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Ever since the end of February when Russia invaded Ukraine, millions of people from across Ukraine, mostly women and children, began to move west away from the fighting. They crossed over into Hungary, Poland, Moldova and Romania where they were met by an amazing army of volunteers from across the world, eager to host …
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Dear Friends and Neighbours, We write our Frenchay Residents Association (FRA) feature three weeks before distribution, so as we absorb the enormity of the loss of our Queen, it is a time to reflect upon how she has inspired and served us for all of our lives. We knew that this day would come, but there is no doubt …
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Dear Friends and Neighbours, We hope that by the time you receive this magazine you have returned rested and relaxed from any vacations, this glorious summer reminds us of 1976 and has been very sunny indeed. When we helped with the establishment of the new community Orchard (gifted by the NHS/NHBT as a Queen’s Jubilee …
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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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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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Opportunities to volunteer without becoming a committee person! The recent planning permission for a new extension announced last month has put a ‘spring in the step’ of the committee and justified the ambition to do better than just replace the old garage and provide an inside toilet. In fact, we are looking at a …
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As usual it has been a busy few months and we are grateful for residents bringing a few local issues to our attention. Please continue to let us know of problems in the local area and we will do our best to have them resolved. We would like to thank those residents who have expressed an interest in supporting Ukrainian …
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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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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, 10th MARCH 7.30pm, FRIENDS’ MEETING HOUSE (QUAKERS) Frenchay Museum opened in 2000 and is run entirely by volunteers. We have great plans to extend the museum to house the many objects we have no room to display and to provide storage, an indoor toilet and a meeting space. Our planning …
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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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