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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Dear Friends and Neighbours, Jubilee Picnic Thank you to everyone who joined us on the common by the church, it was a very enjoyable afternoon and all the feedback seems very positive. For the hard working Frenchay Residents Association (FRA) team we are inspired by your enthusiasm for more community events, so we will …

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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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Dear Friends and Neighbours, The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations 4th June Picnic Afternoon Although the Frenchay Residents Association (FRA) have promoted this as extensively as possible, you should have this June magazine in time for the full details. On Saturday 4th June, on the common opposite Frenchay Parish …

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Dear Friends and Neighbours, Well I suspect April has been a more interesting month than anticipated, the Covid bug has definitely had a sting in the tail for many of us and I hope that everyone has come through unscathed. If you are over 75 please ensure that you get the new booster to ensure maximum protection. Last …

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For several years I have looked after the telephone box at the top of Frenchay Hill, sorting the books and passing on surplus books to charity shops and a charity that sends educational books to African schools and colleges. The Book exchange was started to enable people to pass on books they have read and enjoyed to …

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Dear Friends and Neighbours, We hope that the spring colours have helped many of you as you go about your daily lives, coming out of lockdown has been a relief as we reflect upon two very strange years. Thank you to everyone who has given kindness and support to others during this time, our community has been truly …

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After a two year break we are delighted to say that the Frenchay Flower Show will be held this year on Saturday 9th July. For many decades the Flower Show has been a highlight in the Village calendar and a wonderful opportunity for residents, and those from further afield, to come together to enjoy a truly wonderful …

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Dear Friends and Neighbours, It is great that the traditional flower show will be able to return on Saturday 9th July which, hopefully, marks the end of two years we would like to forget. We have recently had three residents join our Frenchay Residents Association (FRA) committee, two of whom live in the new houses at …

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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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