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The Frenchay Village Hall Management Committee would like to take this opportunity to update you on the funding generated by the SGC Section 106 Agreement relating to the Redrow Housing development, which is to be used to carry out Improvements to the Village Hall. This funding, together with our own available funds, …
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It is with regret that Frenchay WI have decided to suspend meetings for January and February in light of the current Covid situation. A poll of our members indicated that the majority felt it was safer to do this. However, we are hoping that things may improve and we will be able to reverse our decision in February. …
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End of Year Roll of Honour of the Achievements of Junior Players at DFTC The youngsters mentioned below (and just a few of whom are shown in the photo above) started their tennis careers at Downend & Frenchay Tennis Club. They have learned to play in various age groups and been able to compete in competitions …
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Pre-school Rhyme time@ Downend Library A FREE fun session of action rhymes and songs for toddlers and pre-school children aged 18 months - 4 years old LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE 9.30—10.00 a.m. on Wednesdays To book your place and for more details, speak to staff or email downend.library@southglos.gov.uk and we will get …
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After two years of not being able to hold the very popular Flower Show, we are hoping to do so next year. We have set a date of 9th July (previously 16th July) to hold the Show, with Covid guidelines being observed. Once again hopefully the marquee will stand out prominently on the Common. The Committee will meet this …
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Are you someone who made a New Year resolution to do more exercise, eat healthier, practice mindfulness etc? When the new year arrives, you sign up for a new gym membership and promise that it will be different this time. If so, then well done but if you’re like 80% of the population your resolve doesn’t last as you …
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With all our meetings scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month at the Village Hall, our socially distanced meeting on 1st December seemed a little early for Christmas until the mince pies came out, and The Northavon Singers entertained us with recitals of Christmas music, old and new. It was significant for our …
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Dear Friends and Neighbours, Happy New Year to you all, we hope that everyone had an enjoyable Christmas with their families and friends. 2022 will see FRA continue to tirelessly push and campaign for many things in Frenchay that have been promised or that are needed as essential parts of our Infrastructure to support …
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At our annual meeting last month the new committee were elected and all are looking forward to a full and enjoyable year ahead. We had a visit from WI Country Markets where members were able to purchase home-made food and craft items. Our December meeting was for members only but we look forward to welcoming new …
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My name is Kirstie and I joined Downend & Frenchay Tennis Club in April of this year (2021). I have been a tennis coach for 8 years, before this I was a Hospital Play Specialist at the Bristol Children’s Hospital, which is a job I loved and was incredibly rewarding. Both of my children got into playing tennis at …
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