The Frenchay Flower Show Committee will be meeting at the Village Hall this Thursday 9th Feb at 7pm to discuss whether it is going to be possible to run the Show this year. The current Chairman and several members of the Committee, including the Secretary, have had to stand down this year but will support it and act as …

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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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At the meeting of the Health Scrutiny committee of South Gloucestershire Council on Nov 23rd Cllr Andrea Reid, (Labour, Kingswood), and Cllr Ruth Davis, (Liberal Democrat, Yate Central), successfully proposed that a group of councillors be set up to investigate the provision of Community Hospitals and Minor Injuries …

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The recent announcement that the Downend branch of the HSBC bank is to close on the 25th of April has caused quite a stir in the community. HSBC was the the last of the major UK banks to have a branch in the Frenchay area. Its closure will be especially difficult for local businesses who often need in-person services …

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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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Beckspool Road - Traffic Calming As residents might be aware, the traffic calming alterations/improvements along Beckspool Road are scheduled to begin early next year. We hope that these works will finally provide a long term solution for slowing traffic along Beckspool Road and support those residents who are walking …

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It’s the perfect weather for snuggling up with a book and the Gadgeteers are back for the Winter Mini Challenge! The Winter Mini Challenge is an online challenge for primary school children beginning on 1st December and finishing on 20th February 2023. To take part in the Winter Mini Challenge, children join online at …

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I first started playing tennis at around age 11 at Knowle Tennis Club conveniently located next to the cricket ground where a lot of young lads just happened to be learning to play cricket! Little did I know that nearly 50 years on I would be playing again within a stones throw of a cricket club, this time Frenchay. I …

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If you are looking for a new physical challenge and think you might like to give running a go Just Run’s next Couch to 5km and 5-10km courses will start on Monday 9th January at 7pm at the Dings Rugby Club. Frenchay Park Road, BS16 1LG. If you have some running experience then our 2-, 3-, 4-, or 6-mile groups may …

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A very happy New Year to all Readers from the Cricket Club. I still cannot believe where 2022 went!! The New Year brings lots of (indoor) cricket activities across every part of the Club. At Youth level, each age group starts ‘Pre-Season Practice Nets’ towards the end of this month, working through on a weekly basis …

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