Annual Report for 2020; in lieu of an AGM due to Covid If like me, you had an ‘I-spy’ book when you were a kid, then this edition of FCN, with contributions from most of the ‘Frenchay Members’ on Winterbourne Parish Council (WPC) is worth noting. So, I would like to start by recording our thanks to Charlie Watkins who …

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The Parish Council has continued to operate well under the restrictions. We have held the monthly meetings by Zoom which has worked well, many parishioner’s have joined the online meetings for planning matters, grants, traffic and environmental issues for example. If you would like to join a meeting please email …

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Frenchay Village Hall Management Committee is pleased to advise all users of the hall that in light of the COVID pandemic it has purchased an anti-viral fogging machine which will be used between lets. Used in conjunction with the anti-viral disinfectant, this machine ensures that all surfaces, including soft …

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The return of Frenchay Community News, once again being delivered to every household in Frenchay after two months in isolation due to Covid-19, is one welcome sign that ‘lockdown’ is gradually being eased. However, we are a long way from getting back to normal ( old or new) with many of Frenchay’s planned summer events …

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I had a couple of residents ask about how Winterbourne Parish Council (WPC) and Frenchay have been affected by the electoral boundary changes. As many of you are aware, Frenchay is now part of the Downend Ward. However the parish boundary remains the same as it historically was. Trevor Jones is now a Winterbourne …

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Report on 50th Anniversary Celebrations Around 100 people gathered in the village hall on the evening of Saturday 28th September for a very enjoyable ‘Wine & Cheese Quiz’ which followed the style of the 40th bash in 2009. There was a very jolly and sociable atmosphere throughout the evening (judging by the general …

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Our AGM this year will be held on Monday 4th November at 7.30pm at the Village Hall. Our committee members represent some of the regular groups who use the hall as well as local residents. As our community grows with the new Frenchay Park development, we are particularly keen to meet any new residents who may wish to …

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The summer has been a busy time for the Frenchay based club. Over previous years, DRG have struggled and have not been the success of many years ago when the club was a real force in the county league and cup competitions. Big changes have been made this summer by Chairman, John McArther and son Robert who have been at …

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Frenchay Preservation Society invite you to the Half Yearly meeting on Thursday 20th June 2019 at 7.30 pm in The Unitarian Chapel, Beckspool Road. Agenda includes: Lime Trees Westbourne Terrace - replacement trees were planted a few years back to mature up and were intended to replace the existing trees by the road …

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The Village Hall Committee would like to say a huge ‘Thank you’ to members of New Life Church Bristol (NLC) who spent the Sunday of the May Day Bank Holiday weekend doing some much needed jobs both inside and outside the Village Hall. NLC’s main project was to create raised flower borders around the car park as a …

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