Editor’s note: Below are a series of documents describing environmental plans for Frenchay. Although they have been taken from the old website they may still be a useful reference source. Frenchay Biodiversity Plan - 2020 Draft: A draft plan covering local green areas in Frenchay. It provides a series of ideas …

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A community “Warm Space” is being created at Frenchay Parish Church (on the Common) on Tuesdays and Thursdays over the Winter. Although all are welcome, it is hoped to be especially useful to those who have to economise with their heating or live alone. As well as providing refreshments, conversation and …

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With local elections sheduled for May, this might be a good time to check that you are registered to vote. If you have recently moved to the area you may need to register at your new address. You can register to vote here: beta.southglos.gov.uk/register-to-vote In addition, the Government has changed the rules about …

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Elections for all the seats on South Gloucestershire Council are scheduled for Thursday the 4th of May. This seems like a good time to provide some basic information about the context of these elections that may be especially useful for readers who have recently moved into the area. The great majority of what is …

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Those of you able to join us for our ‘Carols not on the Common’ event a week before Christmas will know just how superb the WWB were in creating such a special atmosphere in the Church that evening. They practice at Frenchay Village Hall and have an open rehearsal evening on Thursday 19th January at 7.30pm. …

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Emergencies If you are concerned that an individual has hypothermia call 999. If you are concerned that someone is not coping with the cold contact the South Gloucestershire Council Social Care First Service on 01454 868007. Keeping Warm In addition to dressing warmly, eating hot food and taking warm drinks regulary, …

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Frenchay Commmunity News is a monthly printed magazine delivered to more than 1380 households. The magazine is provided for free to Frenchay addresses and is also available to non-residents for a small administration fee. This website provides a complementary publication method to the printed magazine. Much of the …

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frenchay•news is an independent website that aims to support and stimulate community activities in and around Frenchay by providing a convenient source of news and information. We are particularly keen to encourage smaller volunteer-led non-commercial groups that do not have the resources to publicise their own …

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Bike A cycle path following the route of the A4174 Avon/Bristol Ring Road provides Frenchay with good traffic-free cycling connections to many local amenities and further onward connections for the more energetic. A low-traffic route though Fishponds to the traffic-free Bristol and Bath Railway Path allows access to …

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South Gloucestershire Council Libraries The nearest branches are: Downend: Buckingham Gardens, Downend BS16 5TW tel: 01454 868006 email: downend.library@southglos.gov.uk Winterbourne: Flaxpits Lane, Winterbourne BS36 1LA tel: 01454 868006 email: winterbourne.library@southglos.gov.uk Filton: Shield Road Retail Park, …

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