Jubilee Celebrations We were really pleased to see so many residents taking the opportunity to enjoy the various events that were organised to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Personally, I had two very different experiences; sitting in the sunshine late into the evening on the Thursday followed by a more …

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Our meeting in May was our Resolutions evening when a member gave us an outline of what was being proposed - Women and Girls with ASD & ADHD - under-identified, under-diagnosed, misdiagnosed, under-supported. The resolution was unanimously passed and will go to the National Federation of Women’s Institutes …

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Visit Downend (or any South Gloucestershire/Bristol) library and become a Gadgeteer with the Summer Reading Challenge 2022 - it’s FUN and FREE! All children aged 4 - 11 are invited to take part! Children read books over the summer holiday and collect stickers (including some stinky ones!) to complete their special …

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You are invited to our Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Village Picnic Afternoon Saturday 4th June from Midday Village Common opposite the Parish Church Live music with the Concord Wind Band from 2.30pm. Accompanied by the Church Choir for some Hymns, Popular ‘sing along’ tunes followed by patriotic songs. Live Jazz from …

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The Season is now well under way, and the Club has been a really busy place. All the Senior sides are now well into their respective League campaigns, and it is good to see some new faces amongst the players, with the Club commitment to ‘mixed gender’ sides as strong as ever. It is also especially good to see two …

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Are you a “reluctant runner”? It’s always nice to hear how our community running club has impacted on our members. Here’s Sarah’s story: “Having joined the Frenchay ‘JustRun’ group in 2019 to increase my fitness levels and general health, starting with the Couch to 5K group, I fairly quickly got the ‘run-bug’ and …

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We’re sorry to have to report the passing of Nigel Aylett. Nigel came to Frenchay as a boy when his father bought Riverside Cottage and the derelict Frenchay Mill in 1946. His father restored the Mill buildings, and eventually it became Nigel’s home. He was a keen supporter of the Frenchay Tuckett Society, serving on …

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The caption on the front cover of the April edition of Community News reads “Up and Running Again” - perhaps hinting at the beginning of some kind of return to a post-Covid normality. I am drafting this piece whilst waiting for my second booster jab at the GP surgery, which reminds me that we are still waiting for news …

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The Frenchay 10k Charity Road Race went ahead on Sunday 24th April with a field of over 700 a record field of over 700 runners entered. The race passed very smoothly, and we were delighted, as a race committee, with the incredibly positive feedback we received from runners and spectators alike. As always, all …

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We need your help! Looking for a new challenge? Got great DIY skills which you can put to good use? Want to learn new skills in a unique environment? Want to be part of a friendly and supportive community? Well, we could have the job that you have been looking for! Frenchay Primary are excited about moving into our …

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