fun and "Body movements" made for super entertainment. On the business side, details and costings of the trip to Portishead Police H.Q. on 25th April were finalised, as were those for the Annual dinner on 22nd May at Came ley Lodge .. coach leaves Saltford at 6.15 p.m . There is to be a coffee morning. with bring and buy, at 29, Claverton Road on 21st April 10.30 a.m to 12 o'clock .. tickets £1. The annual outing is on Wednesday 25th July to Cot hay' Manor Gardens, Nr Williton .. £6 for coach, £7 for the tour of the house and gardens. A visit is planned to the Rondo Theatre, LarkhaIl, Bath on the 3rd April, for a special performance of "Arsenic and Old Lace" with proceeds to R.U.H. Bath. The planned March walk was changed to a walk lip Brandon Hill, Bristol and round and about and then down Christmas Steps because of closed footpaths . No walk is planned for April until the position is clearer. David Roberts, the Honorary Booking Officer for the S.C.A. visited to give a short resume of the state of planning with the Sports Club to be a more integrated unit. He asked for more help with running the S.C.A . ... and also for any suggestions for improvements that we, as regular hirers, might find beneficial. The next meeting is on 10th April at 7.30 p.m. in the Avon Room at Saltford Hall when the speaker will be Mrs Margaret Flux on "Lace and its history. Mrs D Pillinger, 12, Rodney Road . Tel: 01225 873476.

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List of Organisations Affiliated to the S.C.A.

Keynsham Methodist Church

Saltford Church

St Mary's Church

St Dunstan'S Roman Catholic Church

Avon Badminton Club

Avon County Rowing Club

Christian Viewpoint

Hinton Close Day Care Centre

Inner Wheel Club of Keynsham

International Friendship League

Keynsham & District Ladies Circle

Keynsham & District Society for the Mentally Handicapped

Keynsham & District Round Table

Keynsham & District Tangent Club

British Branch

"",ncr"Tf Guild Keynsham & Saltford

Keynsham & Saltford r:ardeners Assosiation

Keynsham & District Labour Party

Keynsham & Saltford Wine Circle

Keynsham Oper" Group

Keynsham Orchestra

Lions Club of Keynsham

National Auricula & F .... lula Society

Rotary Club of Keynsham

Rotary Club of Keynsham (Chew Valley)

Saltford Badminton Club

Saltford Conservative AssJciation

Saltford Fair Way Cricket Club

Saltford Floral Club

Saltford Golf Club

Saltford Guides. Brownies & Rainbows

Saltford Ladies Badminton Club (Wednesdays)

Saltford Ladies Club

Saltford Lawn Tennis Club

Saltford Parish Council

Saltford School PTA

15t Saltford Scout Group

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R G Street

Debbie Parsons

Rev G R W Hall

Father M Larkin

Fiona Crockett

R M C Leach

Mrs C Sayer

Mrs D Crouch

Mrs A Webb

R C Clark

Mrs J Kelly

J Hudson

N Hawkins

Mrs L Evans

Mrs H Lewis

Miss R Reed

G Hobbs

D S Bigwood

Mrs J Windmill

Mrs S Linfield

P Dando

P G Ward

RWebb

P Bishop

R G Street

R Stock

Ted MacKenzie

Mrs S Showering

The Secretary

Mrs A Barnes

Mrs C Lappin

Mrs Jewell

Mrs Anne Smith

Mrs M Sobey

J Pine

Please Advise

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Saltford Scrabble Club Mrs F R Sheppard 01225 873773

Saltford Sports Club - Social Section A Tanner 01225 872520

Saltford Branch Toc H Miss P Cheale 01225 872528

Saltford Townswomen's Guild (Mornings) Mrs C Brooks 01225 872440

Saltford Under 3's Mrs D Parsons 01225 872252

Salt10rd Walkers Don Hollister 0117 986 1933

Saltford Womens' Institute Mrs M Chambers 01225 872386

Saltford Evening Womens' Institute Ms Julie Selman 01225 873957

Saltford Young People's Club Mr & Mrs Coli 01225 400177

K & N E Somerset Twinning Association J Dunford 01225 873231

LIst of Sectional Organisations of Sa/tford Community Association

Saltford Drama Club Liz James 0117 986 3530

Saltford Painting Club Mrs C Day 01225 872379

Salt ford Photographic Club A Thompson 01225 873301

Saltford Recorded Music Society Patricia Guy 0117 986 5285

Saltford Short Mat Bowls W Luker 01225 873994

Saltford Singers Mrs J Davison 01225400951

SOME NEW CLUBS RECENTLY STARTED - CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Painting for Pleasure (This class is fully subscribed st th6 mom6nt)

Aerobics Class

Pre-school Music & Movement Class

Keynsham & District Twins Club

Reebok/Yoga/Pilates Class

........ continued from 'f! :Z:Z AGE CONCERN -VILLAGE LINK SCHEME Your local contact (VillBge link) for this scheme is: Harold Hurlow, 3, Chelwood Road, Saltford. Tel: 01225 872050 Anyone with a concern or query about an issue relating to older people, or their carers in Saltford. Newton St Lee and Corston may now find help locally. Village links carry a wide range of up to date local and national information and are able, if necessary , to direct enquirers to individuals and organisations providing more specialist advice and services.

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Mrs Frances 01225 873713 Sheppard

Mrs Debra Hughes 01225 872484

Mrs Debbie Kirby 01225 874821

Mrs Marie Knight 0117 986 2964

Mrs Amanda 0117 986 6602 Voysey

SAL TFORD BRASS MILL Thanks to the valiant efforts of volunteers flood damage is gradually being overcome and the mill will be open to the public on the second Saturday of each month during the Summer, commencing on 12 May lOam -12 noon. Volunteers: please note 'phone 01225 872704. In the meantime bookings are being taken for groups to visit the Mill at any other mutually convenient time. Ptease contact the Secretary on 0117 986 2216.

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