Frenchay Probus Club continues to meet, but it had to cope with some late re-arrangements for the meeting on 6th July. The original speaker unfortunately fell and broke his hip in the prior week, and then the replacement speaker had to pull out on the day before, due to Covid. However in stepped local member Geoff …

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The sun was out, the sky so blue, and a wonderful atmosphere prevailed on a very special day for our Frenchay Community. Any concerns we had about people coming to support the show after two years of pandemic restrictions, proved totally unfounded. Long queues quickly formed at both entry gates and very soon the Common …

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Dear Friends and Neighbours, Special Report on Biodiversity in Frenchay You will be aware from many of our previous reports that biodiversity is a very important theme to our purpose, Neil Falango and Tony Joiner on the Frenchay Residents Association (FRA) committee have been very active in putting these plans together …

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It is with sadness that we share the news that Roland Jempson has died, aged 91. He was a well-known figure in Frenchay, especially among those who lived near him and also in the church community. His funeral service will be in the Parish Church at 12.00 noon on Tuesday 2 August. I first met Mr Jempson - as he was then …

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Katherine Marks, Headteacher, writes: Unicorn class are enjoying the final few weeks together in Reception. Lots of learning has been taking place and we have been making the most of the warm, sunny weather by spending lots of time outside. Last week, we enjoyed taking part in science day where we had to create a …

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While Frenchay adapts to a major transformation with the development of the former Hospital site, it remains a village very conscious and proud of its special history. So too it is with the Dings Crusaders who have brought the excellent facility of Shaftsbury Park to Frenchay, but always respecting the episodes of …

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Please note that we have already reported the worn road markings at the M32 roundabout that we know many residents will use daily. As this roundabout forms part of the motorway network, permission and collaboration is required from Highways England in advance of any works. We hope these lines will be refreshed quickly. …

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Frenchay WI are pleased to have had several new members join us recently. In June we welcomed Simon Barnes whose talk was entitled “Mindfulness as a tool for better mental health.” Simon helped us to find ways to clear our thoughts in order to stop worrying about those things over which we have no control …

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Something for everyone this Summer Holiday at Downend Library Looking to keep the children occupied this August? Then bring them along to sign up for Gadgeteers - the FREE Summer Reading Challenge for 4- 11 year olds. It started on 9th July and children can join at any point throughout August. They get stickers, …

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FRENCHAY BELL TOWER OPEN JULY 9TH 2-4 PM Come and watch the Church bells being rung! There will be expert ringers available if you would like to “have a go” (8yr+ to try ringing.) Bellringing is a team activity that stimulates the brain and helps keep you fit’ The challenge and pleasure of ringing is to ring with other …

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