United Benefice of

Publow with Pensford, Compton Dando and Chelwood

April 2017

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United Benefice of Publow with Pensford, Compton Dando and Chelwood

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Rector Revd Denise Calverley 07849 821588Church wardensPublow with Pensford Mr Andrew Hillman 01761 490324 Mrs Janet Smith 01761 490584Compton Dando Position VacantChelwood Mrs Ann Sherborne 01761 490586Publow with Pensford PCCSecretary Mrs Judith Hillman 01761 490324Treasurer Mrs Gillian Wookey 01761 490336Compton Dando & Chelwood PCCSecretary Mrs Jenny Davis 01761 490727Treasurer Mr Richard Evans 01761 490144OrganistsPublow with Pensford & Compton Dando Mr Martin Sussams 07952 637507 Chelwood Mr Mervyn Cox 01761 471618Benefice Administrator Trina Anstey 01761 490517 pensfordparishoffice@gmail.com

The Service pattern for the foreseeable future will be as follows:-1st SundayPublow All Saints’ 10:00am Benefice Eucharist Compton Dando St. Mary’s 10:00am Cafe Church2nd SundayCompton Dando St. Mary’s 10:00am Benefice Eucharist3rd SundayPublow All Saints’ 10:00am Benefice Eucharist, Compton Dando St. Mary’s 6:00pm Evensong4th SundayChelwood St. Leonard’s 10:00am Holy Communion, Publow All Saints’ 6:00pm Evensong5th SundayRotation round the BeneficeFront cover image: Thank you to Lisbeth Taylerson for her photo of Chelwood church. Email any photos of our local churches to pensford@gmail.com and see it as our front cover.

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AprilSpring is here! Say it with me Hallelujah! I’m so glad the weather is warmer and we see the sun more often.

Are you looking forward to Easter?

April is one of the busiest times of the year for those in ministry. As I write this, it’s the day of our 2nd Lent course sessions. I’ll be at the Rising Sun pub tonight discussing with others, how Jesus came and corrected our ‘seeing’ so that we value what’s truly valuable.

Holy Week and Easter are coming too and many of us are preparing for new things that week with our morning prayer times and interactive Children’s Easter Experience on Good Friday.

Following that it’s time for a joyful Easter Sunday service! This year I have a break from doing a sunrise service at 6:00am which I love doing. But it’s brutally early to wake up for.

However, the message is the best one in the whole universe, the infinite and divine only Lord crushed all wrong doing and death once for all time!!

The book of Colossians says in chapter 2:13... “When you were dead in your wrongdoing... God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our wrong doing... he took it away, nailing it to the cross. And having disarmed all powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.” It’s great news! We are free to live life by grace through faith in Christ if we want to accept such an amazing gift.

Enjoy your Easter break and half term if you have one!

As for my family and I, we’ll be in the throws of moving into the Pensford rectory the week after Easter and my Mum is coming for a visit. Stop by to say “Hello” if you have a moment.

The following Monday, April 24th 7:00pm in All Saints Publow, is my official Celebration for a New Ministry. Refreshments to follow in Pensford Memorial Hall.

You’re very welcome to come along. Please RSVP so we can cater for accurate numbers.

April is a very full month with great things happening. See you on the roundabout during it!

God bless you,

Rev Denise Calverley

From the Parish Registers

All Saints’ PublowInterment of AshesThe Ashes of Bridget ‘Bridie’ LOVELL have been interred with those of her husband in All Saints’ Churchyard.

Baptism5th March - Penelope Rose CARPENTER

Annual Meeting All Saints’ PublowThe meeting for the election of Churchwardens and the Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 5th April, 2017 at 7.30pm in the Church Room, Pensford.For two Sundays prior to the meeting, there will be available in All Saints’ Church the updated Electoral Roll and the Annual Report and Accounts for 2016.There will also be forms inviting nominations as follows:-• Two Churchwardens to serve for the

coming year. Andrew Hillman and Janet Smith have indicated their willingness to stand for re-election;

• Two parochial representatives of the laity to the Deanery Synod, to serve for a three-year term;

• Three parochial representatives of the laity to the Parochial Church Council, to serve for a three-year term.

All parishioners are encouraged to attend to vote for their representatives and to approve the accounts for 2016.Judith Hillman Hon. Secretary to the PCC

All Saints’ Church MarketThe monthly market in aid of All Saints’ Church Publow was held on 4th March. A good crowd of customers bought the large array of cakes, quiches and preserves. Tea, coffee and biscuits were served while the conversation flowed. A stall with Easter themed crafts and coloured primroses all boosted the takings. A total of £309 was raised.Many thanks to all who helped, baked and bought.Come and enjoy the next market on April 1st in the Church Room, Pensford.

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Easter Church ServicesSunday, 9th April Palm Sunday Holy Communion, 10:00am St. Mary’s Compton DandoMonday, 10th April Morning Prayer, 9:30am St. Leonard’s ChelwoodTuesday, 11th April Morning Prayer, 9:30am All Saints’ PublowWednesday, 12th April Morning Prayer, 9:30am St. Mary’s Compton DandoThursday, 13th April Maundy Thursday Morning Prayer, 9:30am St. Leonard’s Chelwood Holy Communion (said), 7:30pm St. Mary’s Compton DandoFriday, 14th April Good Friday Morning Prayer, 9:30am All Saints’ Publow Children’s Workshop - The Easter Experience 10:00am - 12 noon All Saints’ Publow Reflections, 2:00 - 3:00pm St. Leonard’s ChelwoodSaturday, 15th April Holy Saturday Morning Prayer, 9:30am St. Mary’s Compton DandoSunday, 16th April Easter Day Easter Communion, 10:00am All Saints’ Publow

Further ServicesSun 23rd April Holy Communion, St. Leonard’s Chelwood, 10:00am Evensong, All Saints’ Publow, 6:00pmSun 30th April Holy Communion, St. Leonard’s Chelwood, 10:00am

Service of Installation and CelebrationMonday, 24th April, 2017, 7.00pm, All Saints’ ChurchRevd Denise Calverley will be installed as Priest-in-Charge of the Benefice of Publow with Pensford, Compton Dando and Chelwood by the Archdeacon of Bath, Ven Andy Piggott. Refreshments will be served in the Memorial Hall after the Service.All parishioners are encouraged to join us. Please tell Trina Anstey, Benefice Administrator, if you wish to attend. 01761 490517 pensfordparishoffice@gmail.com

Editor’s Note

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In the next issue of the Parish News I will properly introduce myself as the new Editor, along with Rev Denise Calverley and the rest of the Parish News team. Until then I would just like to say Thank you for the warm welcome I have received so far. Donna Squire.

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Chew Choral SocietyChew Valley Choral Society’s Spring concert at Church of All Saints, Publow.Works by Edward Elgar and American composer, Morten Lauridsen, feature in Chew Valley Choral Society’s spring concert on Saturday 22nd April which will be staged for the first time in the magnificent Church of All Saints, Publow.Morten Lauridsen is rated as America’s foremost choral composer. In 2007 he received the National Medal of Arts from the President in a White House ceremony “for his composition of radiant choral works combining musical beauty, power and spiritual depth that have thrilled audiences worldwide”.Lux Aeterna was composed in 2002 and is a firm favourite amongst Choral Societies all over the world. Edward Elgar’s Ave Verum was originally written in 1887 (with Ave Maria and Ave Maris Stella) while Elgar was organist at St George’s

Church in Worcester. It was a setting of the Pie Jesu in memory of William Allen, Worcester attorney for whom Elgar worked as a fifteen-year old. Elgar later arranged and orchestrated it as a setting of Ave verum corpus for publication in 1902. Other works being performed in the concert come from the repertoire of English church music and include Praise the Lord, O my soul by Samuel Wesley and O thou the central orb by Charles Wood. This Spring concert will be directed by David Bednall with David Whitehead playing the organ at the Church of All Saints, Publow on April 22nd at 7:30pm. Tickets £12 (students and children £6) from members, by telephoning 01275 333014 or on the door. Further press enquiries Christopher Lewis 01761 462269.

Chew Stoke Bowling ClubOpen Day Saturday 6th May at 10:30am till 6pm, if you would like to try Outdoor Bowls for the First Time, an Improver or a Seasoned Bowler. We offer free coaching; all you need is to bring along ‘flat sole shoes’, no high heels. There will be various stalls, raffle, cream teas, soft drinks, tombola etc. We have a large car park, we are situated on Wallycourt Road, Chew Stoke BS40 8XN. Please contact Martyn Edmonds on martynjo.edmonds@gmail.com or telephone 01275 474729.

Cafe Church St Mary’s Compton Dando Sunday May 7 10:15Dr Jonathan Foyle - “Mary’s Gold, Mary Rose: How the flowers of St Mary shaped England’s history.” Dr Jonathan Foyle is an author and consultant on historic buildings, a regular FT feature writer and occasional broadcaster (most recently in Channel 4’s ‘Great British Buildings: Restoration of the Year’). His specialism in later medieval and Tudor arts has involved groundbreaking new research which will be shared in this talk. He and his family are recent additions to the Compton Dando community.

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Pensford Local History GroupBrian Vowles was our March speaker. Brian is a member of the Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society and using photographs from the group’s comprehensive collection he gave us an insight to some of Keynsham’s long history by ‘walking’ us down the road to Bitton starting at the Parish Church. It was a really good device for introducing us to Roman, medieval, Tudor, Victorian and modern Keynsham. Many thanks to Brian!In April we are delighted to welcome Dr Jodie Lewis, archaeologist, broadcaster and Principal Lecturer at Worcester University. Jodie will be talking about recent archaeological research at Stanton Drew. Jodie has a particular interest in the archaeology of Somerset and the Mendips and is an excellent speaker, really bringing her subject to life.Please note that the talk will be on the 10 April starting at 7.00 p.m. (not the usual start time of 7.30). The venue for the talk will be the Church Room and all are welcome. Entry is £2.50 including refreshments.

Pensford Tennis ClubGood news! At long last the resurfacing of our two tennis courts has started and so far things are looking good. The courts will now be out of action for most of April to allow the new surface to cure but please check out our website www.pensfordtennisclub.co.uk for exact dates.Whilst our courts are unavailable coach, Dan Church, has managed to secure the Council courts in Keynsham at a small cost for Tuesday evenings only. Dan’s new temporary coaching schedule will now be:6:45- 7:45pm Beginners/Rusty Rackets7:45 - 8:45pm Ladies Improver Group8:45 - 9:45pm Adults ImproversNote: Coaching sessions are open to members and non-members. Dan can be contacted on 07738 081652 or email danchurch04@hotmail.com

Pensford Evergreen ClubThe Evergreen Club meets in the Memorial Hall on Thursdays at 7pm Visitors welcome• April 6th - Ellis and Mike “The

Backwell Duo”• April 13th - Ali and Friends• April 20th - Spring holiday - No meeting• April 27th - Hayley Williams-Music and

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Hub in a Pub - Gadget BustersWednesday 12th April & Wednesday 26th April, 1:30-3:30pm - at The Stoke Inn, Chew StokeThis is an opportunity to drop into our friendly and informal group, and receive help and advice from our volunteers with using your IT “gadgets”, including phones, cameras, IPads or other types of tablets and computers.Learning some basic IT skills allows people to keep up communication with family and friends who may be a long way away, as well as keeping up to date with what’s going on in their community.Technology can open a whole new world for so many people. Attendees have learned how to set up email accounts, order their shopping online, book tickets for events and even open social media accounts.Gadget Busters - Get help with your laptop, iPad, tablet, phone or camera on 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30pm, £3 per session. You don’t need to book, just turn up. Anyone can attend the sessions, you don’t have to be a resident of BANES.

“Extend” exercise classEvery Wednesday - “Extend” exercise class at the Chew Stoke Methodist Hall 12:30-1:30pm £3 per session. This is a fun and gentle exercise session for older people, including standing and seated exercises. Please call Ketyn on 01225 484510 for more information or to book your place. Anyone can attend the sessions, you don’t have to be a resident of BANES. Wednesdays: 5th, 12th & 26th April

Walking FootballEvery Thursday, Walking Football at Chew Stoke Leisure Centre, 4.30-5.30pm. £4 pay as you play, a great way to enjoy football at a more leisurely pace. No need to book, just turn up! Anyone can attend the sessions, you don’t have to be a resident of BANES. Thursdays: 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th April.

April, 2017Sat 1st Coffee morning and Market, Pensford Church Room, 10-11:30amSun 2nd Holy Communion with Baptism, All Saints’ Publow, 10:00am Café Church, St. Mary’s Compton Dando, 10:15am Stanton Drew & Pensford Pre-school Car Boot Sale, The Parish Hall,

Stanton Drew - 9:00am - 12:00pmWed 5th All Saints’ Annual Meeting. Pensford Church Room, 7:30pm Extend Exercise Class, Methodist Hall, Chew Stoke,12:30 - 1:30pmThurs 6th Walking Football, Chew Stoke Leisure Centre, Chew Stoke, 4:30 - 5:30pm Pensford Evergreen, Pensford Memorial Hall, 7:00pmSun 9th Palm Sunday Holy Communion, St. Mary’s, 10:00am Choral Concert for Lent, St Andrews Church, Chew Stoke, 4pmMon 10th Morning Prayer, St. Leonard’s Chelwood, 9:30am W.I. Meeting, Pensford Memorial Hall, 7:30pm Pensford Local History Group, Pensford Church Room, 7:00pmTues 11th Morning Prayer, All Saints’ Publow, 9:30am Pensford Thomas a Becket Tower AGM, 7:00pmWed 12th Morning Prayer, St. Mary’s Compton Dando, 9:30am Hub in a Pub, Stoke Inn, Chew Stoke, 1:30 - 3:30pm Extend Exercise Class, Methodist Hall, Chew Stoke, 12:30 - 1:30pmThurs 13th Maundy Thursday Morning Prayer, St. Leonard’s Chelwood, 9:30am Holy Communion (said), St. Mary’s Compton Dando, 7:30pm Walking Football, Chew Stoke Leisure Centre, Chew Stoke, 4:30 - 5:30pm Pensford Evergreen Club, Pensford Memorial Hall, 7:00pm Chew Valley Gardening Society, The Old Schoolroom, Chew Magna, 8pmFri 14th Good Friday Morning Prayer, All Saints’ Publow, 9:30am Children’s Workshop, The Easter Experience, All Saints’ Publow, 10-12noon Reflections, St. Leonard’s Chelwood, 2:00-3:00pmSat 15th Morning Prayer, St. Mary’s Compton Dando, 9:30amSun 16th Easter Sunday Holy Communion, All Saints’ Publow, 10:00amThurs 20th Walking Football, Chew Stoke Leisure Centre, 4:30 - 5:30pmSat 22nd Compton Dando Coffee Morning, Parish Hall, 10:30 - 12:30pm Chew Valley Choral Society, Spring Concert, All Saints’ Publow 7:30pmSun 23rd Holy Communion, St. Leonard’s Chelwood, 10:00am Evensong, All Saints’ Publow, 6:00pm Community Litter Pick, Pensford Memorial Hall, 9:00am

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Mon 24th Installation Service of Revd Denise Calverley, All Saints’ Publow, 7:00pmWed 26th Hub in a Pub, Stoke Inn, Chew Stoke, 1:30 - 3:30pm Extend Exercise Class, Methodist Hall, Chew Stoke, 12:30 - 1:30pmThurs 27th Walking Football, Chew Stoke Leisure Centre, 4:30 - 5:30pm Pensford Evergreen Club, Pensford Memorial Hall, 7:00pmSat 29th Cam Valley Arts Trail - Spring Exhibition & Sale, Conygre Hall, Timsbury,

11:00-5:00pmSun 30th Holy Communion, St. Leonard’s Chelwood, 10:00am Pensford 10k, Pensford Memorial Hall, 11am

May 2017Sat 6th Coffee morning and Market, Pensford Church Room, 10 - 11:30am Chew Stoke Bowling Club Open Day, Chew Stoke, 10:30am - 6:00pmSun 7th Cafe Church St Mary’s Compton Dando, 10:15amSat 13th Stanton Drew Primary School Spring Fair & Plant Sale, The Parish Hall,

Stanton Drew, 2:00 - 4:00pmSat 14th Garden Fete, Parsonage Farm, Pensford, 2:00 - 5:00pmTues 16th Compton Dando Coffee Morning, Parish Hall, 10:30 - 12:30pm

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Publow with Pensford Parish Council Litter Pick9:00am Sunday 23rd April 2017Once again we will be giving Pensford, Publow and Woollard the annual spring clean. Anyone wishing to join us will be more than welcome - we will be meeting outside the Memorial Hall at 9am on Sunday 23rd April. Depending on the number of volunteers it usually takes us around 2 hours to cover the Parish. Please wear suitable clothing and protective gloves, children will be most welcome but will need to be supervised. We will organise hi-vis vests, bags and litter pickers. We look forward to seeing you and should you have any questions contact me on 01761 490352. Janette Stephenson

Pensford 10k & 2k Fun RunNew start time for our 30th Anniversary Race on Sunday 30th AprilThe challenging but ever popular Pensford 10k will be celebrating its 30th year with a new start time. This year it will kick off at 11:00am and we hope that this will attract a record number of runners. Other changes to the day include a shorter, family-friendly 2k fun run at 1:00pm. It’s always a fabulous village day with bacon butties, cakes and plenty of prizes. As ever, the race is BARR Gold standard with closed roads and chip timing. Visit the newly designed www.pensford10k.co.uk for more information.

Chew Valley Gardening SocietyOur next meeting, will be held on Thursday 13th April, when Don Everitt will be talking about “The Cottage Garden”. Don is an experienced speaker, who trained at RHS Wisley, and has such a wealth of knowledge. There will also be the monthly competition which for April is “A Spring Posy”. The entrant with the most points over the year receives an award at the AGM in December.We aim to provide an interesting and informative range of talks and activities for those interested in gardening, whether a beginner or experienced.Full details of the programme of talks and visits for 2017 are shown on the Society’s website: www.chewvalleygardeningsociety.org.uk. New members and visitors are always welcome at our meetings, which close with tea or coffee, giving you a chance to chat with gardening friends, old and new. Please come along to the Old Schoolroom in Chew Magna on the second Thursday each month, at 8:00pm.

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A message from Mr BartonWell as always it’s been a very eventful week! Ofsted must have heard about Mrs Cook’s delicious lunches because they phoned just in time for our Mothers’ Day treat. Much of my time has been tied up with the inspector, Debbie Marklove, over the last couple of days. My message this week, though, is a particular pleasure to write:I have been so taken aback by the flood of good wishes from parents, volunteers and other members of the school community since the news of our inspection came in. Mrs Bishop even heard the news on the grapevine and sent us a good luck message! The parent response that was given through the Parent View questionnaire was staggeringly positive and played a very significant part in the inspection. Mrs Marklove was also extremely impressed with the pupils. As always, they were very well-behaved, courteous, hardworking and independent. In fact, Mrs Marklove told me that she could see so very clearly how the school is a real part of the community. She was also very impressed by all our staff, particularly of course the teachers and teaching assistants.Frustratingly, the actual grades from the inspection will not be finalised in her report until it comes out after Easter. However, I can say that we had very pleasing feedback throughout and the positive changes that began some time ago

have certainly made a real difference. So I would like to say a whole-hearted thank-you to all our parents, carers and children.

Pensford Fun RunSunday 30th April 1pm - Please make sure you have this date in your diary. It should be lots of fun, with a reduced distance of 2k to make it accessible to all children. Please note the changed start time, too, which brings the fun run closer to the 10k so that it is easier to attend both. Last year, the funds raised at this event helped enormously in raising enough to provide our school with our new and much-loved library. This year, funds will go towards development of our playgrounds so please do support the event.Last week got off to a healthy start when we were visited by Brandon Rouse from the BANES Sports Partnership. Brandon had the whole school (including me!) jumping up and down and getting some great exercise as he introduced us to a brilliant free website. This will allow us to include more physical activity throughout the day, giving children short ‘brain breaks’ as they learn; it also provides some fantastic ideas for calming activities and mindfulness. This fits so well with our value of ‘Happiness’ for children because it facilitates teachers’ thinking about children’s physical and emotional wellbeing throughout each day and each week.

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Quiz Night at Chew Valley SchoolTuesday 4th AprilChew Valley School Society are once again inviting everyone to join us at our fantastic quiz night - exactly the same format as usual - bar the questions!• Tuesday 4th April at Chew Valley School Hall • Doors open at 7:00pm • Quiz starts at 7:30pm • Cost is £8.00 per person, which includes a ploughman’s supper • Teams of up to 6 players • Lots of prizes to be wonTickets now available from Chew Valley School Reception on 01275 332272Contact helenabcraig@hotmail.co.uk for further informationThis year we are raising funds for our outdoor spaces, SAM learning, Languages software and SEN resources.

Mendip Decorative and Fine Arts SocietyWhat’s On, April - May 20174th AprilExeter Cathedral: A Portrait of Decorative Gothic. Mark Cottle will talk to Mendip DFAS illustrating why Exeter Cathedral is a high point in medieval cathedral building and defining its Decorative Gothic style.

9th MayThe historical use of Wallpapers in the British Interior, 1685 until today is the subject of the talk by Mrs Diana Lloyd , a freelance lecturer in ceramics, glass and interior decoration in Europe, to Mendip DFAS. The Society meets at the Bath and West Bar & Restaurant, B&W Show Ground, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6QN at 11:00am. Details; www.mdfas.org.uk. Guests Welcome. Contact 01934 862435.

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Monday 13th February 2017:Hidden Valley Bushcraft - Recent application in relation to woodland for change of use of land to recreational purposes for use as a part time “Woodland Kindergarten” a day nursery/pre school and the provision of therapeutic activities for injured veterans, birthday parties and educational courses. Including the erection of a tent (Tipi) to be erected in the Autumn and winter months and associated outbuildings. An extensive Woodland Management Plan has been prepared by Hidden Valley Bushcraft relation to this site which is 1.8acres in total. Parking has been addressed and agreement has been reached to park at the Memorial Hall Car Park. Much work has been undertaken which Public Rights of Way are happy with. A further concern raised was will this application affect the Pre-school in Stanton Drew. It is thought that this resource would not affect it as it is a completely outdoor Educational Resource which will not suit everyone. The Parish Council agreed to support this planning application.Land Behind Guys Farm, Wick Lane: An application for 9 houses had previously been turned down. A question raised by a Parish Councillor was how this land was included in the Housing Development Boundary. It is in a Conservation Area. A suggestion of building of two larger scale properties on the site was made.Traffic concerns were raised again with the point being made that this site used to be a Tip Site which is when the access onto Wick Lane was created. All traffic will have to pass the Bridge House which

is a concern. It was argued that this access was a historic access and not created for tip purposes.Bulb Fund: Parish Council agreed that they would be happy to pay for bulbs for St Thomas a Becket Churchyard from the Bulb Fund Money donated.Middle Field Compton Dando: Member of the Public attended the meeting to ask for the support of the Parish Council in objecting to an application in relation to Middle Field Charlton Road Queen Charlton in respect of the re-profiling of the land for purposes of agricultural improvement. If this site were to be supported by B&NES potentially there could be scope then for 3 tipping sites very close to one another which could include Knights Folly & Resourceful Earth site. Parish Council agreed to submit their objections to this. A37 Proposals: Proposals made by B&NES are being followed up. Safety of pedestrians remains a concern, bollards are constantly being knocked over. Short Lane: In order to justify the installation of a pedestrian crossing to the Bus Stop the number of pedestrians including children & elderly need to be counted.Vehicle Activated Signs: B&NES will be providing these for Old Road.Pensford Hill Concerns: An email had been received from a resident of Pensford Hill raising concerns again about pedestrian safety on Pensford Hill. The metal bollard outside of their property no 4 Hillside Villas has just been replaced after being knocked

down for 6 times in 3 months. B&NES are now planning to replace it with a plastic bollard to avoid such frequent call-outs. Ward Councillors Initiative: Bids were received from the Tennis Club and the Memorial Hall Committee for the Play Area. Cllr May suggested his sum of money £4000 should be donated to the Lock Up: More clarification on quotes was requested by PPSCT.Tennis Club: Awaiting a decision on an application from the LTA. Hope to resurface the courts mid March.Neighbourhood Plan: The Examiners Report contained some recommendations which have to be accepted for the plan to proceed to referendum. Publow Lane - Weight Restriction

& HGV’s: The problems with HGV’s becoming stuck along the small lanes such as Publow Lane was taken up with B&NES. An unsuitable for HGV sign will be placed on the junction of Woollard Lane and Charlton Road. Parking Survey: Problems with Parking in the Village were mentioned at a recent workshop. As there have been no recent surveys carried out this will now be progressed with B&NES.Changes to Rubbish Collections 6th November 2017: Clerk has received details from B&NES ahead of letters going out to residents in March regarding changes to rubbish collections. Details have been sent to the Web Site & Parish Magazine. A notice has gone on the Noticeboard.

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Neighbourhood WatchPensford has recently been the target of a number of crimes.A car was broken into in the lay-by outside Publow Church. It happened on a Sunday afternoon while the occupants were out of sight for only a few minutes. Please make sure you lock your car if you park there and also remove or hide any valuables. Two garden sheds in Hillcrest and the bottom of the High Street have been broken into and items stolen. A car has been damaged in Station Approach. This is a second incident in Station Approach over the last few months.Garden sheds are often vulnerable and easy for thieves to target. There are ways,

however, to make them less attractive – including shed alarms, removing valuables if possible or chaining them securely. The Avon and Somerset Police website www.avonandsomerset.police.uk has some very helpful suggestions. Also be on the look-out for strangers or people acting suspiciously. If they are in a car, make a note of the registration and description of the person and phone the Police on 101.If you witness an incident happening or you feel threatened, phone 999.

Bath and North East Somerset CouncilChelwood - Karen Warrington 07867 518439Compton Dando - Miss S Davis 01761 472356Publow- Mr P May 01761 452223B&NES Information Switchboard01225 477000Bristol Airport (Noise Concerns)01275 473799Chelwood Parish CouncilChair - Mr P Sherborne 01761 490586Chelwood Village HallBookings - Mr Pat Harrison 01761 490218Chew Valley Gardening SocietyLiz Heaford 01761 490271Compton Dando CAChair - Hannah Maggs 07950 106943Secretary - Rosie Thompson 07894426244Compton Dando Parish CouncilChair - Dawn Drury 07584710130Clerk - Susan Smith 07746930582 or email clerk@comptondando-parishcouncil.org.ukCompton Dando Parish HallBookings - Mrs Fox 01761 490955Marksbury & District PlaygroupLeader - Joanne Groves 01761 479449Pensford EvergreensRobert Bailey 01761 490639Pensford FootballSteve Harrison 07891 635661Pensford Golf SocietyChair - David Parnell 01761 490888Pensford Gospel HallRoy Hill 01275 332475Pensford GuidesRachael Dando 01761 490663Pensford Local History GroupTherese Tyson 01761 490670

Pensford Memorial HallChair - Steve Wilcox 07970 722774Bookings - 0790 040 7695 or email pensfordhallbookings@hotmail.co.ukPensford Neighbourhood WatchCoordinator - Chris James 01761 490392Pensford SchoolHeadteacher - Mr Warrick Barton 01761 490470Chair of Governors - Jim Crouch Pensford Tennis ClubSecretary - Alison Patey 01275 832201Pensford Toddlers GroupLisbeth Taylerson 07970 516255Police Community Support OfficersMr Martyn Bragg 101Publow Parish CouncilChair - Mrs Janette Stephenson 01761 490352 Clerk - Mrs J Bragg 01275 333549Rotary ClubTony Quinn 01761 419328Stanton Drew & Pensford PlaygroupLeader - Lynne Willmott 07515 712545Village AgentKen Webb 01275 333700

Parish News TeamEditor - Donna Squire 07895 377136Designer - Victoria Spicer 01761 492559Treasurer - Kate Matthews 01275 891275Head distributor - Yvonne Phillips 01761 490426Main distributors: Woollard - Mary Rogers, Compton Dando - Pam Cole & Fiona Greg-Smith, Chelwood - Jacky Young

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