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Issue No 39 Aug2001/Sept2001

SALTFORD SINGERS ARE CLOSING DOWN

TIDs is an article that I wish that I did nol have to At their AGM OD the 11th July 2001, a majority of Sahford reluctantly approved a motion for closure. This, after 23 years of enjoyable companionship and music making. You know that for may years the Singers have suffered a lack of vocal balance that has restricted their musical aspirations and concert offerings. Also tempus fugits and age takes a loll on some voices. Despite our best attempts, we have been unable to recruit new members to rejuvernate the choir. Consequently. we have difficulty in conductors who, nalurally, wish to raise our standards and achieve the choir's aim of maintaining a standard of concert In our we remember the pleasant limes and kind words expressed after so many of our concerts. We thank you sincerely for your support. We also wish to record our appreciation for the and support we have received from the SCA and the friends. relatives and others in helping to stage our concerts. We leave to the SCA a very healthy financial and a substantial library of music not to mention an excellent piano and other miscellaneous Is it too much to hope thaI a new group will now emerge tbat would take advantage of these and continue the SCA'S aspirations of fostering community activities? Now is your chance, why not take it? Phone Daphne on 01225 873349 if you would like to discuss a new initiative. - Leslie Hanson. Chairman

LIONS OF KEYNSHAM

Jumble Sale Saturday 1 September at 1 pm at SaUford HaH

Doors open for donations of jumble from 9.00 am unUi noon Collection of items for sale may be possible, if owner unable to deliver.

Contact 01179 861135

The S.C.A's General Purposes Committee would like to know how many Saltford Residents would like the S.C.A. to hold an event to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee during June 2002. If so what of event would you like? Your ideas and comments would be appreciated so arrangements (if can be made. Please drop a note to the SC4 at either 54, Drive, or to 34, Beresford

Saltford saying would like an ellMt and what fonn would you like it to fB.ke

i.e. A dance. iii an outdoor picnic, a cricket m8lch etc, your ideas please. (By the end of October 2001)

SALTFORD BUSY BEES PRE-SCHOOL

Weare a new pre-school

OPENING 4th SEPTEMBER AT SALTFORD HALL

Sessions 9.15am to 12.ISpm Man to Fri Our friendly and experienced team welcome children from 21i2 - 5

years

Phone Gill 873183 or Jeni 873989 Member of Pre-School Learning Alliance

Music and MotIement At Saltford Hall

Fridays 2.15 till 3 p.m.

Rh~me Time For Pre-School Children aged 21h- 4 Years

Also Thursdays lO.l5 till II a.m. (from 6th September)

Toddler Time Music and Movement with Mum (or Dad, Gran etc.)

For children aged 18 months + To register contact

Debby Kirby on 01225 874821

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Association & Other News - List of S.C.A. Contacts Hon Secretary SCA Mrs SHarrow 0117 9866038 SCAN Distribution Stan Hamblin 01225 872389 SCAN Copy & Advertisements Richard Davies, 01225 872699

"Y-Deri" Street, Saltford Bristol BS31 3FJ SCAN Editor & Layout Raymond Moore 01225 872080

S.C.A. Sectional News

SUMMER DECORATING AT SAL TFORD HALL This year it is planned to redecorate the inside of the Wansdyke Room during the period from Monday 13th August to Friday 24th August. If you are able to give us some help with this work please ring Dick Mould on 01225 873388.

CONDOLENCES The officers of the SCA and surely all of the extend their heartfelt sympathy to Moore. the SCAN Editor on the sudden and unexpected death of his wife Marie on 13th July. Marie will be missed by the many people who have sent messages of sympathy and we want to join with them as we assure Ray of our love and prayers both now and in the future weeks and months.

SAL TFORD BADMINTON CLUB Our new season starts on Monday Sel)telrnb4er 10th. We play in Sahford Hall on Mondays and Thursdays 8 to 1O.3Opm and are for a few new members, particularly ladies. Club play no matches ... If you are interested and have some even if years ago, contact Sheila Bigwood (401975) or myself (873516) - Richard Street

WARTIME IN SALTFORD Does anyone remember the plane crash in Saltford Station yard in 1941? On 9th October that year, two Westland Whirlwind

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twin engined fighters of 263 squadron at Down collided and both crashed,

one in the station yard and the other at Kelston. The pilot of the one at Saltford Pilot Officer J.H. Hoskins was killed while the other pilot baled out and landed in the main street of Weston village. Saltford wasn't in the thick of it, but things did happen and like every other community everyone was involved 10

some extent in the war effort. Were you in Saltford at that time? Even if you weren't you would be very welcome to join the reunion of of Sahford who have memories of the war. We will be meeting in the Wansdyke Room at Saltford Hall on Tuesday September 11th at 2.3Opm. If you have memories but are unable to attend, please contact us on 01225 873231 and someone will arrange to meet you. Bunty Dunford

NEWS ITEMS FRJENDS IN NEED Friends in Need is an organisation providing transport to hospital, etc. for those in need of il. It operates under the

of Churches Together in Keynsham and Saltford and is led by Terri BrownselL She would like to have a few more volunteer drivers available. If you drive and could sometimes be available during daytime, please consider joining this valuable service. Contact Terri on 0117 9862901 or on 873516. Insurance and expenses are provided. - Richard Street.

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The Saltford Community Association celebrates its 40th anniversary in October of this year. To mark this occasion the S.C.A. plan 10 have an "Open Day" and have an exhibition depicting the history of the S.C.A. and the building and how the Hall is used loday. The population of Saltford is changing. We feci many new residents are nol aware of the many activities take in the hall and that an open would be an opportunity for all residents to sec what is available. We understand many local are having recruiting new members as does the S.C.A. - perhaps an ·Open Day· may encourage new interest.

If you are a memht!r of II local charity or orgIInisatioo that use the hall and would 1ik2 to tak2 pm1 in the "Open Day" Bnd hBye B stall (free of charge) to advertise your oFganisstioo, send a ~ by 20 August to the Bt either 54, Drive, Keynsham or 34, JJeresford Close, Sald'ord. (The note should state the Name of the Organisation and the Cootac:t Persoo)

The S.C.A. will undertake to be for all advertjsing for the even!. Your attendance and any comments or ideas would be very much appreciated. The more organisations that take part the more interesting and successful the day will be. Julia Chandler, Chairman

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ASSOCIATION NEWS - PROJECT 0102

Since the first article in this series there have been several significant changes for organisations in Saltford. The Youth Club has closed, Saltford Recorded Music Society (one of our oldest) has wound up and Saltford Singers is unable to continue to provide it's special brand of entertainment. This is sad. There may be more in the pipeline but this will not deter the SCA from maintaining and improving facilities for clienUuser groups in Saltford Hall and from whom we are seeking suggestions to assist us in a comprehensive refurbishment progamme. We are also currently conducting an audit into all aspects of the Hall and it's functions.

Already Anthony Tonkin and the Building Committee are busy meeting new regulations regarding pre-school play groups so that a new one can open shortly.

Under our operating licence with B&NES Council we are now required by law to produce a writt.en Health & Safety policy that includes regular risk assessment in Hall usage. Outcomes from this will certainly affect our clienUuser groups.

Compliance with these regulations may mean altering working practices on the premises.

For instance, we must find storage space for 240 chairs used in the Main Hall and Wansdyke Room and it is obligatory that we comply with all changes in legislation.

We may have to conduct another risk assessment survey when the various rooms in the complex are in use. Please bear with us. The SCA are committed to ensuring that Saltford Hall is a safe and satisfactory facility for aJI users. This does not imply that it has been unsafe in the past: it simply means that we will comply with all the new regulations to the letter.

However, if you do find some changes difficult to accept, please contact one of our officers for help or advice.

Information from David Roberts.

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Details can be found on page 14 of this issue but do not besitate to ring me if you need more information. Beverly Mackreth - Saltford (01225) 872410.

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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 I1I8.rked • are closed for August

Mondays 9.15am • Busy Bees Pre-school Avon

10.00am Art Class Somerset

1.00pm Art Class Somerset

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

B.OOpm • Saltford Badminton Club Hall

Tuesdays 9.15am • Busy Bees Pre-school Avon

9.45am • Ladies Badminton Hall

9.30am • Patchwork Somerset

6.30pm Slimming World Somerset

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

7.30pm • Avon Badminton Club Hall

Wednesdays 9 .15am • Busy Bees Pre -school Avon

10.00am • 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

4.30pm Saltford Short Mat Bowls Club Hall

7.30pm • Saltford Seq & Old Time Dance Club Hall

Thursdays 9.15am • Busy Bees Pre-school Avon

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 ReebokfYoga Class Wansdyke

8.00pm • Saltford Badminton Club Hall

Fridays 9.15am • Busy Bees Pre -school Avon

(some) 1.30pm Saltford Short Mat Bowls Club Hall

2.00pm Pre-school Music & Movement Class Somerset

(some) 7.30pm Saltford Drama Club Avon/Hall

Saturdays 10.30am Aerobics Class Wansdyke

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number which is 01115 874081

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REGULAR MONTHLY ACTIVITIES AT SALTFORD HALL

See notes at the top of the Weekly Activities Table. * indicates closed for August

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 • Saltiord T. Guild Craft Group Kelston

! First Tuesday 9.30am • Saltiord Ladies Gardening Group Avon

First Tuesday 1.15pm Keynsham & District Twins Club Wansdyke

Second Tuesday 7.30pm • Salt ford 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

I Third Wednesday (Sep only) 2 .00pm Inner Wheel Club of Keynsham Wansdyke

I Second Thursday 9 .45am Saltford Morning T.Guild Wansdyke

Second Thursday 8 .00pm • Book Discussion Club Kelston

Second Friday 7.30pm Keynsham & Saltford Wine Circle Somerset

First Saturday 7.30pm • Saltiord Seq. & O. T. Dance Club Hall

Fourth Saturday 2.30pm • Historical Model Railway Wansdyke Society

FITNESS AND STRETCH CLASS Our local Keep Fit Association class begins again on Thursday [3lh Seplember at Saltford Ha with one important change THE ENDING OF BLOCK PAYMENT FOR THE COURSE. Th classes which run from [0.00 am to [I .30am will cost £3.00 per session - pay as you come The range of movement and music used enables everyone to benefit whatever their age or levI of fitness . New members are always welcome so come along and see how enjoyable it can b to improve your health and wellbeing the KFA way. For further details please phone teachf Aileen Burgess on 0117 9491346.

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Selected Events in AUGUST 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

1 st Building Committee Decorating 9 .00am Wansdyke

Wansdyke Conservative Association Meeting 7.00pm Avon

8th British Sugarcraft Guild 7 .00pm Hall

9th British Sugarcfaft Guild 7 .00pm Hall

22nd Bath Guild of Embroiderers 10.00am Wansdyke

Selected Events in SEPTEMBER 2001 (See also notes at head of Aug List)

1 st Lions Club of Keynsham Jumble sale 9.00am Hall (Receiving Jumble 9.00 on . Sale at 1 .00pm on)

5th

11 th

20th

21 st

22nd

26th

27th

28th

29th

British Sugarcraft Guild 7.00pm Wansdyke

G.P. Committee Wartime Memories Event 2.00pm Wansdyke

Inland Waterways Association 7.00pm Somerset

Bath Guild of Embroiderers 10.00am Wansdyke

N.A.F.A.S. Teachers (S.W.A.' Teaching Day 9.00am Hall

Historical Model Railway Society 2.0Opm Wansdyke

S.C.A. officers etc. Open Meeting 7.30pm Avon

Avon County Federation of W.I. Lecture 7.00pm Avon

Blood Donors 11 .30am Hall

International Friendship League 2 .00pm Wansdyke

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

I have been a busy little bee shuffling paper from here to there and desperately trying to keep my head above water, whilst paddling frantically below the surface. My two fingers are nearly worn out pummelling away on the keyboard but at long last I seem to understand what is really needed. Things can only get better - I will probably wish I .lever said that' So here is the news you have all been waiting to hear: COUNCILLORS SURGERIES rhe next Surgery is from 10 am to 12 noon on Saturday 28th July in the Parish Council Office at the rear of Davies and Way. Councillor R.F Williams will be pleased to see anyone who can call in. POOP SCOOPS I have not been exactly inundated with requests for these, in fact so far only one person I)as obtained them from the office. These are FREE and if every dog walker would use them it would help keep our pavements so much cleaner to walk on., "lEW YOurH SHELTER Have you seen the new Youth Shelter on the sports field near to Saltford Hall - is it what you expected? It would be good to have some feed back so that the Council knows your thoughts as this is helpful if and when further projects raise their heads. NEW PARISH COUNCILLOR By the time you read this we will have had a new Parish Councillor come and join us. Ne shall be looking forward to working with that person and putting them to work on various committees. Why not come along to our Council meetjngs to see who is representing you on the Council - there is time allotted for you to speak if you so wish . I have a whale of a time! Peter Godfrey, Saltford Parish Clerk 400058. Environmental Committee Items: POORL Y MAINTAINED PROPERTY AND GARDENS IN SAL TFORD. A number of residents have mentioned to members of the Parish Council that homes "ldjoining theirs have been neglected, look unsightly and would be likely to put off prospective buyers of nearby homes. The Parish Council Environmental Comminee jiscussed this matt.er at its meeting on the 15 May. The main features of such homes seem to be::-

- Gardens left to grow out of control with long grass, weeds and brambles. - Gutters clogged with grass and birds nests, sagging and likely to bring down

neighbouring gutters. - Derelict vehicles parked and left for years in front gardens. - Peeling paint work and broken windows giving a derelict look to the

neighbourhood. $altford Parish Council and B&NES Council have powers to communicate with offending householders about the state of their properties and/or gardens if there are health and safety problems to passers-by, for instance if bushes overhang pavements. The Parish Council would therefore like to encourage Saltford Residents to do their best to keep their properties neat and tidy, as the vast majority already are.

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Parish Council News - continued

RATS We all know tbat rats are potentially Public Enemy No I because they spread diseases of many types, infest where they congregate and invade our homes (if allowed to) where they nest and breed prolifically . As unwanted co-habitees, they can do unseen damage - even cause fires by gnawing through electric cables. Rats are scavengers eating almost anything they find . Therefore, don't leave kitchen scraps unprotected so that they can help themselves. They love fallen fruit and bits that fall from bird !.abies . Make life as difficult as you can for them. But why all this fuss, you say? You've probably never seen one. Well they live furtive lives - rarely seen. The fact is, though, not one of us is more then 10 metres from a live rat. So if you ever see one report it to B&NES Pest Control Office immediately . There ' ll be plenty more where that came from. Saltford Parish Council and the Environment Committee are already taking a number of initiatives against them .

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Affiliated Organisation SAL TFORD SCOUTS The 1st Saltford SeOUl Group has been running for many many years. We have always been fortunate to have strong "village" support. Almost all the villagers al some time or other must have had a relative or neighbour involved in our Scout This involvement is most evident when visitors to our Scoul Hul see the many pholographs our walls. Did you realise that Trevor and Tony Stuart Holl, Dave Cox, Maurice Hill, and many, many more have worn short trousers and green jumpers in Salrford Cubs! Roger Mollard died in November last year. He was our Group SeOUl Leader for several years and he "led from the front". He is and will be sadly missed. News ltems:-a) We'd like 10 re-establish a Beaver Colony. For those of you unfamiliar with this leon the age group covered is 6 years to 8 years old. b) The Cubs (8 Ip 10112 years old) have been on a District at Chelwood in June. c) The Scouts are their summer camp at Kingston this year. A week long activity based adventure for boys (10112 to 16 years old). d) The Venture age group, furthest afield. Last year Kandersteg in Switzerland. This year Scotland was their first choice but expenses and GCSE's have meant thai they will be a "Moot" in in Hampshire. e) We have now organisation of the Fund

to take on the

element of the Cricket Festival (held on

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August Bank Holiday Monday) - in partnership with the Saltford Fairway Cricket Club. We shaH be following the tradition set by Ted and Diane Hall and sharing the with village charities. f) Our in Chelwood Road has recenlly been completely redecorated inside. All these activities are possible because of the of the andlor the hard work of the young people involved and in no small measure to the enthusiasm of tbe leaders and helpers in each section. LA1FST NElVS On Saturday 30th

Cubs (Wednesday lsi Salt ford

"Wolves' won the W<ln",r1vLrp.

Sports Shield. other teams of cubs from all over the Wansdyke area. pack "Tigers" came a very creditable 4th. (Any questions or offers of help: Penny Fisher (Group Leader telephone 01225 873722) SAL TFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH As Christians we together to praise God and to learn more abOl!I Him and His Word, the Bible. We invite you to us if you wish to do the same or would like to learn more about what we believe and You would be very welcome al any of our regular Main Church Meetings Our Sunday services start alII am and 6.30 pm. Our Bible Study and held on Thursdays at 8 p.m. Young People's JuniQr Church takes on Sunday mornings from II am until 12.15 pm

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If you are in the infants why not come

to Mini Seekers (5's - at 6.30 pm on Fridays during term time? We

crafts and activities, singing and a bible story. If you are in the juniors you can join

(Ts - 11'5) who also meet at 6.30 p.m. on Fridays during term time for crafts and activities, lots of games and fun, singing and a Bible story. And for those of you at Secondary school why not come and meet the After 8's (II +) This starts at 8 p.m. on Fridays during term time for indoor

including table football. netball, chess and other

games, and a Bible based talk approximately 20 minutes. Regular outdoor activities include; ice " ...... ' ...... '5, Quasar, ten pin bowling and weekends away. (Contact Pete or Kate Baker for more details on: 01225 A Teens GrQup (14+) meets on alternate Saturday in peoples 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

followed 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 874938) Other mootings: Saltford Under 3's, for and their tots, meet on Tuesday and Thursday 9.30 - 11.30 a.m. during term time. Our ladies meet informally in houses every other evening for a Bible study. If you would like to join us please contact Sue Barlow on 01225 874707 for further details, including venue.

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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}) Sf MARY'S ClRJRCH Pram Service This will be held on Friday 14th at 11.00am in the church. Any pre-school children most welcome. Youth Groups Young peoples group meet at St Mary's. Climbers and Scramblers (aged 3-7), Explorers 7-11) and Pathfinders (aged 11-14) meet on the second. third and fourth Sundays from 9.30 a.m. until 10.40 a.m. in the Church Hall. CYFA meet at various times. 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 Second Sunday 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 9.30 Communion 6.30 p.m.Evening (Lay Third Sunday 9.30 a.m.Parish Communion 6.30 p.m.Evening Praise Fourth 9.30 a.m.Parish Communion Christians in Sport Week For one week Sunday 9 September, Churches Together in Keynsham and SaltfOrd are organising a Sportsweek ron in conjunction with Chrislial1s in The opportunity for first-class will be available through schools and local sports clubs and will share their

f"y' .... rif"nt'P<:. of how their Christian faith influences their attitudes to and life in A team of about people will head up the week, supplemented by profile who will be contributing coaching and will also speak at sports dinnerslbreakfasts being organised. Jonathon Webb, the second most highly capped England Rugby fullback, hopes to take a kicking clinic before speaking at the Sports Forum. Katrina Douglas, an international golfer is playing in a day at Stockwood Vale Golf Club and then at a

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cricket match Keynsbam Cricket Club. Ex-county and test players will be included in the side which will also include Rev. Andrew Digby, the current England Cricket chaplin. It is that members of the Team Bath athletics squad will be able to participate in the week. In SI Mary's we are hoping to have a speaker on the first Sunday. and Christian for Men are holding a men's breakfast on Saturday 15th in the Church Hall. Harvest Festival This will be held at St Mary's on

October 7th. Do join us. If you would like further information on any of the above please contact the Rector, Rev. R. Hall on 01225872275. SAL TFORD MORNING TG June and July saw the Wansdyke Room full for two mornings of talks on two different types of homes. The first one concerned a house that is now the home of a section of Bath namely Newton Park College, almost on our Mrs MedcaJf outlined the history of the

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house and described some of the past inhabitants who lived in a rather manner. Nowadays, it hums with the activities of students who the fabulous setting of the and the view and gardens. The second was further away and

none of the members had it a thought as a "home". Indeed, The Tower of London does not appear very homely with hordes of but three different groups regard it as "home". First there are the ravens, a select and cosseted bunch of residents.

of course, there are the Yeoman Warders and administrators who live in what is a of the

atmosphere, with many attributes. The third

group, the ghosts, seen and heard by several of the residents. Two views of in the tower were

by the the factual side by Lt. Col. Wynn and Mrs Wynn gave the woman's view. A successful afternoon tea was held by Mrs Sheila Briggs in aid of the current charity and enjoyed by all. Next month the Guild is going to Sidmouth, in of the monthly and in . ... pr'tf'rnlv·r it meets to hear a talk on Police Humour. SALTFORD EVENING W.I. Salt ford W.I June was chaired by Lilian Frost as Jill Cornelius was on holiday. An excellent and perceptive report of the LG.M. was given by Susan Meadows of Stockwood W.I. One of our members, Denise gave a talk on WASTE management. Her talk mainly focused on a visit to

and their She gave an into life in that Country whose people are charming and friendly, despite so few material benefits

and living such a very hard life. A wine and quiz evening is to be held at 9 Rodney Road on the 14th JUly. Due to holidays etc. the number of members at the July meeting was fewer than usual. Jill Cornelius the President, gave details of forthcoming events, including a walk around Salt ford on Tuesday August 7th with Malcolm Guthrie as a guide. Meet by Tunnel House at 6.3Opm. Another walk is planned for Tuesday 21 st August in the Kingsweston and Blaize area ... meet Leos Car Park at 9.30 a.m. Members were asked to look out and donate any old pre-<iecimal or old decimal coins for the Penny Farthing appeal in aid of the Children's Hospice South West. Joyce Wilshire reported that the LUCKY DIP stall at Keynsham Hospital Fete had raised £69.50 .. the best ever! After refreshments, a great deal of fun and laughter was caused by Joyce Cockle giving instructions on Line Dancing. Some were adept .. some had two left feet! but everyone enjoyed it ... one way or another!! Next meeting 11 th September at Avon Room, Saltford Hall. Spe-aker Mrs Heidi Stringer on work at the Bristol Cancer Help Centre.

SALTFORD FLORAL CLUB The months are going fast hut we have had a most encouraging period for the Club since my last report. The demonstrations have been excellent with much to whet our appetites, with arrangements from Ruth Langfield in June with her afternoon of "Summer Simplicity" using all the beautiful flowers of an early English summer. Then in May and July we were taught new ways of using flowers and foliage

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with the talented Rosemary Stevens, first showing her interpretation of a "Cascade" arrangements. People were most enthusiastic, going home with the super arrangements they had created -eager for the next class please! In July we had Diana Oliver for the first time and she showed us how to do "Patchwork Tapestry" but using flowers and foliage, again and a lesson enjoyed by everyone. Flowers are a beautiful medium to work with and creating something oneself is both rewarding and relaxing as the level of concentration blocks out all ot.her thoughts! In fact, these afternoons are proving most popular. The August meeting will be Members day and we shall celebrate our Ruby Anniversary with a special lunch for t.he occasion and, of course, an occasion such as this cannot pass wit.hout ... "The Cake", to be cut later in the afternoon. All in all a happy programme for the weeks ahead. The Club was asked to support the Flower Festival at St John's Keynsham at the end of June and as many of you will have seen, presented a group of arrangements depicting Psalm 150. It was good to participate in this festival of Music and Praise and everyone enjoyed the challenge presenting some excellent work. The event proved a great success with cheques being presented to the three charities concerned, Dorothy House, St Peter's and Children Away (the charity for abused and ill-tre-ated children to have the chance to get a break). Our trip to Beckford Silks in the CoL<;wolds gave us the opportunity to get together for a really good day out. We had lunch at Beckford Inn followed by a fascinating and instructive tour of the

Silk where we found block silk paintlng most interesting .. the fabrics and colours simply exquisite. Our return journey was via the scenic route stopping at Prinknash Abbey for tea and the chance to browse in the shop there. Although it rained intermittently it did not hand icap us at all as the storms were either during our or whilst in the mills, with brilliant sunshine for the rest of the day and during the lovely journey home from the Cotswolds. I hope this you some idea of the many and varied activities enjoyed by Saltford Floral Club and that we may see you at some of our fulllre Demonstrations 2. 4th the Month, Practice Classes alternate 4th All in Saltford Hall. KEYNSHAM ORCHESTRA Our Summer concert at Saltford Hall on July 7th included violin and vocal solos three of our members, accompanied by the orchestra. We also played selections from The Sound of Music and West Side Story overtures by Offenbach and Sullivan and suites by Coleridge-Taylor and Eric Coates. A popular programme, well received by the audience, The numbers attending were smaller than at our February concert, which was a little but due no doubt to the season, Wimbledon and several other music events on the same

Rehearsals again on Tuesday September 4th at St Dunstan's Church Hall Keynsb.arn. We are a friendly group and would welcome more players especially violas. Please contact our Chairman on 0117 9445701 or Secretary on 0117 085 8269.

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KEYNSHAM AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET TWlNNING ASSOCIATION. KEYNSHAM ORCHESTRAIllBOURNE CHORAlE - 14-20 APRIL 2001. The Keynsham Orchestra welcomed a group of 38 from Liborne who stayed with local families, A full programme of events took place including to Bristol, Wells and Oxford with French speaking The visit ended with a combined concert and farewell party on Thursday 19 April in Saltford Hall. VVlNE STTJDENIS 4-11 MA Y 2001 Another successful visit by 33 students and staff who stayed with local families. As the wine by the students to be one of the

of the week. The French students also enjoyed an evening of Skittles at the Keynsharn Club. INTERNAll0NAL SUPPER AND QUIZ SEPTEMBER Taste food from around the world -for the highest score! Are you prepared to make a dish hot or cold, sweet or savoury - which originates from another country? On arrival you will be asked to a form with the name of the country, the dish and the main Those present will then taste and decide the country. the dish and main ingredients. If you are willing to participate we need to know by 31 July 200 I so that we can book a venue, as unless we get sufficient response it will not be worth booking a hall etc, QUIZ EVENING FRlDAY9 NOVEMBER AT7A5 PM The evening being organised for us by John Narey will be held in the Wansdyke Room at Saltford Hall. THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEElING will take place on Friday 19 October 2001.

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