The residual clinical facility on the former Frenchay Hospital site is the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit, known as ‘the BIRU’. It is a specialist neurological rehabilitation centre which opened on its current site in Frenchay in 2001, and in 2016 a new building was added, creating a total of 52 inpatient beds with …

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Hello, Frenchay (and especially the ladies!) and a happy new year to you all! Since last September, your local community choir, The Frenchay Foxes, has been meeting in person again to sing, and it’s been so good to get back together! Maybe this year is the time for you to come and give it a try..? We learn …

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Running events are a highlight for members who get the running bug or for those who like (or need) a target to aim for as extra motivation to run. For other members they are a great way to fundraise while achieving a personal goal. There are too many to list here but some of our members shared their local favourites. …

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Back in Full Swing! In December we enjoyed our Christmas Lunch with 40 attending (members and partners). In early January we held our AGM; five new members inducted, and a strong team elected to our Council, including Ed Allingham as President. We are now looking forward to an interesting programme of meetings – …

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Dear Friends and Neighbours, Those spring bulbs are starting to appear to brighten up our days and even the days are beginning to get a bit longer as daylight lasts beyond 3pm! So many reasons to be cheerful and the thought of spring and summer events is starting to exercise our minds. One of the biggest occasions this …

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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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