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Issue No 38 JUNE2001~UlY2001

From the Honorary Officer: As we come to the end of another session at Saltford Hall many groups are holding their Annual General Could I please be advised of any relevant to office holders, titles, addresses etc. in lime for the start of the new "year" in Also, confirmation of the date and any other deviation to patterns should be notified at the same time if I have not already been informed. Many thanks to all users and correspondents for helping the past year to run so Please keep the going.

Note from Richard Davies An article in The Bath Chronicle by me concerning the enormous amount of time and effort that went into the of Saltford Hall. I mentioned the years of fund the trials & tribulations of those early volunteers who built it and the wonderful sense of community achievement when it was completed. I then went on to compare the same exercise if it were done today. How we could knotk Salt ford Hall down and rebuild it in six months on National Lottery So 10 clear up any misunderstanding we are NOT KNOCKING OOWN SALTFORD HALL NOR PLANNING TO. Richard Davies, Joint Editor SCAN 01225 872699

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Motor bikes and cars in a hurry, Cars by the thousand, us worry,

Cyclists, trucks, lorries sometimes a horse. Caravans, fire of course.

Car and too, many a queue.

and will long remain, Will we ever find peace there, once again?

Sincerely. Rag!:r HOl'ie/Js

EVENTS FOR fOUR DIARY

N.C.C.P.G. PLANT SALE - See page 18 ANNUAL BARN DANCE - Bath & District Leukaemia Research Fund - See page 5

POTIERY - OPEN STUDIO WEEKEND See page 13 COFFEE MORNING & SALES TABLE Salt ford Branch TOC H See page 16 SATURDAY NIGlIT IS MUSIC NlGlIT with Keynsham Orchestra - See page 18

SONGS OF PRAISE AT THE SHAIJLOWS - St Mary's Church - See page 18

Association & Other News - List of S.C.A. Contacts Hon Secretary SCA Mrs SHarrow 0117 986 6038 SCAN Distribution Stan Hamblin 01225 872389 SCAN Copy & Advertisements Richard Davies, 01225 872699

"Y-Dcri " High Street, Saltford Bristol BS3 I 3EJ SCAN Editor & Layout Raymond Moore 01225 872080

S.C.A. & Sectional News

LOST PROPERTY The following items were left behind at Salt ford Hall after the recent KLOGs performances of Sweet Charity : A round blue cushion. a ladies red scarf and a small silver ring (which was found in the car park .) Contact Margaret or Keith Richards on 01225400256 to reclaim. SALTFORD SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB Another good bowling break at the Victoria Hotel, Torquay, was enjoyed by 31 members and friends of 55MBC. Different names were winners this year, and trophies were awarded for Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours . The matches were hard fought, as players adapted to the new faster bowling mats . Ex-Saltford members, Pat and Norman Graham, brought their new team mates from Bishop Kerswell to play against us. Sadly, they won! The weather was unkind, but with a full programme of bowls, the new large swimming pool, and many other facilities, all agreed it was a most enjoyable 6 days . -A Cryer At the end of our third season in t.he 2nd Division of the Bristol & District League Short Mat Bowls Association, we arc delighted to have won the Division trophy and will be promoted to the 1st Division next season. Our team will of course experience evcn harder competition in a league where most teams include County players . This however can only be good

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for the club as thc tougher competition will improve our standard of play. At present the club has full membership for Monday and Wednesday afternoons . training sessions have commenced for Saltford youth in the 12 + age group. - Brian Cryer Secretary SUMMER DECORATrNG AT SALTFORD HALL This year it is planned to redccorate the inside of the Wansdyke Room during the period from Monday 13th August to Friday 24th August. If are able to give us some hclp with this work and reserve a date in your diary please ring Anthony Tonkin 01225 872479 or Ray Moore 01225 872080. Further detai Is in next SCAN WARTIME IN SALTFORD Were you in Saltford during the war -1939 - 1945'J Did you attend the village school at that time, or were you involved in fire watching duties or the ARP (Air Raid Precautions)? Can you remember the blackout, (did you ever hear the shout " Put that light out! ')) sticky paper on windows to prevent glass shattering in the event of bomb blasfs. food rationing and the carrying of gasmasks wherever you' went? Do you remember evacuee children who joined us in school? Do you remember Miss Mitchell ' s little shop in the High Street being hit by an incendiary bomb? Do you remember seeing the sky lit up with fires of the Bath blitz? Saltford has expanded so much since

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those days, but some of us are still around and it is important that we record our memories of those days. Saltford Communiry Association is inviting anyone interested to come along to an informal reunion on Tuesday, September II th at 2.30 pm in the Wansdyke Room at Saltford Hall to talk about their experiences or to listen to the experiences of others. If you are interested but unable to attend for any reason, please call 01225 873231 and we can arrange to see you. Everyone's memories are worth hearing. Bunry Dunford (nee Waller) The Cares and Concerns of Older People - Dee Foot of Age Concern Insurance Services says: No-one likes paying for insurance after all you are paying to protect yourself from something that you hope will never happen. But what if disaster or an accident does happen? When you are older your home and its contents mean so much to you, your comfort and your security should be protected . You put good locks on your doors so that you feel safe and you need good insurance at a sensible price, for your peace of mind. Age Concern contents insurance starts from as little as £18 p.a. for £7,000 cover.

Come to see me at 3, Abbey Green or phone on 01225 443279, if you need advice and information on safeguarding your home and your personal possessions. Don't delay and live to regret it. Obituary - DA vro SAYER It is with deep regret that SCAN reports the death of David Sayer aged 53, who was one of the villages most dedicated, prolific marathon runners. He collapsed and died suddenly in March from a dilated artery. A service of thanksgiving was held at St Mary's Church on Friday 6th April conducted by Chris Hare, now rector of Timsbury & Priston, who returned to Saltford especially to pay respects to a longstanding friend. Participant in countlcss local marathons & mini marathons, David was in training for his sixth appearance in the London Marathon this year. He leaves a wife Chris, who recalls him, "as a wonderful husband & father", and children, Jane 20, Simon 18 and David 16. A modest & self- effacing man, he will be missed by early starting Saltfordians for his cheerful "good morning" as he pounded out the training miks in preparation for his ncxt race.

BATH & DISTRICT LEUKAEMIA RESEARCH FUND

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Project 0102 First our thanks to those of you who read the flyer enclosed with the last issue of SCAN - if you didn't receive one then

874081 and we can rectify the omIssIon. And our thanks to the distribution teams for handling the extra paperwork - what a smooth operation that is every two months. It cannot be said that, as a result of the extra publicity, people were queuing up to offer to become SCA Chairman - we still have a vacancy, and others. However, one was made about offering assistance with the monthly Celia Lapin, a former Honorary Officer, has to hold the cover a week's holiday in and Peter Dando has offered his expertise in the Health and field when we come to carrying out an audit of the entire

but there is still a great need to involve some fresh thinking into the running of the Association as well as the Hall itself. In the two months we have visited many of the regular which take

at the Hall. The members of these groups have by ideas for the site more user-friendly which will be collated into a "wish list" and will be discussed at the

& Finance Committees in

The main thrust of this month's article is to consider the Hall fabric and maintenance programme. Of the "guestimated" 40,000 people who come to the site in the course of the year how many a thought to the maintenance and presentation of the building (other than when something gaes wrong!)

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At the AGM of the association in March, ordinary SCA those who have paid their SUbscription (and who also bothered to turn up), elected three groups to run the Association. One of these is the Building Committee and from its members a chairman is elected. For many years there has been little in this group and the honour (?) of it's chairman has fallen to Anthony Tonkin. The Association has been, and served by Anthony and his team who between them many hours at the HaJi in the course of a year. Just think how high our hire charges would have to be if we had to employ professional and trade personnel to carry out all the jobs that need to be done. Even a broken window, probably two or three times a month, involves a visit to th.e Hall Anthony to assess the prior to calling a glazing firm, while minor repairs such as toilet cistern overflows are by one of the team. AI the same lime we are by our

licence to meet many parameters on public and keeping an eye on such as emergency lighting, exit and doors all fal~ to the Building Committee. Gas, electrical and fire safety must also be observed and all the official requirements upon

local authorities have to be v""""u.~~ to.

lf we consider the work we have to into our own houses to the maintenance up to standard, we should be amazed at the size of the task when comparing the relative dimensions of the Hall. We have a large and one that is set to grow of which in another article). We are approaching the season of slack Hall usage and an assessment has been made of the rooms that need decorating attention thls

Summer. Help is always acceptable and the programme is master-minded by Anthony Tonkin and Ray Moore, other members of the Building Committee acting as foremen on decorating days. Please consider helping. You could ring 872479 or 872080 to find out more about when and where. It's easy to complain when something is found to be out of place, untidy or dirty, but in such heavily used premises the practical solution must be to get involved and help solve some of the problems. As they used to say in the Electricity Supply Industry "many bands make light work!"

STOP PRESS! The Saltford Centre Steering Group, comprising four members each from the SCA and Saltford Sports Club, continue their series of meetings to consider development and extension of t.he

site . They are working towards a date in September when plans can be presented to the general membership for approval, following which formal planning applications can be made and financial grant sources explored. This is an exciting idea for the site and for Salt ford generally so be prepared to find out more and have your say .

Pre-School MUSIC & MOVEMENT

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For children aged 2 Yz to 4 years

Starting April 27th 2001 For further details contact

Debby Kirby on 01225 874821

KEYNSHAM & SALTFORD LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY are planning an exhibition of Saltford history to be held in the St Mary's Church Hall on November 2nd & 3rd 2001 for B&NES

Heritage Week

CAN XQ!.1 HELP?

We welcome any offers of loans of photogmphs/memombi/ia to add to the Society Archive material.

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Barbara Lowe on 01179863510 or

Margaret Whitehead on 0117 9868544

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REGULAR WEEKLY ACTIVITIES AT SAL TFORD HALL Please note:- Dates, times and venues may change - check with organiser if important. Entries marked • are clOf;ed for the Summer months

Mondays 1.30pm Saltford Short Mat Bowls Club Hall

2.00pm Line Dancing (Advanced class) Wansdyke

7.30pm Saltford Scrabble Club Kelston

(some) 7.30pm Saltford Drama Club Avon

8.00pm ·Saltford Badminton Club Hall

Tuesdays 9.30an - Ladies Badminton Hall

(Some) 9.30am - Patchwork Somerset

(1 st & 3rd only) 7.00pm Saltford Parish Council Avon

7.00pm Slimming World Somerset

7.30pm - Avon Badminton Club Hall

7.30pm Saltford Singers Wansdyke

Wednesdays ..... 9.00am Lace Group (Fortnightly) Somerset

9.30am Wed Morning Badminton Group Hall

1.30pm Saltford Short Mat Bowls Club Hall

3.30pm Keyford Dancing School Somerset

7.30pm - Saltford Seq & Old T. Dance Club Hall

Thursdays 10.00am -Fitness & Stretch (K. F.A.) Hall

(2nd & 4th Thurs only) 1.30pm Welfare Clinic Avon

2.30pm Painting for Pleasure Club Somerset

7.00pm Reebok/Yoga Class Wansdyke

8.00pm - Saltford Badminton Club Hall

Fridays (some) 1.30pm Saltford Short Mat Bowls Club Hall

2.00pm Pre-school Music & Movement Class Somerset

Fridays (some) 7.30pm Saltford Drama Club Avon/Hall

Saturdays 10.30am Aerobics Class Wansdyke

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REGULAR MONTIaY ACTIVITIES AT SALTFORD HALL

See notes at the top of the Weekly Activities Table.

• indicates dosed for the Summer months First Monday 7.30pm ·Saltford Photographic Club Wansdyke

Second Monday 7.30pm Saltford Quilters Somerset

Second Monday 7.30pm ·Saltford Painting Club Wansdyke

Third Monday 9.30am Saltford T. Guild Craft Group Kelston

First Tuesday 9.30am Saltford Ladies Gardening Group Avon

First Tuesday 1.15pm Keynsham & District Twins Club Wansdyke

Second Tuesday 7.30pm Saltford Evening W.I. Avon

Third Tuesday 2.00pm Saltford Women's Institute Avon

Fourth Tuesday 2.00pm Saltford Floral Club Hall

Second Wednesday 9.00am Japanese Embroidery Wansdyke

Third Wednesday June only 2.00pm Inner Wheel Club of Keynsham Wansdyke

First Thursday 7.45pm • Saltford Recorded Music Society Avon

Second Thursday 9.45am Saltford Morning T.Guild Wansdyke

Second Thursday B.OOpm Book Discussion Club Kelston

Second Friday 7.3Opm Keynsham & Saltford Wine Circle Somerset

First Saturday 7.30pm ·Saltford Seq. & C.T. Dance Club Hall

Fourth Saturday 2.30pm Historical Model Railway Society Wansdyke

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News for Young People

Following the example of the Parish Council who are endeavouring to provide facilities for those youngsters who seem at a loose end by gathering around our Hall premises, new initiatives are being explored to find ways of keeping them occupied. In a really practical step the Short Mat Bowls Club have started a class for young people and were encouraged by the response at the first session. For more information on times and dates please ring 01225 872389.

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LITTLE GEMS PRE-SCHOOL (Formerly Corston Pre-School)

Children from 2% to 5 years accepted

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Places Available

Telephone for details and prospectus Beverly Mackreth - 01225 872410

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LITTLE GEMS PRE-SCHOOL (Formerly Saltford St Mary,s Pre-School)

Children accepted from 2 % years to 5 years

Opening hours 9.15am to 12.15pm Monday to Friday

Taking Bookings for Sept 2001 Start

For further details ring Beverly on 01225 872410 (Mobile 07968 693663) Qualified teaching Staff

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Selected Events in JUNE 2001 The calendar highlights a selection of events taking place .. It should be noted that thes

are not all public meetings - please check with the organisers . Times given are booking times - events may start later & are not all open to the public

2nd Bath Guild of Embroiderers Hall 10.00am

9th N.C.C.P.G. Plant Sale Hall 9 .00am

13th Blood Donors Hall 11.30am

British Sugarcraft Guild Wansdyke 7.00pm

15th Bath & District Leukaemia Research Trust Barn Hall 7.00pm Dance

16th Stamp & Postcard Fair Hall 9 .00am

19th Avon County Federation of W .I. -Musical Event Wansdyke 10.00am

22nd Bath Guild of Embroiderers Wansdyke 10.00am

27th TocH (Saltford Branch) - Coffee Morning Wansdyke 9 .30am

28th S.C.A . Council Meeting Avon 7 .30pm

29th N.A .F.A.S. South West Area - Council Meeting Hall 9.00am

30th Lions Club of Keynsham - Jumble Sale Hall 9 .00am

Selected Events in JULY 2001 (See also notes at head of June List)

4th Bath Guild of Embroiderers Wansdyke 10.00am

7th Keynsham Orchestra - Concert Hall 2.00pm

9th Avon County Federation of W.I. - Spinning Day Somerset 9.00am

13th British Sugarcraft Guild Wansdyke 7.00pm

14th British Sugarcraft Guild Wansdyke 9.00am

Alzheimer's Disease Society - Concert Hall 9.00am

17th Bath Guild of Embroiderers Wansdyke 10.00am

20th N.A .F.A .S. Teachers (S.W.A.) Teaching Day Hall 9 .00am

27th Wansdyke Labour Party - Meeting Kelston 7.30pm

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SALTFORD PARISH COUNCIL NEWS Clerk - P. Godfrey, 489, Bath Road, Saltford, Bristol BSJI JBA Tel: 4(}()()58

RE-APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN Cllr Maurice Short and Cllr Mrs Julia Scott have been re-elected Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively of Salt ford Parish Council at our meeting held in St Mary's Church Hall on 1st May 2001 WEDMORE ROAD GARAGES The garages were discussed with a representative from Somer Housing on I st May. They are in a very poor condition not having been attended to for years yet rentals have vastly increased. There is also a discrepancy over rates for private and Council rental charges, the former having V AT added. It was reported that out of 800 garages owned by Somer Housing in the B&NES area, only 300 were in actual use. CAR PARK OUTSIDE SHOPS Concern has been raised that this area is still being used by cars being parked' long term' causing annoyance to those who just wish to use the car park to pop into the shops/surgery/restaurant for a few minutes and it is being considered whether this ought to be monitored for a period. NEW PARISH CLERK APPOINTMENT Following the resignation of Madeleine Sobey who bas served as Clerk for the last five years, Peter Godfrey (ex subpostmaster of Salt ford Post Office) bas taken over from the I st May. Please treat him kindly for the first few months and then you can get your own back! The Parish Council thanks Madeleine for all her hard work over the last five years and wishes her well for the future. COUNCaLORSSURGE~ These are continuing - the next one being from lOam to 12 noon on Saturday 28th July in the Parish Council office at t.he rear of Davies and Way. Please feel free to pop in and express your concerns/delights for the benefit of all in Saltford. POOP-SCOOPS have been purchased by the Council and are available from the office between the hours of9am to 3pm on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on a first come first served basis . Will dogs please bring their owners with them when collecting these throw-away-in-tbe-bin freebies . COST OF V ANDALlSM This is regrettably an item that has to be regularly taken into account these days and this Parish Council is no exception. Recently it has been necessary to bring in heavy lifting gear to replace and repair the new sundial in the Memorial Gardens. Did anyone see it being moved or damaged? This is all un-necessary expense when the money being used to repair it could have been put to a more worthwhile purpose for the benefit of the village. If you do see or hear of other damage in and around our village please inform the clerk on 01225 400058 OVERHANGING TREES AND HEDGES These can be so annoying to pedestrians so please take a serious look at your properties and snip back that overgrowth thus allowing people to pass by admiring your property rather than cussing it. All property owners have a legal responsibility for their own vegetation. - Peter Godfrey, Saltford Parish Clerk 400058

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PARISH COUNCil RECYCLING NEWS

In the local newspaper Bath Star recently there appeared an advertisement recommending Natural Nappy Week to raise awareness about the environment impact of nappies and ensure parents have a fair choice. It highlighted the fact that disposables contained chemicals and materials that might have an effect on the environment and the concerns about possible health risks from some of them. Over 8 million disposables are used in Britain every day, most are discarded in the household waste, 94% end up in land fill sites and some parts take up to 500 years to decompose. They recommend that you consider using linen nappies estimated to save £400 - £1000 for your first child; join a local real nappy network, or Real Nappy Association.

For further information contact Mo McManus at the Recycling Consortium on 0117 929 7283

PHYSIOTHERAPY at Saltford Medical Practice

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Affiliated Organisation News

Saltford Evening W.1. The April meeting heard a fascinating talk on Lace and its history by Mrs Flux and everyone enjoyed seeing her precious samples and examples of various types of the craft. A most interesting visit to the Police H.Q. at Portishead was arranged during April by one of our own members. We saw many facets of police work and behjnd the scenes details . In May the meeting started with a discussion on the resolutions to be put forward at the National General meeting. These resolutions are always interesting and after discussion our delegate was instructed how to vote . Later Alice Frere was congratulated on her success at Bath Flower Show -gaining I st prize in the class for lace and 3rd prize for a picture using gold thread . The Denman bursary worth £100 has been awarded to loan Butler. A walk at Stourhead was planned for 24th May and a lively Beetle Drive ended an interesting evening. Next Meeting: 12th lune at Saltford Hall at 7.3Opm. The speaker will be Denise lames on "Waste Management". The Sales table will be Garden produce.

Toe H SAYS THANK YOU to all Saltford residents who supported the recent Clothjng Collection with gifts of really good second-hand clothing. The items have all been sorted and 58 sacks have been distributed to a wide variety of different outleLe; in tbis country and abroad. We have received messages of thanks from many of the recipients which we are pleased to pass on to readers of SCAN .

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TOC H BRINGS PEOPL.E TOGETHER

SAL TFORD BRANCH TOC H invite you to a

COFFEE MORNING & SALES TABLE

in the WANSDYKE ROOM

SAL TFORD COMMUNITY HALL 10.308m - 12noon

WEDNESDAY 27th JUNE. 2001 Ticket 50p

Advertisement FRY'S TENNIS CLUB Fry's Tennis Club, situated within the Cadbury grounds in Keynsham, are holding an open evening on Monday 25 lune from 7 pm onwards . It is an opportunity for anyone interested in joining the club to come along and play on our all weather floodlit courts, meet some of the existjng members and learn more about the club. Fry's Tennis Club is currently running adult coaching on Tuesday evenings with classes for beginners and improvers. Fry's Tennis Club has a flourishing ju.nior section with junior coaching on Saturday mornings. If you would like more information on the coaching of adults or juniors ring Richard Conway on 0117 907 0650 or 0790 998 8115 . For more information about the club ring Debbie Williamson on 01179323182.

SAL TFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH We meet frequently to praise God and to learn more about Him and His Word, the Bible. We invite you to join us if you wish to do the same or would just like to learn more about what we believe and why? You would be very welcome at any of our regular

Main Church ME:ei:llngs

Our services start at II am and 6,30 pm. Our Bible Study and is held on Young ....... "', .. ,,, • ., meetilllS

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during term time for crafts and activities, lots of games and fun. and a Bible story. ~~""-'" (II meet at 8 p.m. on Fridays during term time for indoor

snooker and table tennis, football, netball and other games, and a Bible based talk approximately 20 minutes. outside activities include; ice Quasar, ten pin bowling and weekends away. (Contact Pete or Kate Baker for more details on: 01225 874938) '-'-..."".:=<...""'-'-'~ (14 +) meets on alternate Saturday evenings in _~,,_I.,~ homes to enjoy a wide range of social activities and Biblical discussions. Once a month we have a short discussion on a biblical view of contemporary issues, followed by refreshments and games or a video! Outdoor activities also take once a month and include: Adventure Caving, Abseiling, weekends away. (Contact Pete or Kate Baker on 01225

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874938) Other meetings: Saltford Under 3's, for and their tots, meet on Thursday mornings 9.30 -during term time. Our ladies meet together informally in houses every other Tuesday evening for a Bible study. The proposed dates for the next two months are: 12 and 16 June and 10 and 24 July. If you would like to join us please contact Sue Barlow on 01225 874707 for details of dates and venues. If you would like further information on any of the above please contact Mrs Debbie Parsons on 01225 872252 (Pastor: Rev Steve Barlow, 01225 873059 [office]) SAL TFORD MORNING TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD April saw the beginning of a new year for the Guild. The incoming Chairman, Mrs Judith Lynn, ably conducted the meeting with Mrs Sheila Biggs

the financial report and plans for the coming year. Changes will be made to the sales table with a theme for each month to encourage interest and a

financial return both 10 the sellers and the Guild. The Chairman announced thaI there would be an alteration 10 the time of the starl of the meeting to 1O.00am. After the conclusion of the business the audience settled down to listen to Mr Dando, the town Crier of Midsomer Norton. With a wealth of information Town Criers and a wonderful sense of humour the members had an informative and

May is the monlh in which resolutions for the NCM are discussed by members and it was an

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many interesting points made. ]n June members will learn about the history of Newton Park. - D Roads

************ N.C.C.P.G. PLANT SALE

Saturday 9th June lOam to Ipm at Sa.ltford Hall

As usuaJ there will be smaIl speciaJist nurseries selling a range of unusual & sometimes rare plants. Please support this worthwhile charity. Admission SOp towards the charity. Coffee and biscuits available.

*********** ST MARY'S CHURCH Pram Service This will be held on Fridays June 8th and July 13th at II.00am in the church. Any pre-school children most welcome. Youth Groups Young peoples group meet regularly at St Mary's . Climbers and Scramblers (aged 3-7), Explorers (aged 7-11) and Pathfinders (aged 11-14) meet on the s cond, third and fourth Sundays from 9.30 a.m. until 10.40 a.m. in the Church Hall. CYFA (aged 14-18) meet at various times. Songs of Praise On Sunday July 15th there will be a Songs of Praise at the Shallows in Saltford. Do come along and join in our outdoor worship . Services You are welcome to come to any of our services. We meet at the following times: First Sunday 8.00 a.m . Holy Communion 9 .30 a.m.Family Service 6 .30 p.m. Evening Prayer Second Sunday 8.00 a.m . Holy Communion 9.30 a.m.Family Communion

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6 .30 p.m .Evening Prayer (Lay Led) Third Sunday 9.30 a.m .Parish Communion 6 .30 p.m .Evening Praise Fourth Sunday 9.30 a.m .Parish Communion Holiday Bible Club This will be held during the week Monday July 30th to Friday August 3rd and is for children aged five to eleven. This year's theme is "The Light Factory" For more information speak to Rev R. Hall. ]f you would like further information on any of the above please contact the Rector, Rev. R. Hall on 01225 872275 . KEYNSHAM ORCHESTRA Visit of the Libourne Choral (April 14th - 20th) in association with K.A.N.E.S.R.A. (Keynsham and E.E. Somerset Twinning Association) The French choir party were hosted mainly by orchestra members and enjoyed a programme of visits to Oxford & Stonehenge, Wells & Cheddar, Bristol & Bath. They gave a lunch time concert in Bath Abbey and were also thrilled to sing impromptu, from memory in Wells Cathedral. The visit culminated in a combined concert and farewell party in Saltford Hall. Our thanks to everyone involved in a very success ful week. SATURDAY NTGIIT IS ~fUSIC NIGHT with Keynsham Orchestra on July 7th at 7.30 pm. at Saltford HaJI Come along and enjoy a programme of light classics with our own instrumental and vocal soloists . The programme includes music by Bernstein, Bizet, Gershwin, Offenbach, Richard Rogers and Arthur Sullivan. Tickets will be available from Shelaghs Drapery, orchestra members or at the door.

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list of Organisations Affiliated to the S.C.A.

Keynsham Methodist Church

Saltford Evangelical Church

St Mary's Church

St Dunstan'S Roman Catholic Church

Avon Badminton Club

Avon County Club

Christian Viewpoint

Hinton Close Day Care Centre

Inner Wheel Club of Keynsham

International Friendship League

Keynsham & District Ladies Circle

Keynsham & District Society for the Mentally Handicapped

Keynsham & District Round Table

Keynsham & District Club

British Sugarcraft Guild Keynsham & Saltford Branch

Keynsham & Saltford Gardeners Assosiation

Keynsham & District Labour Party

Keynsham & Saltford Wine Circle

Keynsham light Group

Keynsham Orchestra

lions Club of Keynsham

National Auricula & Primula Society

Rotary Club of Keynsham

Rotary Club of Keynsham (Chew Valley)

Saltford Badminton Club

Saltford Conservative Association

Saltford Fair Way Cricket Club

Salt10rd Floral Club

Saltiord Golf Club

Saltford Guides. Brownies & Rainbows

Saltford Ladies Badminton Club (Wednesdays)

Saltford Ladies Gardening Club

Saltford Lawn Tennis Club

Salt ford Parish Council

Saltford School PTA

1 st Saltford Scout Group

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R G Street

Debbie Parsons

Rev G R W Hall

Father M Larkin

Fiona Crockett

R M C Leach

Mrs C

Mrs D Crouch

Mrs A Webb

R C Clark

Mrs J Kelly

J Hudson

N Hawkins

Mrs L Evans

Mrs H Lewis

Miss R Reed

G Hobbs

D S Bigwood

Mrs J Windmill

Mrs S Linfield

P Dando

P G Ward

R Webb

P Bishop

R G Street

R Stock

Ted MacKenzie

Mrs S Showering

The Secretary

Mrs A Barnes

Mrs C Lappin

Mrs Jewell

Mrs Anne Smith

Mrs M Sobey

J Pine

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I Saltford Scrabble Club Mrs F R Sheppard

Saltford Sports Club - Social Section A Tanner

SalHord Branch Toe H Miss P Cheale

Saltford Townswomen's Guild (Mornings) Mrs C Brooks

Saltford Under 3's Mrs D Parsons

Saltford Walkers Don Hollister

Saltford Womens' Institute Mrs M Chambers

Saltford Evening Womens' Institute Ms Julie Selman

Saltford Young People's Club Mr & Mrs Coil

K & N E Somerset Twinning Association J Dunford

Ust of Sectional Organisations of Saltford Community Association

Salt10rd Drama Club Liz James

Saltford Painting Club

Saltford Photographic Club

Saltford Recorded Music Society

Saltford Short Mat Bowls

Saltford Singers

Mrs C Day

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OUR FRESHL Y PREPARED MEALS ARE AVAILABLE Lunchtimes from 12,00 - 2.00pm

Every evenlne from 6.30 - 9.3OPm Reservations not necessary but tables can be reserved at 12pm & 'lpm

Why not have a walk by the river. a ride on the cycle track. maybe a eame of Petanque and then visit us for a delicious meal in our conservatory or a tasty snack accompanied by sUPerb ale or a elass of wine in the unique atmosphere of a 'real Enelish country' pub and the welcome that eoes with it? WE OPEN Mon - Thurs Ilam - 3pm 6.30 - Ilpm

Fri & Sat II am - 3.30Pm Sunday 12pm - 3.30pm

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6pm - IIPm 6.30 - 10.30pm