With our programme of regular meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at the Village Hall now in full swing, we were highly entertained on 2nd March by a talk by Cyril Routley featuring his amazing collection of old signs – road signs, product adverts, warning signs, direction indicators etc. Real social …

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Downend Library has re-opened following the installation of an accessible public toilet which necessitated having to close for a few weeks. Our staffed days are: Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 10am - 5.30pm Saturdays 9.30am - 1pm Open Access is available 8am - 7.30pm, seven days a week. Pre-School Rhyme Times are now …

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Up and Running Again! The 40th Frenchay 10K is set to be held on Sunday the 24th April 2002, starting and finishing at the UWE Glenside Campus, but with the central part of the course making its way through Frenchay, and attracting a large number of both runners and spectators, while raising substantial funds for …

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Sunday 24th April 2022 at 11.00am The Frenchay 10k was first held in 1980 and is one of the country’s oldest 10k events. After being away for 2 years due to the pandemic, it is back for what will be the 40th anniversary run. The race was conceived with the joint purpose of staging a well-organised run for serious …

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Temporary Closure - 14th February to 13th March Downend Library will be closed between Monday 14th February and Sunday 13th March inclusive. This is to enable an accessible public toilet to be installed and other associated building works. The provision of an accessible toilet will be a great help during our weekly …

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After a two year break we are delighted to say that the Frenchay Flower Show will be held this year on Saturday 9th July. For many decades the Flower Show has been a highlight in the Village calendar and a wonderful opportunity for residents, and those from further afield, to come together to enjoy a truly wonderful …

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Never heard of him? Then read on… with this article from Frenchay Village Museum April 1st marks the 150th anniversary of the death of Frederick Denison Maurice, Frenchay’s most influential resident. He was born in 1805 in Lowestoft, then in 1813 his father (a Unitarian minister) was appointed minister of …

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, 10th MARCH 7.30pm, FRIENDS’ MEETING HOUSE (QUAKERS) Frenchay Museum opened in 2000 and is run entirely by volunteers. We have great plans to extend the museum to house the many objects we have no room to display and to provide storage, an indoor toilet and a meeting space. Our planning …

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Hello, Frenchay (and especially the ladies!) and a happy new year to you all! Since last September, your local community choir, The Frenchay Foxes, has been meeting in person again to sing, and it’s been so good to get back together! Maybe this year is the time for you to come and give it a try..? We learn …

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Running events are a highlight for members who get the running bug or for those who like (or need) a target to aim for as extra motivation to run. For other members they are a great way to fundraise while achieving a personal goal. There are too many to list here but some of our members shared their local favourites. …

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