December 2017 January Frampton. Severn. Community Newsletter

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1 December 2017 January 2018 Frampton on Severn vern Community Newsletter

2 THE CADBURY HALL, FRAMPTON LAKE LANE, FRAMPTON ON SEVERN, GLOS. GL2 7HG The Cadbury Hall has been extensively refurbished. We now have facilities suitable for a wide range of group and private functions as well as larger commercial events, conferences and meetings. These facilities include: Large Hall (licensed for up to 200 people) with stage Fully Equipped Kitchen Smaller Function Room (the Annexe ) Private Lounge Bar Bar and Skittle Alley Dedicated Meeting Room The Cadbury Hall is fully licensed by Stroud District Council for all forms of entertainment ( live or recorded ), dancing, plays etc. and we are recognised by the Performing Rights Society for all forms of music. To visit the Cadbury Hall, or to enquire about the hire any of these facilities, please contact our Bookings Secretary: Mrs. Sue Slate Tel: foscommunityassociation@gmail.com Frampton on Severn Community Association Newsletter is published and printed bi-monthly. It is edited by Terry Coughlin, Bookends, Lake Lane, Frampton on Severn. Phone: newsletter@framptononsevern.com This newsletter is printed by Stroud Print, Units 8 & 9, Stroud Enterprise Centre, Lightpill, Stroud GL5 3NL. Copies are available from: The Green Shop; Ley Bistro; The Bell Inn; The Three Horseshoes; Silvey s Garage, Saul; The Ship Inn, Framilode; The Red Lion, Arlingham. Frampton Community Association is a Registered Charity. We are grateful to all the advertisers whose support makes this publication possible. Please support them! TO ADVERTISE IN THIS NEWSLETTER Contact Carol Alexander: Phone: elgarhouse@btinternet.com Advertising Rates: Quarter Page: 40 for one year 10 for one issue Half Page: 90 for one year 20 for one issue Payment on invoice to: Jim Ball, Hon. Treasurer, Winders, Bridge Road, Frampton on Severn GL2 7HE

3 EDITOR S NOTE So it's that time of year again when we look back at what we've done, appreciate what we've got and think about what we can do better or differently next year. I wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and a New Year with lots of happiness, opportunities and enjoyment. All the best for 2018! Please keep sending in your ideas and contributions and contacting me with anything that you would like to contribute. NEXT DEADLINE 15th January 2018 newsletter@framptononsevern.com Terry Coughlin Tell us what you think of Your Village Newsletter We want your feedback us at: newsletter@framptononsevern.com NOTES FROM THE CHAIR Well now it divides the country you know! No, not BREXIT (although, to be fair, that is doing a pretty good job!) - something rather more imminent. Neighbours and friends arguing over? By the time you read this, it will be December and, in our house at least, we are finally allowed to mention the C word - Christmas. And then the discussions start! 1. Time to get the Christmas Tree. Are you a real or artificial family? Then what goes on the top? An angel maybe - or do you favour the fairy or (my choice!) a star. And you need the lights! (How come the set that you know worked perfectly when you packed them up last January now don t go at all?) Do we get white or coloured? Do we have them still or flashing? 2. Food - Turkey / Beef / Pork / Goose / Ham/none of the above? Auntie Jane only likes white meat and Uncle Harry is allergic to anything pig! And the big Q - are we having sprouts? 3. Presents - the children have been reading the Argos catalogue (there are other retailers as well!) for months. Mum- perfume or (ever reliable) earrings. Dad - tools (he might even mend that squeaky door!) Have we got enough batteries? And there is still Uncle Harry! And so it goes on. But it will all be alright in the end - it always is. Christmas is also a great time in our community. Go along and sing all your favourite carols at the Congregational Chapel or St Mary s Christmas services. Watch out for the Silver Band Christmas Concert - the Panache Steel Band is back this year. The Perryway Players Panto is sure to be good (Oh yes it is!) - tickets always sell out quickly but you can buy them online now. Lakefield School are getting prepared - their Christmas Fair on the 1st Dec. plus the traditional school productions. And if you fancy some fresh air - Frampton United 1st s v. Little Stoke on the 30th Dec. could be an intriguing match - they would welcome your support. Finally, from FCA, all best wishes to you and your families for Christmas and the New Year. [Oh and Uncle Harry - get him socks...but nothing boring, a pair which are really, really bright!] DEREK BARNES

4 Dear Readers, This year Frampton Community Association is proud to support Wallace & Gromit s Grand Appeal. Every year the Bristol Children s Hospital provides outstanding care and support for thousands of sick children and their families in the South West. Last Christmas and New Year several of our local children were treated at BCH and Frampton Community Association is keen to help in some way. A number of fund-raising events will be organised over the coming months so please watch out for details and get involved. You can also buy some special Christmas cards created by our resident artist Joy Greenwood - Packs of five ( 2.50) available from Cadbury Hall and FCA officers. As a community, let s support The Grand Appeal and make a real difference. Nigel Wills Frampton Community Association FRAMPTON ON SEVERN BRIDGE CLUB Wednesday s in the Cadbury Hall from 2-5pm We very much welcome new players anyone from beginners to experienced players. If you re interested in playing duplicate bridge, please call Patsy Ball on

5 Cadbury Hall Weekly Activities We have a very wide range of weekly activities taking place at the Cadbury Hall (in the Main Hall unless otherwise listed). If you would like to take part, please come along to the hall when any of the groups are in session or, for more details, contact the organisers. Sunday Monday Tuesday Time Activity Contact 10am 8-10pm 10am- 12 midday pm 7-9pm 10am- 12 midday 7-10pm pm Wednesday 10am pm Thursday 2-5pm pm pm 10-11am pm Celebrate Sunday! - Church with a difference! Worship, Free Breakfast, Craft. One Sunday morning a month. Bingo - (Sports & Social Club bar) Open to all FSSC members. Cafe Ping Pong - a fun table tennis session with coffee/tea & biscuits!. WI Patchwork Group - bring your sewing machine and join in with one of the group projects or do your own thing. FUFC Bingo Evening - everyone is welcome. Toddler Time - bring your toddler and join in the informal sessions. Perryway Players - Amateur Dramatic Group rehearsal evening. All welcome. Frampton Silver Band (in the Annexe) - all players ( beginners to experienced ) welcome Sunnyside Lunch Group (Lounge) - a coffee, biscuit and activity session, followed by a full lunch and a short bingo session for the older generation. Bridge Club (FSSC bar) - a relaxed duplicate bridge session for all levels of ability 2nd Frampton Brownies Whist (in the Lounge Bar) Wellbeing Group - gentle exercise and stretching for those with reduced mobility Frampton Table Tennis Club - matches in season and practice sessions in the summer. Also matches some Wednesday evenings during the winter league season Ann Greaves Bob Murray Sheila Murray Daphne Gardner Rachel Price Craig Hunt Jon Elliott Patsy Ball Shirley Wood Peter Cheeseman Bob Murray Friday am Zumba - run by Jo Firth-Bernard Jo Firth-Bernard

6 FSSC Frampton Sports & Social Club Xmas is coming and by the time you get to read this Newsletter it will almost be time for us Northerners to turn on their central heating and retrieve their one and only jumper from the depths of the wardrobe although I have a suspicion that Sheila is already turning on our heating when I m out of the house. The FSSC team are really looking forward to hosting and supporting a large number of events in the FCA and FSSC calendar and we hope to see you at one or more of them during the festive period. From an FSSC perspective, our main events include the Xmas Party on Saturday 9th December which will be held in the bar. This is a free event for members and, as last year, will include bingo, a 1-round quiz, moonlight skittles, music, a finger buffet and the Grand Xmas draw. Also in the programme is the Xmas Karaoke (Saturday 23rd) in the Bar which has become a fixture in our calendar and we re delighted to again have DJs Ben & Alan challenging our vocal skills. We ll also be open the following day on Xmas Eve for Xmas music and a few games of Hoy I m sure. And finally of course you can join us in the bar to see in All these events are adults only and all will have a late licence. We had another fantastic night at Cadbury Hall in mid-october when Elvis returned to Cadbury Hall and we were delighted to put out the Sold Out signs. The 2018 programme has now been finalised (details elsewhere in the Newsletter) and will again feature world class tribute artists such as Sasha Leaper (Madonna), Glen Leon (Tom Jones), Mike Nova (Elvis) and Bob Drury (Neil Diamond). In response to members feedback we ve made a small change to the ticketing process for next year. Tickets will be available exclusively to members for a 4 week period before going on general sale approximately 3 months before each event. Exact dates will be publicised for each event nearer the time. Talking of FSSC membership, renewals for 2018 become due on 1 January although prospective new members can join after 1 December and enjoy 1 month free.. Priced at a very reasonable 5 for adults, 2.50 for over 65s and free for over 80s it provides excellent value for money. Those renewing their membership and prospective new members should contact one of the bar team. And finally, we were all shocked to hear of the sudden passing away of Dickie Dobbins. Dickie was a big supporter of the club and captained The Bell skittles team which plays out of Cadbury Hall for many years. He will be sadly missed and our condolences go to his family. For further information about the FSSC please pop into the bar and speak to any of the team. Alternatively watch out for notices of events on the Cadbury Hall facebook page or visit the FSSC page of Also, you can contact the FSSC bar at Cadbury Hall on if outside normal opening hours please leave a message and a member of the team will get back to you. Opening hours: Monday Friday: 7pm 11pm Saturday: 7pm 11pm (from 5pm during the football season) Sunday: Midday 1:30pm & 7pm 10:30pm Have a great Xmas and hope to see you soon. Bob Murray, Chairman FSSC Community Association Charity of the Year We are selling packs of Christmas cards in aid of our charity of the year: The Grand Appeal for the Bristol Children s Hospital. A pack contains 5 cards and costs Look out for them and please support our charity if you can.

7 CHRISTMAS CONCERT Saturday 9th December :30 PM at Cadbury Hall Frampton on Severn, GL2 7HG Adults: 7.50 School age Children : 2.50 Under 5's FREE GUEST APPEARANCE - "Panache Steel Band" TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM Becky Shaw (01452) and Jon Elliott (01453) For more information visit our webiste: FCA Bringing Frampton Together

8 News from Frampton on Severn Silver Band The band has had a quiet spell, with our only recent event being the Armistice Parade and Service in Frampton on Remembrance Sunday. We were very lucky to have the sun out for the march and service, even if it was a little cool. Practising for our Christmas concert is now well under way. This will take place in the Cadbury Hall, Lake Lane at 7.30pm on Saturday 9th December. The band will be playing lots of Christmas favourites, with a chance for the audience to join in with some popular Carols. The band is also delighted that once again the Panache Steel Band will be taking part. Tickets for the concert will be available on the door. (Adults: 7.50, Children: 2.50). The band is always keen to recruit new members, and should you be interested in learning a brass instrument or resuming one you ve played before, we d love to see you at a practice on a Tuesday evening see our web site for further details:

9 BILL WOOD MEMORIAL SHIELD Congratulations go to Daphne Gardner who was a very worthy winner of this award for Daphne has lived in Frampton on Severn for most of her life and has played a large part in village life, being involved in so many village organisations and activities over the years. But lots of people belong to several groups and enjoy joining in whatever activities are on offer. What many members don t always appreciate is the enormous amount of time and work that goes on behind the scenes to keep a group viable and functioning. It is clear that Daphne has given endless hours to many organisations in this way. Glen Wood paid a fitting tribute to the work Daphne has done in our community - notably, until recently, 19 years as Chair of the Frampton Community Association and her work as Treasurer to various activity groups and still, currently, Frampton United Football Club and the more recently formed Frampton Snooker Club. She loves flowers and formed the Church Flower Guild organising several Flower festivals over the years. Today amongst other things she helps with weekly music sessions for the elderly and is a member of the various Church choirs. She has also been spotted playing table tennis! And her proudest achievement? Well by Daphne s own admission, probably her involvement in the formation of Frampton Tennis Club (a particular project of Bill Wood!) Top all this up with her work for the Childrens Society and her Christmas Shoebox Appeal and she still remains one seriously busy lady. Looking at the names on the Wood Shield it is clear that this award truly recognises the major contributions made by recipients to the life of our community. It is an award which really is from the people to the people. That Daphne s name has now been added to the list of recipients is a wonderful tribute to a much loved and respected lady of our village. DEREK BARNES Chair - Bill Wood Memorial Shield Committee 2017 SHOEBOX 2017 TEAMS4U THANK YOU'S A huge Thank You for all the support and goods collected for this year. Around 60 boxes were collected from me Tuesday, along with spare hats, scarves, mittens, and a selection of household goods. Many thanks must be given to the Village Hall jumble sale organisers, for allowing Carol and I to set aside useful household items, which received a hot wash at Carols, prior to being bagged up. Also many thanks to all the ladies in the Severnside area for their large supply of knitted goods. Christmas will soon be with us, so what better excuse to chill out with a pattern, wool and a pair of 4mm (8) needles. I have patterns if you need one. Daphne Gardner,

10 Clerk: Mrs Sheila Murray FRAMPTON ON SEVERN PARISH COUNCIL 44 Paynes Meadow Whitminster Glos GL2 7PS Tel: But what does the Parish Council actually DO? We are discussing the Emergency Plan for the parish at the next parish council meeting on Dec. 6th. Rev. Peter Cheesman will be coming to speak to us about it at the start of our meeting (7.30pm, Village Hall) and other parishioners are very welcome to call in to listen to what he has to say. Meanwhile, we have had a busy couple of months recently with some interesting items to discuss. Last month we received a petition from 500 villagers asking us to consider creating a footpath down the Perryway. We would really like to do something about this, though, as always, raising the money is a problem. In fact, various Frampton parish councils have been trying to achieve this for at least 40 years and finance has always been the obstacle. We have resolved to look at our options once again, with our county councillor s help. We have asked the petitioners to join us in a working party to track down sources of finance. (We think we will need around 3/4 million.) Next year s budget has taken our time in September and October. The total amount we get through council tax for the parish was 15,250 this year. Since we face some unusual increases in our basic expenses, we are putting the parish tax up by 4.9% which will take it up to This represents approx per household per year or 2½p per week. There was a debate about whether parishioners would find a larger % increase acceptable. After our increase, Frampton remains a parish with one of the lowest parish council tax elements in the area but this does carry the implication that our options for parish spending are limited. It would be interesting to hear your views on this. 5 of our councillors attended a meeting called by Stroud District Council to consult on the local plan. This looks at housing and employment need in the district and the allocation that we might get here. It was important for us to get our voice heard early in the process. A couple of councillors are also attending a Tourism Network meeting in Berkeley in December. Tourism is a mixed blessing it benefits our pubs and shop but parking is a problem. However, the tourism network also makes recommendations for improvements in transport, footpaths and cycle ways and we feel that it is important that we make Frampton s needs known. Some brief items of news: Our defibrillator training took place on November 18th. The new Community Shopper bus started running on 14th November. It will take those with mobility problems from their homes to Waterwells shopping centre. We were pleased to co-opt Julie Davenport to join us on council from December. Welcome to Julie. Last but definitely not least. I want to pay tribute to Gill Rogers, who sadly died in October. Gill and Derek were both very helpful to me when planning our first survey for the parish plan, a consultation of local employers. She was involved in organising the Frampton Hidden Gardens afternoons and made huge contributions in the wider local area. We wish Derek and his family the solace of happy memories during a sad time. Cllr. Joy Greenwood

11 Planning Decisions District Council decisions DATE REFERENCE ADDRESS DETAILS COMMENT 21/07/2017 S17/1568/17 Amberley Cottage Replace Conservatory PERMITTED 07/08/2017 S17/1782/ TCA Ashleigh House Fell Cherry Tree APPROVED 07/08/2017 S17/1728/ HHOLD 21/09/2017 S17/2111/ TCA 22/08/2017 S17/1865/ HHOLD 21/08/2017 S17/1881/ HHOLD 06/09/2017 S17/1895/ LBC Rosamunde House Single Storey Garden Room PERMITTED Elgar House To fell Acacia Tree SUPPORT The Old Post Office, The Green River Drift, The Street Swan Cottage, The Green Parish Council recommendations: October 20/09/2017 S17/2042/ FUL 28/09/2017 S17/1985/ HHOLD 28/09/2017 S17/1925/ HHOLD 29/09/2017 S17/2223/ TCA Old Vicarage Nursing Home Lavender Cottage The Street Heart of Oak, The Street Edens Orchard, The Green Parish Council recommendations: November 05/10/2017 S17/2094// FUL 11/10/2017 S17/2290/ TCA 26/10/2017 S17/2341/ HHOLD S17/2342/ LBC 30/10/2017 S17/2394/ LBC 31/10/2017 S17/2471/ TCA Recreation Ground FoS The Elms, the Street Tulip Cottage, Whittles Lane Barn at Church End Avening, The Street Internal alterations and rear extension Garage & Loft Conversion Replace entrance door with glazed screen, Install Woodburning stove, Partially remove internal wall 19 ensuite bedrooms and shared facilities connecting to existing building Single Storey rear extension Re build ground floor existing extension and erect first floor extension. Trees in conservation area to fell 1 Silver Birch and crown 5 trees Install practice tennis wall Trees in conservation area to fell 2xPlum purple, Lawson Cypress, Crown Cedar. Raise ridge roof of garage for new roof. Erect external staircase to rear of garage. New Dormer in bathroom of main house. New oak front porch. Change of Use to single dwelling Trees: Pollard Goat Willow, Salex Caprea WITHDRAWN APPROVED APPROVED REFERRED TO DEVT CONTROL COMMITTEE SUPPORT SUPPORT SUPPORT SUPPORT NO COMMENT SUPPORT NEUTRAL: request technical advice SUPPORT

12 FRAMPTON ON SEVERN PARISH COUNCIL BILL WOOD MEMORIAL SHIELD Congratulations go to Daphne Gardner who was a well worthy winner of his award for Daphne has lived in Frampton on Severn for most of her life and has played a large part in village life, being involved in so many village organisations and activities over the years. Glen Wood made a fitting tribute to the work Daphne has done mentioning, until recently, the Chair of the Frampton Community Association, Treasurer to various activity groups currently Frampton Football Club and the newly formed Snooker Club. She loves flowers and formed the Church Flower Guild organising several Flower festivals over the years. Today amongst other things she helps with weekly music sessions for the elderly and is a member of the Choir, she has also been spotted playing table tennis. A wonderful tribute to a much loved and respected lady of our village. Bill Wood Memorial Shield Committee District and County Councillor's Report Happy Christmas and all the Best for 2018 We would like to take the opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and all the best for It is always a good time of year to look back at what has happened in the last year and look forward into As it is Christmas I think it is only right that we focus at the many good things done by local government, rather than the important task of challenging and holding to account those things that don t always work well. At Stroud District Council we have seen the first full year of the new refuse collection and recycling scheme. Although there are financial challenges implementing this the increase in recycling has been nothing short of phenomenal. The amount of landfill has been halved, recycling has increased and food waste collected exceeds 500 tonnes when previously we didn t collect this at all. In other good news with the Stroud Local Plan we have seen an improved planning decisions. More appeals for inappropriate development have been rejected and in Frampton we have seen planning permission for much needed affordable homes in Lake Lane. Looking forward to 2018 the consultation on the next revision of the local plan has started and Frampton Parish Council has started to input into this process. At County Council we have seen progress in Broad Band including the announcement of Phase 2 which will fill many if not all of the gaps. There has been significant re-surfacing of roads in the area although still much to be done. Looking into 2018 I am working with the Parish Council to see if we can find a solution to the Perry Way A38 junction. This will not be easy but we will do all that we can. Finally if there is anything we can do to help, contact John Jones at cllr.john.jones@ stroud.gov.uk or Stephen Davies at cllr.stephen.davies@stroud.gov.uk. District Councillor John Jones and District and County Councillor Stephen Davies

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14 The Green Shop Frampton on Severn Located on Frampton on Severn s famous village green Open 7 days a week 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday, 7am to 5pm on Sunday Offering everyday essentials as well as fresh produce from local suppliers Follow us on Facebook

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16 THANK YOU'S FOR BILL WOOD MEMORIAL SHIELD I am so lost for words. I am used to being on the giving side of this memorial, and not at the receiving end. It is such an honour to receive, and I accept it, in memory of such a great guy. Bill put so much in to this super village that we live in, and we should all be grateful for what he achieved. I have strived to keep up his good works, and hope that I am remembered for the better, and not the worst. I think the last thing that Bill and I did together, with the help of the playground team of course, was to dig yet more holes to house the landing pad for the slide. Rightly so, Bill slid down first, with ribbons and flowers streaming from his bonnet, closely followed by Robin and then me. Little did I think that there were many more holes going to be needed as the playground progressed, and is still progressing. It is no wonder I have back problems. I have been given such wonderful tributes by so many tonight, and am wondering who this person, christened Daphers by Bill, really is. I appear to have done such a lot, and can only assume that Frampton has been my salvation, and number eleven will forever be my Glory Hole. Daphne Gardner Daphers Christmas Craft Fair The Wool Barn Saturday, 2nd December 10am - 2pm Admission: Adult 1 Children free Local Crafts, Cakes, Plants, Refreshments, Raffle Come along and do some Christmas shopping!

17 LITTLE CHIMNEY SWEEPS Brush & Industrial Vacuum Wood Burners Open Fires Rayburns & Aga s Solid Fuel Burners CCTV Chimney Inspection Power sweeping Fully Insured The chimney will be fully sealed to stop any soot debris entering the room The chimney will then be cleaned and a smoke test carried out before the Chimney Safety Certificate is issued Tel: Your Local Chimney Sweep Dawn McMullan-Cooper Tel: B.Sc(Hons) in Speech and Language Therapy MRCSLT & HCPC dawn@peterpiperpicked.co.uk Walford House, The Street Frampton on Severn, GL2 7EA

18 From the Team Rector Well done to all those on the ball people out there who noticed that I referenced Advent way too early in my last letter. Well, we are almost in Advent, at the time of writing anyway. The first frosts of the season have whitened the ground, the leaves have turned and are falling, many trees are bare of leaves. What a busy time this is. Many people refer to this as the silly season, and in a way this is an apt name for this time of year with everything on the go and maybe not enough time to do it all. I am loving the gatherings which are traditional in this extended season Harvest suppers (noisy, chatty, warm, friendly), All Saints (gratitude, sadness, introspection), Remembrance Day services (solemn, structured, dignified), Christmas (bright, family, celebration). However, it is also a profoundly serious time in terms of our focus. All of these gatherings have deep Christian roots which point us to our God who is God with us: who mourns with us as we grieve; who was as present in the trenches of Ypres, the beaches of Normandy, the streets of Londonderry as He is in the beauty of our churches; who chose to step into our reality as a little baby. From the Garden of Eden to now the Christian faith asserts a fundamental truth, that God is a God of presence, God with us. Let Him be with you as you celebrate these big events, let Him walk with you in the little things in life and remember that behind each observance is our God of grace and power. Rev Steve Harrison The Rectory, Church Lane Leonard Stanley, Stonehouse, GL10 3NP Tel: speedyharrison@gmail.com Christmas Services 2017 Christmas Services 2017 Have you been good all year? Have you been good all year? Come along to ride the Santa Special through the enchanted woods to visit Santa in his grotto. Chat to Santa and his elves and receive a gift. Refreshments and seasonal fare available. Live music! Fri 1st December / Sat 2nd December / Sun 3rd December pm The Pike House, Fretherne Bridge, Saul. Gl2 7)JD 6.00 Ride and visit to Santa pp 2.00 Ride only Proceeds to St Peter s Church, Framilode Christingle Sunday 10 th December, 3.30pm Sunday 10 th December, 3.30pm Framilode Carol Services Carol Services Friday 15th December 7.00pm at Arlingham Friday Saturday 15th December 16th December 7.00pm 6.00pm at Arlingham at Saul Saturday Sunday 16th 17th December 6.00pm at at Frampton Saul Friday 22 nd December pm at Fretherne Sunday Sunday 17th 24th December December 6.00pm 11.00am at at Frampton Framilode Friday 22 nd December pm at Fretherne Sunday 24th December Crib Service 11.00am at Framilode Sunday 24 th December 4.00pm at Fretherne Crib Service Sunday 24 th December 4.00pm at Fretherne Midnight Communion on Sunday 24th December Christmas Eve 11.30pm at Arlingham Monday 25th December - Christmas Day 9.00am Family Service at Frampton part of The Stroudwater Team

19 December 2017 Sunday 3rd Dec 1st Sunday of Advent Tuesday 5th Dec Sunday 10th Dec 2nd Sunday of Advent Wednesday 13th Dec Friday 15th Dec Saturday 16th Dec Sunday 17th Dec 3rd Sunday of Advent Friday 22nd Dec Sunday 24th Dec Christmas Eve 4th Sunday of Advent Monday 25th Dec Christmas Day Sunday 31st Dec New Year s Eve 1st Sunday of Christmas January 2018 Sunday 7th Jan Epiphany Sunday Tuesday 9th Jan Sunday 14th Jan 2nd Sunday of Epiphany Wednesday 17th Jan Sunday 21st Jan 3rd Sunday of Epiphany Sunday 28th Jan 4th Sunday of Epiphany ARLINGHAM FRAMILODE FRAMPTON FRETHERNE SAUL 6pm Severnside Advent Carol Service RA 8am Holy Communion Modern language PC 3.30pm Christingle Service SM 8am Holy Communion Traditional language RA 10am Celebrate Sunday in Cadbury Hall 'Advent' 9.30am Morning Prayer Traditional language Helen Barton 2pm Holy Communion for MU SH 6pm Evening Prayer Traditional language GS 2.15pm Holy Communion at The Old Vicarage Nursing Home AG / HB 7.00pm Carol Service - PCC 11.30pm Midnight Communion RA 11am Service for the Church Family Richard Atkins 11am Carol Service - PCC 6.00pm Carol Service - PCC 9am Family Service SH 8am Holy Communion Modern language RA 6.30pm Carol Service - PCC 4pm Crib Service PF 6.00pm Carol Service - PCC 8am Holy Communion Traditional language RA ARLINGHAM FRAMILODE FRAMPTON FRETHERNE SAUL 8am Holy Communion Modern language 9.30am Morning Prayer Traditional language 8am Holy Communion Traditional language 11am Family Service with Communion 8am Holy Communion Traditional language 10am Celebrate Sunday in Cadbury Hall 2.15pm Holy Communion at The Old Vicarage Nursing Home 11am Service for all the Church Family 9.30am Informal Communion with breakfast 6pm Holy Communion Modern Language SH 6pm Evensong 11am Service for all the Church Family with Communion 9.30am Morning Prayer Traditional language 2pm Holy Communion for MU 6pm Evening Prayer Traditional language 8am Holy Communion Traditional language SH - Revd Steve Harrison CM - Revd Charles Minchin PC - Revd Peter Cheesman RA - Revd Richard Amys SM - Revd Canon Dr Sandra Millar PF - Revd Pat Freeth GS - Gloria Swann JS - John Swann AG - Ann Greaves HB - Heather Brazington

20 What s on in the Benefice October 2017 Regular Weekly Events Monday 4:30-6:00pm Fitness Class at Framilode Church ( 6): info from Patrick Ansley ( ) or patrickansley@hotmail.co.uk Tuesday 9:30am Prayers at Arlingham Church Wednesday 10:00am Prayers at Saul Church - followed by chat/tea/coffee and book exchange 2:00-4:00pm Wholly Knitters at Ann Greaves: info from Ann Greaves :00-4:00pm House Group: Please contact a member of the LMT for further details 6:00-8:00pm Short Mat Bowls at Framilode Church- 2.50: info from Steve Lyes (740015) Thursday 10:00am Morning Worship at Lakefield School term time only 4:30-6:00pm Fitness Class at Framilode Church ( 6): info as Monday Friday 9:30am Prayers at Frampton Church Other Events Friday, 1st/ pm Santa Special at The Pike House, Fretherne Bridge: Saturday and 2nd/ Ride and visit to Santa 6 (pp): Ride only 2. Refreshments and Sunday 3rd seasonal fare available. Live music! In aid of Framilode Church Friday 1st Nativity Scenes by Candlelight at Fretherne Church. Drink and 6-8pm a mince pie. Entrance Free - Donations welcome. Saturday 2nd 8-9am Breakfast Prayers at Rectory Farm, Arlingham Saturday and Sunday 2nd/ 3rd 10am- 12noon 10am-2pm 2-4pm Nativity Scenes at Fretherne Church. Bacon butties and coffee 3: Entrance Free - Donations welcome. Christmas Craft Fair at the Wool Barn, Frampton: 1 admission (children free). Crafts/Cakes/Plants/Refreshments/Raffle. In aid of Frampton Church Nativity Scenes at Fretherne Church. Cup of tea and a cake. Entrance Free - Donations welcome. Sunday 3rd 6pm Advent Carol Service at Arlingham Church Tuesday 5th 11am Holy Communion at Wisma Mulia 2pm MU Holy Communion at Saul Church with guests from Bright Hour Saturday 9th 10am-12noon Festive Coffee Morning at Saul Church Sunday 10th 10am Celebrate Sunday! at Cadbury Hall: Advent 3.30pm Christingle Service at Framilode Church Monday 11th pm Bible Study at Frampton Friday 15th 7pm Arlingham Church Carol Service Saturday 16th 6pm Saul Church Carol Service 7.30pm Thames Head Singers Christmas Concert at St Peter s Church, Framilode. Tickets 8 (in advance)/ 10 on door - u16 s free or bettyh2003@yahoo.co.uk Sunday 17th 6pm Carols by Candlelight at Frampton Church Wednesday 20th 2.15pm Holy Communion at Old Vicarage 6pm Lakefield School Carol Service at St Mary s Frampton 6pm Framilode Village Carol Singing from Church Friday 22nd 6.30pm Fretherne Church Carol Service Sunday 24th 11am Framilode Church Carol Service 4pm Crib Service at Fretherne Church Monday 1st January 2018 New Year s Day Walk, meet at at Fretherne Court Cottage for coffee. Walking along the river to Arlingham, finishing with Soup Lunch at Rectory Farm, Arlingham. Nonwalkers welcome for lunch. Booking essential: Ann: frethcourt@aol.com or Ned:

21 Severnside Mothers' Union Tuesday 5th September saw the Mothers' Union members back in Saul after a couple of months away. First in June we had afternoon tea at Highfield; in July we went to Frampton and Bright Hour for an interesting talk by Rose Hewlett; and in August we hosted the annual Mary Sumner Day tea party at Saul Memorial Hall. People from the Deanery turned up on a wet afternoon, but about 50 came and it was interesting to meet people from different villages. At our first meeting of the Autumn, the Rev Vernon Lidstone took Communion and hinted that it may be the last time he will be taking it, as he and Penny are on the move from the area. Thank you Vernon for being there for us in the past and we wish you both a happy move to Devon. Our speaker was Paul Summersby who is a Street Pastor in Stroud and told about his job which at times can be harrowing but other times very amusing. He is an excellent speaker and made the subject very interesting, taking many questions afterwards. The meetings of October and November were very depleted as several people were either on holiday or ill, the weather not being very good either. However, we welcomed Rev Charles Minchin to take Communion and he stayed for tea and cake afterwards to be able to talk to everyone. Gwen and John regaled everyone present with some poems and stories. On 14th November we were invited to attend the Bright Hour meeting in the Congregational Church when Ruth, who originally owned The Light Shop in Stonehouse, came to speak to us and brought some of her stock for us to purchase for Christmas presents. As always we had a jolly afternoon with our friends. On December 5th the Severnside MU are welcoming the ladies from Bright Hour in Frampton to share their Christmas Communion, when we shall have some carols and Rev Steve Harrison is coming to meet us all and take the Service. On the 7th about 14 of us are going to Ley Bistro for our Christmas celebration lunch. Our first 2018 meeting will be in St James, Saul at 2pm on Tuesday 9th January when subscriptions are due. The following month will be the Annual General Meeting. We will be pleased to see some new faces from March onwards, especially in April when we have a local speaker who will be telling us about his Mother who was a Land Army girl in World War II. The Thames Head Singers Spirit of Christmas A concert at St Peter s Church, Framilode. Saturday 16th December, 7.30pm Directed by Andrew Hopwood Join us for a heart-warming evening of Christmas music at St. Peter s Church in Framilode, on the River Severn. The concert will include a feast of carols, sacred music and modern pieces to bring out the festive spirit in everyone, with plenty of audience participation! Tickets 8 in advance from St. Peter s Church ( or bettyh2003@yahoo.co.uk ) or 10 on the door (under 16 s free). Further information and full programme - In support of St. Peter s Church.

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23 Village Hall Dates Coffee Mornings at the Village Hall December 8th January 5th Quiz Evening with Julie 19th January 7.30 (See advert) St Patricks Day Posh Nosh 17th March 7.30 Jumble Sale 14th April Events at the Village Hall Regularly at the Village Hall we host Monday Dance 4.00pm pm (contact Suzi Hickman ) Tuesday Folk at Frampton 7.30 (contact Dave Ashby ) FLexercise 10-11am For women over 50 with Glenna Hyden (contact Glenna ) Wednesday Thursday Friday 8 9pm Meditation and Mindfulness Classes with Janet Hardy Parish Council 7.30 First Wednesday in the month Teddy Tunes am during term time (contact Vanessa Cousins ) Severnside Singers 7.30pm (contact Pam Greenfield ) W.I. 7.30pm First Thursday of the month (contact Marion Cramp ) Village Hall Coffee Morning First Friday Card making Classes 7-9pm 1st Friday of the month (contact Hazel Benn ) Village Society th Friday in the month (contact Kelvin Broad ) Quiz Night Quiz Night at the Village Hall at the Village Hall with Julie with Julie Friday 19th January 7.30 Teams of four 7.50 to include supper bring your own drinks bring your own drinks Register jean.speed@tiscali.co.uk Register jean.speed@tiscali.co.uk

24 FRAMPTON VILLAGE SOCIETY TALKS A warm welcome is extended to everyone to come to our series of 2018 illustrated talks held in Frampton on Severn which we hope will be of interest to local people. The talks are on Friday evenings starting at 7.30 in our Village Hall and are organised by Frampton on Severn Village Society, which raises funds for various village projects. You need not be a member of the Society to attend and the cost is 3.30/per person, but entrance is cheaper for members and tea/coffee plus biscuits are provided for all! Should you be interested in becoming a member, please contact Paul Bradly on or at: paulbradly@hotmail.com. On 27th October, we held our AGM when all existing committee members were re-elected, including Kelvin Broad, Chairman; Keith Roberts, Secretary; and Paul Bradly, Treasurer. The Village Society continues to provide funding for various projects and initiatives within Frampton on Severn. The AGM was followed by the Bill Wood Memorial Presentation, given annually to people who have made a significant contribution to village life this year the award went to Daphne Gardner, who over many years has been a leading figure within our Community Association as well as organising various fundraising activities including the ongoing co-ordination of Christmas Shoe Boxes for disadvantaged children in Eastern Europe. Our remaining programme for 2017 concludes with an illustrated talk on The Stroudwater Canal, it s history & restoration proposals, by Clive Field & John Newton on Nov. 24th and on 2nd December, our Christmas Dinner Programme of talks for your diary 26th January: The Fab 50 s - Virginia & David Adsett 23rd February: Zimbabwe Steam Safari - Peter Berry 23rd March: Percy Grainger Folk Song Collecting in Gloucestershire - Gwilym Davies 27th April: Only Fools and Corsets! - Lorraine Parsloe 18th May: Woodchester Mansion & it s History - Woodchester team 22nd June: Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire - Dame Janet Trotter Scarecrow Festival - date to be confirmed 17th August: Annual Visit - to Woodchester Mansion 28th September: The Queens Bodyguard of the Yeoman of the Guard - Shaun McCormack 26th October: AGM and Bill Wood Memorial Presentation 23rd November: Get Orf Moy Land! - John Putley 1st December: Christmas Dinner SHAWBURY VINTNERS HOME & CORPORATE WINE TASTINGS TASTE BEFORE YOU BUY Exclusive Wines sourced from small Independent family vineyards worldwide ALSO AVAILABLE: Champagnes Sparkling wines Ports (Vintage Ports) Cognac (Vintage Cognac) Armagnac Sherries & Dessert Wines We sell by the case (12 bottles) FOR FURTHER DETAILS: CONTACT CHARLIE ( On The Marina ) Tel: Web: salt@charliethewineman.co.uk

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29 News from Frampton on Severn Tennis Club Our Finals Day took place on Sunday 24 September and the weather gods were on our side for yet another year as we enjoyed a perfect day for tennis - dry with some sunshine and practically no wind whatsoever! The day got off to a great start with John Harding firing up the BBQ, to provide delicious bacon rolls from 9.30 am, followed by excellent sausages and burgers, all sourced through Frampton's very own Mrs Massey. Lainey and Mike John also did a great job serving up hot drinks and beautiful home made cakes baked by members of the club and the parents of junior members. Needless to say, the bar was also a popular attraction thanks to the efforts of Tim and Amanda Tyler, and Annabel Wace also proved to be very popular serving up glasses of Pimms (tennis wouldn't be tennis otherwise). The juniors not on court enjoyed games of table tennis and mini tennis - and even found time to help out the adults. Oh, there was some tournament tennis too - and it was fantastic entertainment. So without further ado, here is our roll of honour for 2017: Ladies Singles sponsored by Courtyard Clinic Isi Wain Men's Singles sponsored by D C Merrett & Company Limited Jason Boon Ladies Doubles sponsored by Bristol Energy Isi Wain & Sharon Webb Men's Doubles sponsored by The Anchor Inn Shaun Morris & Jack Thomas Mixed Doubles sponsored by ISCA Europe Kim Wain & Isi Wain Ladies Doubles Plate sponsored by The Lightworks Clinic Alison Pritchard & Diana Tasker Men's Doubles Plate sponsored by The Red Lion Dave Kent & Mark Smith Mixed Doubles Plate sponsored by D Kent Fencing David Vincent & Jan Vincent U18s Girls sponsored by Goose & Gander Ltd Tiegan Puttock U18s Boys sponsored by JR Building Griffin Morefield U 14s Girls Sponsored by Dave Feltham Motor Services Emmie Hedges U 14s Boys Sponsored by Avon Belting Edward Loader U 12s Girls Sponsored by Cotswolds Wind Academy Olivia Lundie U 12s Boys Sponsored by Tim Tyler Doors Henry Seal U10s Sponsored by Honey Legal Charlie Denton U9s Sponsored by Bob Roberts William Welby U8s Sponsored by System15 Tilly Priestley Thank you to all of our sponsors and to the volunteers and committee members who worked hard to provide a very enjoyable and successful event. A big thank you also to our head coach Jason Boon whose energy, enthusiasm and warmth add so much to the club and the community. Due to illness, the Finals Day presentations at Cadbury Hall which were scheduled for 8 October, had to be postponed until 18 November. Nevertheless, by the time people read this update we should have held the ceremony and celebrated all of our tennis successes from last season. Moving into Christmas mode, we have our annual Senior Xmas meal at the Red Lion at Arlingham on 6 December. Recognising that our many juniors wish to celebrate more actively than the seniors can manage, our Junior party will be at Stroud Bowling on Saturday 9 December from 10 am. We are in the process of obtaining permission to erect our practice wall at the back of Court 3, having failed to locate it at our preferred location. Fingers crossed! You may have noticed that the path to the tennis courts has been redone with the aim of making it wheelchair friendly. Our coaches are trained to deliver tennis to those in wheelchairs and we hope to make use of this capability soon. This whole venture has been enabled by a grant from Gloucestershire County Council to whom we are very grateful. The entire Committee of the Frampton Tennis Club wishes all its members and readers of this news a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas.

30 The Pinching Memorial Trust I have been asked to explain a little about the Pinching Memorial Trust and the history behind it. The Trust was set up in memory of a former Frampton on Severn doctor, and covers the parishes of Arlingham, Eastington, Frampton on Severn, Fretherne with Saul, Longney, Moreton Valence and Whitminster. The purpose of the Trust is to help persons resident in the area of benefit who are elderly, disabled or suffering an illness and are in need of financial support. The Trust is able to help pay for items, services or facilities which are not readily available from other sources. The Trustees are also keen to promote the good physical and mental health of those living, working or receiving education in the area of benefit, in particular but not exclusively through the provision of financial assistance for education and practical advice. Applications for consideration by the Trustees, who meet quarterly, should be sent to The Clerk, Pinching Memorial Trust, c/o Frampton Surgery. Brief history of the Trust Dr William Guy Pinching, MRCS, LRCP was a native of Gravesend and received his medical training at Guy s Hospital. This obituary appeared in the local newspaper. He was keenly interested in sport and, while at Guy s, was a member of the Rugby XV; he also represented Kent in several county matches. He was an enthusiastic supporter of the Gloucester Football Club**, rarely missing a big match at Kingsholm. He involved himself with local cricket and did much to encourage the game in Frampton and district, where he was extremely popular with all classes. He was actively identified with all the organisations that tended toward the brightening of rural life and he was a prominent worker in connection with Frampton Horse Show. (** I have checked with the Chairman of Gloucester Rugby Heritage that this was the correct title in the early 20th Century for what is now Gloucester Rugby Football Club.) I know that today s supporters may well have been jumping up and down when I wrote Football and Kingsholm!! Dr Pinching died suddenly on 16th May He was 48 years of age and had been the local doctor for 16 years. He had been a very popular man and, as the village was concerned for his wife and children, a memorial fund was set up which raised about A parcel of land on the Perryway was then bought from the Frampton Court Estate for 25, and The Pinching Memorial Cottage was built. The Trust stated that Mrs Dorothy Mary Pinching was to be able to live in the cottage rent-free for life; she was to be responsible for the payment of taxes, rates and other outgoings, and for keeping the cottage in a tenantable state of repair and properly insured against loss or damage by fire. According to solicitor s letters on file Mrs Pinching always fulfilled her responsibilities for the cottage. She let the house to tenants at some stage (for some years to the Air Ministry) - and was then entitled to receive that income for life. The original deeds stated that after Mrs Pinching s death the income should be used for the benefit of The Local Nursing Association, any Local Medical Charity and/or the Gloucestershire Royal Infirmary and Eye Institution; a charity being deemed local if the trustees considered that it was directly or indirectly for the benefit of the inhabitants of Frampton on Severn - whether or not it was also for the benefit of inhabitants of any other parish or place. However, as the establishment of the NHS provided public funding for hospitals and medical services, the house was sold on Mrs Pinching s death (in the late 1960 s) and on 3rd August 1971 a revised Scheme was approved by the Charity Commissioners for the regulation of the Pinching Memorial Trust. This was the foundation of the Trust that is still in existence today. I understand that the first purchasers of the cottage were the Hogbens and then the Millers (current owners). The Hogbens changed the name to Eastbrooke (after their sons Easton and Brooke) however, many local people still think of the cottage as Memorial Cottage and associate it with Dr Pinching. In recent years Professor Anthony Pinching grandson of Dr Pinching has visited Frampton and has been able to visit Frampton Court, the new (and old Surgery) and also Memorial Cottage where he was touched to see the brass memorial plaque to his grandfather. (Thanks to the Miller family for allowing the visit into their home.) The Trust relies on the donations it receives which enable it to continue to make grants and the Trustees are extremely grateful to local residents and Frampton Surgery for their kind support.

31 News from Wick Court Another year is drawing to a close the children are enjoying beautiful frosty mornings and some stunning evening walks across to Oldbury Farm and out to check the sheep. So many of them have never seen the night sky with so little light pollution and the addition this week of firework displays on every horizon alongside the full moon was particularly impressive. As the season changes so do the jobs the bees have been put to bed for the winter and we are busy juicing apples and pears, the whole yard smells amazing and the pigs are enjoying the leftovers. In the vegetable garden harvesting continues and empty beds are being prepared for next season, a steady stream of wheelbarrows moving muck and compost. Sheds are being prepared to bring the stock in and soon we shall be getting ready for lambing. We have also been very fortunate to have some Gamekeeper Walks provided by Sam Walker of BASC and kindly funded by the Frampton Fair. These have been very popular with the children who have loved spotting animal tracks and clues, collecting feathers and bones and watching what was captured on some camera traps set in our Wildlife Walk. They also got to try pheasant plucking and the feathers will be used for craft activities in the Woodland sessions. Over the summer the team who built our two beautiful roundhouses returned to build another stunning structure a new foot bridge across the moat joining the garden to the orchard and Woodland area. The whole area has been landscaped and we are just completing a wood-fired pizza oven with the children. Already this area has hosted the Acorn School for 3 visits, the Gloucestershire Entomology Group and Eastington Primary School who came for their annual twinning visit with Charles Dickens School from Southwark. We are also trying to complete the floor of the main roundhouse if anyone has any house bricks, any size or colour, which you no longer need we would be very happy to collect them from you, to keep our junior bricklayers busy. Our resident Story Teller, Bill Church has a book aimed at 9-12 year olds being published in early December. It contains two stories "Don't look at Me Like That" - a spine tingling tale with a historical echo that moves between London and Wick Court; and "Mollie the Sheep" telling the amazing tale of Wick Court's special idiosyncratic sheep. The book has been illustrated by the fabulous local artist Jane Fryer. It costs 5 and proceeds will go to the charity. Copies will be available from the farm or direct from Bill, co.uk a perfect Christmas gift! And if you want to feel really seasonal - the traditional Christmas Extravaganza organised by Beer and Books will take place at the Three Horseshoes, Frampton on Weds 6th December from 8 p.m. Fabulous music from Dan Everett, Poems from Brian Dimmock and Mike Church (over from Wales), a story from Bill Church and much more. All for free but donations for the charity can be made. Christmas is a time for good food we have Gloucester beef, Old Spot pork and sausages and lamb in the freezers, just give us a ring or to arrange a time to come and collect. And of course for those who are looking beyond Christmas, our special ceremony marking the turning of the seasons, our annual Wassail will be on Saturday 20th January from 7.30pm. As ever there will be music and dancing from the Lassington Oak Morris one of whom is also having his head shaved to raise money on the night let s hope it s not too cold.., and of course Wick Court suppers, mulled cider and the chance to walk around a tree in the orchard singing a song! All welcome and, as ever, dress for the weather and mud and bring a torch or lantern. Friends of Wick Court This new group has been set up to build on the amazing goodwill of people living locally and in the wider Gloucestershire community. It is an opportunity to get involved and help. By becoming a Friend you can become an invaluable member of the Wick Court family and help us raise funds to sustain the work at the farm. The FoWC will be holding events throughout the year watch this space for details. The first project is to raise enough money and goodwill to create a proper car park anyone who has tried to park for an event will appreciate the value of this. It will also make life safer for the children and help protect the roots of our amazing oak tree the children measured it recently and it has grown 22cms in the last 10 years so still very much alive. If you would like to join the Friends, donate money, time or expertise or would like to book Wick Court for your own event then please do get in touch. And finally as each year seems to spin round faster than the last we find that 2018 will mark the 20th anniversary of the first group of children arriving at Wick Court. As no birthday is complete without a party, plans are underway for a fitting celebration which will be held on Thursday 21st June 2018 and the longest evening will see The Handlebards joining us and the children for a special birthday performance in the orchard keep the date free! As ever thanks to all our local supporters and volunteers and we look forward to seeing you at Wick Court soon. Heather heather@farmsforcitychildren.org

32 Hello from Wild Hogs. Wild Hogs Hedgehog Rescue Old Bakery Cottage The Street Frampton on Severn Gloucestershire GL2 7EA or Registered Charity By the time you read this we ll be into hibernation time for most hedgehogs. The actual period depends on the weather, but if temperatures have been consistently low, and food has become scarce, our prickly friends will be asleep for the winter. Some of them may have chosen a nice pile of branches, twigs and leaves to snuggle into, so if you re planning to burn such a pile PLEASE move it all to another site before lighting don t just check it, it s so easy to miss a hedgehog. You may, even in December, see smallish hedgehogs out and about; if you do, please capture them and call us, as youngsters weighing under about 600g that s about the size of a small melon are unlikely to survive. As I write this, in early November, we already have in the hospital quite a number of these autumn juveniles. We will keep feeding them well into winter until they are big enough to be allowed to hibernate. We ll then leave them largely undisturbed to sleep, just checking them now and then for weight loss. Once the weather is warmer and they wake up we ll be able to release them back to where they came from. The hospital has been transformed over the last few months with new cages, flooring and lighting. It s so much easier to work in now, and the facilities for treating the animals are greatly improved. This is all thanks to amazing support from so many people, and we are hugely grateful. We have a couple of events coming up in December where we hope to see you: the Christmas Craft Fair on 2nd December in the Wool Barn, Frampton and Teckel s Christmas Fair on 3rd December in the Village Hall, Whitminster. You may find some ideas for Christmas presents on our stall. We re also selling 2018 calendars, with wonderful photos of hedgehogs, see below. It s wonderful value for 7 and we d like to thank our sponsors who kindly paid for its production. We wish all our readers a really Happy Christmas and New Year.

33 Pages Our Christmas Puzzle for the whole family! Come on children - time for a carol! But can you connect Santa to each of his musical penguins through the maze? Santa s Office! This elf is in Santa s office and is after Santa s Biscuits! Can you spot 7 differences between the two pictures?

34 Santa s Sacks! Most children ask Santa for various presents at Christmas...but Harry really, really, really wants some tickets to go and watch his favourite football team! Santa has loads of sacks to deliver...but which one is for Harry? A Word Search for you to try!

35 Christmas Tree Decoration Sums! If: + + = 120 And: + + = 100 Christmas FACTOIDS Christmas is celebrated around the world but with a few strange (to us) traditions! And: + + = What does? + = 105 The Phillipines. A Giant Lantern Festival is held each year on the Saturday before Christmas Eve in San Fernando. Eleven villages take part trying to build the most elaborate lantern. The Christmas Concert Everyone likes a Christmas Concert - although the tunes can be a bit the same each year! James, Kate, Larry, Max, and Nisha each performed during their school concert. Each of them played a different Christmas song, using a different musical instrument. Kate played the guitar. One played "Ding Dong" on the trumpet. Larry played "We Three Kings". "Rudolph" was played on the saxophone by a boy. Nisha played "The First Noel", but not with a cello, which another one of them used. Max can t play a trumpet. Someone played "Jingle Bells". One of them played the piano. Can you work out what song each played, and which musical instrument each used. The grids below will help...use! and x to show what you work out Guitar Trumpet Cello Saxophone Piano Ding Dong We Three Kings Rudolph Jingle Bells The First Noel James Kate Larry Max Nisha James Kate Larry Max Nisha Japan Christmas remains largely a novelty in Japan. However, a new, quirky tradition has emerged a Christmas Day feast of Kentucky Fried Chicken! Norway Every Christmas Eve people hide their brooms. People used to believe that witches came out on Christmas Eve looking for brooms to ride on so they hide their brooms to stop them from being stolen. Sweden Since 1966, a 13-metre tall Yule Goat has been built in the centre of Gävle for the Advent. (A bit like London s tree in Trafalgar Square) Venezuela In Caracus, every Christmas Eve, people go to church - but many on roller skates! This is so popular that roads across the city are closed to cars so that people can skate to church in safety, before heading home for the traditional Christmas dinner of tamales (a wrap made out of cornmeal dough stuffed with meat and then steamed).

36 New Year s Eve One of the traditions around the world is to welcome in the New Year with a Firework Display. These pictures are from last year - can you identify the places? (Sorry we can t do colour!) Find the answers for the Family Puzzle Pages four pages in from the back of the Newsletter

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40 CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH We have enjoyed some extremely good services over the last two months and we thank the Ministry Team for all that they do in supporting the Minister. We have just held our Remembrance Day Service which was very ably taken by Sue Cowley. We also joined many other people of the village in the service of Remembrance at the War Memorial at Frampton Church and for the laying of the poppy wreaths in memory of all those who have given their lives in the service of this country. Those who attended the Cafe Church at the Community Centre very much enjoyed the experience and will probably attend again in the future. We are now looking forward to our Christmas Services and details of these are given below. The October lunches were well supported with a party of walkers joining us on one Friday and the WI lunch group joining us on another. We raised the sum 740 for our Restoration Fund. We thank all of you for your support. There is so much work needed now particularly in the Schoolroom and Kitchen which will be undertaken when the balcony restoration has been completed. Meanwhile a member of our congregation, Arthur Naylor, has been quietly working away on small repair jobs and also - a not so small job. - taking down an outside porch which was rotting and becoming dangerous and now preparing the main doors for re painting. We thank Arthur so much for all the work he is doing on our behalf. I should also like to take the opportunity of thanking Stephen Hart for all the work he has done for the Chapel as Treasurer. Stephen recently retired as Treasurer and has done such a wonderful job for us over the years. I was trying to think how long and it must be - about 30 years. Stephen and Janet have been members of the Chapel since they were married, the children all came to Sunday School and then to services. We very much value all that they have done for us. Thank you from all of us Stephen. The job as Treasurer has now been undertaken by two people, Steph Bridgwater and Mary Naylor. They are gradually coming to terms with this onerous task and we thank them for coming forward to take this task on. Stephen is a hard act to follow. The Bright Hour were joined today by some members of the Mothers Union for a visit from Ruth of the Light Bookshop. Although the shop is now closed Ruth and Keith still carry on with their Christian work by visiting various churches and organisations and Ruth was doing so today by visiting us and bringing lots of Christmas cards, paper and other goodies for us to buy and in giving a most interesting testimonial, sharing with us her journey to where she is today - a life of true Christian Faith. Everyone shared hymns, prayers and fellowship followed by a delicious tea.bright Hour is held every Tuesday at 2.30, everyone welcome. We were extremely sorry that we had to cancel our Musical Evening with Fish and Chip Supper, but do look out for our notices as we are going to hold it in the Spring. Don't forget to come along to our Coffee 'Pop In's' held on the last Friday of each month Mums Babies and Toddlers still continue on Thursday mornings weekly Services are given below held at am followed by coffee. Why not come along one Sunday. December 3rd Minister 10th Rachel Cowley 17th Susie Buckley {Communion} 24th Minister: Family Nativity Service 25th Minister: Christmas Day Communion 9.30 am 31st Minister January 7th Trevor Vick: Candlelight Service 6.00 pm 14th Cilla Harte 2lst Minister (Communion) 28th Susie Buckley Contacts: Minister Secretary Newsletter Shirley Hunter

41 FRAMPTON WI The October meeting of the WI was the traditional Harvest Supper. The committee members organised all of the food a ploughman s supper, followed by a selection of crumbles and the members ran the meeting. Glenna Hyden stood as President and Anne Roberts acted as Secretary and ran the business part of the meeting. The Speaker was Jenny West and her topic was Know your Hormones. A tantalising title and one which proved to be very interesting. She spoke about people with problems with their pituitary glands and how that can affect their lives particularly as it is very difficult to diagnose. She has suffered from this herself and now helps to raise awareness of the problems through her work as Chair of the Pituitary Foundation. The AGM was held during the November meeting, but after the Wine and Christmas Nibble tasting which was given by members of staff from Waitrose, ably assisted by Linda Hall, a member who used to work for them. They generously donated a gift voucher as a raffle prize and donated the Christmas table decoration which was made as part of the evening. After all the excitement, in the absence of Marion Cramp our President, Lynne Burns then had to control the members while the AGM took place. This must follow a formula with officers giving their annual reports. Then, as Marion had informed the committee that she would be standing down as President, nominations were called for. Lynne Burns was nominated and duly elected by a unanimous show of hands. Jill Forward was also standing down from committee this year, but three volunteers from the membership will be welcomed at the December committee meeting. These are Jane Hey, Carol Alexander and Sue Kirkbride. The December meeting will be the Christmas dinner but before that we shall be decorating a Christmas Tree as part of the Eastington Christmas tree Festival meetings begin on Thursday 4th January at the Village Hall, and the WI Patchwork group will be holding and exhibition of their work. Visitors are always welcome, just come along for a 7.30 start on the first Thursday of each month. The full programme for 2018 will appear in next month s newsletter. For all your mortgage and insurance advice needs, contact Bethany Pollock on or at Bethany.Pollock@linearfs.com High Quality, Customer Focused, Expert Advice Your home maybe repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. There will be a fee for mortgage advice. The precise amount will depend upon your circumstances but may range from 399 to 499. Linear Financial Solutions is a trading name of Linear Mortgage Network Ltd an appointed representative of Pink Home Loans, Pink Home loans is a trading style of Advance Mortgage Funding Limited

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50 Sheep Racing On a mild September afternoon crowds arrived for the annual sheep racing in the Park. This year there were many more attractions that before and people took full advantage of them. We slightly changed the format this year. All the stalls and attractions were offered to local charities or good causes to run for their own direct benefit. Examples were the James Hopkins Trust, the Dursley Air Cadets, Perryway Players, Fretherne Church etc. Between them they all raised just under Those who took a race and gathered sponsorship for their own chosen good causes raised just over Taken together this, we feel, is success enough to justify the effort that everyone puts into the day. We are still calculating the profits from the things that the Fund Raisers manage, Bar, BBQ and the Tote. However, we are confident that we will be able to make a good distribution to local and national good causes, after retaining enough in the funds to ensure we can run the event next year. We could not manage without the support of many people and the actual volunteers on the day. In particular we must thank Mr & Mrs Clifford for the use of the grounds and their sheep; JR Building for their main sponsorship and Attwoolls and Smiths for offering equipment to be used on the day. To all who helped set up, take down and perform all of the jobs needed on the day, VERY MANY THANKS. Concert starts at 7.30pm or call at Bullfinch Cottage,The Street Frampton-on-Severn Info and tickets also from

51 THE THREE HORSESHOES The Green, Frampton on Severn, GL2 7DY CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2018 (4 th year) Another year has gone quickly by. By the time you read this we will have held our 6th anniversary party with a buffet and live music from Last Man Standing. 6 years! It is hard to believe and getting harder to remember what the Shoes was like before we took it over. It has been a busy 2 months since the last newsletter and our pies continue to please. People are very kind and complimentary we get some fantastic reviews on Trip Advisor who recently gave us our third annual certificate of excellence. We have successfully catered for large groups of 25 plus too nerve racking at first but not too daunting now we've a few under our belt. Pixie our little Jack Russell had a lump removed from her head luckily it was benign and she has now healed but she did have several weeks wearing a 'lampshade' much to her annoyance. All is well now. We had a fun night for Halloween with lots of little visitors from around the village. Our annual Halloween fancy dress had a pirate theme this year and a huge thanks must go our to all the customers who made the night such a success there were some amazing costumes. The pasty competition was nail biting and closely fought. In the end Ian Hutchinson won by 1 mark and took the Pasty Meister trophy with a chicken, bacon and veg filling in puff pastry. Robin Wheeler came a close 2nd with his delicious sausage and lentil pasty with shortcrust pastry. Well done to both. The fires in both the lounge and bar have been lit daily for several weeks now so we are all cosy, ready for the winter and looking forward to getting the Christmas decorations up although I promise we won't put them up until December. Bill Church is hosting an evening of Poetry, music and story telling on Wed 6th December starting 8pm. This is becoming another much enjoyed annual event. Our Monday and Wednesday music groups are both coming in the week before Christmas to play some Christmas Tunes. Please come along and join in the festive spirit. - see details below. We have some sad news though, Peggy our lovely barmaid has left us. She is. saving to go travelling again and now has a full time job which obviously pays more and gives her free time at the weekend. We were sorry to see her go. She has been a wonderful addition in her few weeks with and us we will miss her. Dates for your diary Saturday 2nd December 6th Anniversary party with live music from the fantastic Last Man Standing Wednesday 6th December Beer and Books and music Evening - with Dan Everett, Bill Church and Mike Church. Saturday 6th January 2017 Cheese sharing night, bring your favourite left-over cheese and biscuits to enjoy with your favourite tipple. Thursday 25th January Burn's night! We will be celebrating with Haggis, 'Neeps and Tatties and promotions on Scotch Whiskey. Festive Season Christmas music from 8pm Monday 18th December and folk music Wed 20th December Christmas Eve Come and spend a magical Christmas Eve at the Shoes, families welcome Christmas Day Bar will be open from 11:30am until 2:00pm Boxing Day Open all day from 11.30am New Years Eve Open from 11:30am until very late! Come prepared for fun and bring in 2018 Three Horseshoes style! New Years Day Open all day from 12 noon Regular Music Events: Alternative Wednesdays and Mondays and every Thursday Mondays mixed music: 4th, 18th December 16th, 30th January 2018 from 8pm Wednesday folk music: 14th, 28th December 10th, 24th January 2018 from 8pm Open Jamming Session: Every Thursday, from 9pm Please feel free to bring your instruments and your voices or just come to enjoy Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. Jess Don't forget keep your local alive pop in occasionally

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55 SYSUM S BARBERS Now open in Stonehouse Great haircuts at a great price A true blokes place where you can have a coffee, watch TV or play on the Xbox if you have to wait. We cater for men and boys of all ages, and offer a dad and lad(s) special rate along with a discounted rate for seniors. Open Mon-Fri 8.00am 5.30pm Sat 7.00am 3.00pm NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED You will find us on Bath Road opposite the China City and Frying Machine takeaways. Tel We now have spaces for 2 year olds. Saul Under Fives offers high quality childcare for children aged from 2 years to school age. Rated good from Ofsted. July 2015 At Saul, the emphasis is on learning through having fun! We are situated in a lovely rural setting, next to Saul playground, with lots of opportunity to explore the wonderful outdoors. Well qualified, experienced staff and a friendly atmosphere. For more information, please call Cath Brint on

56 We held our residents panel meeting on the 9th November and local residents have chosen the following priorities for your local officers to work on in Frampton: 1) To carry out speeding checks in the area. 2) To advise drivers of vehicles with defective lights and to advise any cyclists riding at night without lights. 3) Continue to encourage local residents to report incidents of scrap metal dealers visiting the area and taking metal items. We are also currently looking for a few extra volunteers to be part of our panel. We meet twice per year and you get an opportunity to influence how you want local policing delivered in Frampton by way of picking local priorities. The meeting normally takes place in Berkeley lasting no more than 2 hours with refreshments provided. If you might be keen to join the panel and represent Frampton please send an to PCSO Mike Trebble. Covering the period 14th October through to the 14th November 2017 we are pleased to report that Frampton again remains crime free. We have received a few calls regarding suspicious activity and non crime related incidents, however, overall we continue to experience extremely low crime rates compared to other neighbouring locations. Internet safety day for 2018 falls on Tuesday 6th February and we are visiting year 5 & 6 at Lakefield Primary to delivery a safety awareness lesson. Michael.trebble@gloucestershire.pnn.police.uk PCSO MIKE TREBBLE New Framilode Singers What do these three have in common? Adele... Andrea Bocelli... The Nightingale (in your garden) THEY CAN ALL SING! Is singing a skill you would like to know more about and master? Is singing a hidden talent you have yet to discover? Is it none of the above and you just want to sing? Then come and join the New Framilode Singers (with a special emphasis on New ) at Framilode Church on Tuesday 16th May at 7.30pm - 9pm We aim to meet every alternate Tuesday and all ages very welcome. Cost will be under three pounds. For more information please contact Mary or Nemone Roger Fairley House & Garden Maintenance Grass & Hedge Cutting Shrubs & Trees Pruned Borders Maintained Fences Repaired & Replaced Pond Construction & Maintenance Carpet Cleaner for Hire Exterior Painting Conservatory Cleaning Drives Cleaned Patios Cleaned & Repaired roger.fairley1@gmail.com

57 FOOD AND WINE PAIRING Join us for a series of fun and informative evenings tasting wines from around the world introduced by our wine man Frederik Van Niekerk The season starts on Wednesday, 4 th October and will continue through the Winter months on the 1 st and 3 rd Wednesday of each month. We start in Spain, perhaps reliving those sun drenched summer holidays. Frederik is WSET trained with over 12years in the wine industry and is teaming up with Jon Lane our head chef to match some known and those not so well known wines with small plates at each of the tastings. A small fixed menu will be available afterwards, continuing in the theme of the evening. This should be booked separately and will be for a main course and dessert. The evening will start promptly at 18.30hrs and last about 2 hours The wines we will be tasting on 4 th October, the cost per T: * E: oldpassage@btconnect.com * W:

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59 FRAMPTON ON SEVERN VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS AVAILABLE FOR ALL EVENTS e.g. PARTIES, FUNDRAISERS, MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS IN BOTH THE MAIN HALL AND ROWLES ROOM FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT HAZEL BENN TEL: Glenrose, The Street, Frampton on Severn Severnside Singers We are a local community choir, formed seven years ago, for men and women who love to sing, but may have no formal training ( ie cannot read music ) or previous experience. We want encourage anyone from the local area to join our friendly group, our repertoire includes Simon & Garfunkel, Lennon & McCartney, and musicals such as The Lion King, Les Miserables and Mama Mia. No one faces an audition, so if you are interested contact Pam Greenfield on or pam.g@btconnect.com. We meet on a Thursday evening pm in the Village Hall Frampton on Severn. Old and New members welcome

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61 Frampton Shed Appreciation Society It is a great pleasure to be able to record a turnout in double figures at the September gathering, including two new recruits of whom more later. The Chairman opened proceedings with a long and detailed exposition of his shedding plans, describing lovingly his proposed recreation shed alongside his working shed, but when he expanded on these to include thoughts of a swimming pool he rather lost conviction and the attention of the assembled company, but overall it was an inspiring demonstration of the enthusiasm expected of a true shedder. Things took a slight turn for the worse with the sombre news that the Shed Constructor to the Community had had a wall fall out of his shed, but he had been so busy looking after other people s sheds that this confession was received with sympathy rather than derision. With the onset of Meteorological Autumn it was now safe to announce that his Summer Shed had been a success. Another shedder had returned from the Middle East that day and showing no signs of jet lag or travel fatigue regaled the company with his progress in filling his sheds Nos. 1 4 to maximum capacity. They are now so full of stuff that he can no longer get into Shed no.4 or even recall what is in it. This is of course what would amount to Nirvana if he were a Buddhist, and his announcement of this exploit was received with the muted applause it deserved, and future consideration will have to be given to awarding him the accolade as a Shedi Knight. A senior shedder reported that his shed contained his special car under a sheet (mis-heard as sheep by a member from the Forest - they do things differently there, of course). It (the car not the sheep) is allegedly ready to burst into life at a moment s notice. Cars being displaced from garages by stuff (incautiously described as dross by one misguided member - guidance will be given at a suitable moment) was a common theme, so that having a garage containing an actual car in common use began to seem rather shameful. If we may now turn now to our new recruits, one had come all the way from South Africa to take responsibility for filling with people no less than fifteen pointy stone-built sheds scattered across the Stroud Deanery or at least getting them to pay attention to his message in other locations. Although these sheds are presently not very often full of live people they are fairly fully occupied in a subterraneous sense, as it were. He was clearly of the right stuff having arrived by motor bike and he was wished every success in his daunting task. The other welcome new member deserves a particular accolade for joining in our carnivorous feast despite being a vegan and somehow making a meal of chips, peas and onion rings: respect. The rest of us enjoyed The Bell s usual high quality fare of steak and attentive service to the full, but he is made of stern stuff and we hope he will be back. A confession followed of a convoluted tale, almost incestuous in shedding terms as it involved alterations to the separate sheds of two members which rather unusually stand back to back -- almost semi-detached but not quite, and the process of ensuring that the gap between them stays weather proof. On hearing the word flashing one member woke up with a start, but realising that he had misunderstood the topic sensibly went back to sleep again. Another shedder recorded his intense satisfaction at having actually made some money from his shedding activities! He had manufactured a crucial piece of plumbing (unobtainable on the retail market) out of some lead he had put aside years ago thereby demonstrating the material reward from obeying the Shedders Commandments. Again all mention of politics was studiously avoided and harmony reigned, in contrast to what has been going on, or not going on, in Brussels.

62 It s your Patient Participation Group The Patient Participation Group (PPG) is a group of patients working with Frampton s GP surgery to help improve services. We want to better understand your needs, priorities and issues, so we can work together to deliver the highest quality of health care locally. WALKING FOR HEALTH Join our monthly walks to help improve your fitness. Regular walking can reduce your risk of heart disease and strokes and can even help you sleep better. Studies have also shown it can make you feel happier! Our walks are around two miles in length and cover field paths and some stiles. They start from a number of locations in the Severnside area. We can organise special walks for those with mobility issues, or those needing a shorter walk with no stiles. Find out when walks take place by checking out your local newsletter, the surgery website or by contacting Nick Peters T E. nandanilsworth@yahoo.co.uk. Our next walk is on Thurday 14th December starting from the Stables Café at Saul Junction. Please meet at 9.45 for a 10.00am start. Please note there is a parking charge. We look forward to seeing you. WE WELCOME YOUR VIEWS... If you have any suggestions or feedback for Frampton's Surgery, or want to join our PPG team, please contact Alison Drake T E. natjas@hotmail.co.uk. We're here to make things even better!

63 Be prepared this Winter Frampton s Emergency Response Team Be prepared for winter and the impact that bad weather can have on your everyday lives. The Met Office has launched a new website to give you access to a range of advice, including travel, protecting your home and staying well throughout the colder months. There are 12 Top Tips, which include everything from getting your flu jab to pulling together a winter kit for your car it s really worth taking a look. If you don t have access to the internet, ask a friend or neighbour to help Remember that being prepared makes a big difference to how you respond and recover if an emergency does occur. Please make sure your Home Emergency Plan is in a safe, accessible place, that all of your contact numbers are up to date and that everyone in your family knows where it is. Frampton's Emergency Response Team is here to help our community respond well in the event of a major emergency from floods, fires and storms to power cuts, transport accidents or widespread illness. We have pulled together local resources and expertise in order to complement the emergency services, should an incident occur. You can call one of the team if you need immediate assistance during a major emergency (numbers included in your Home Emergency Plan). The Emergency Response Team is endorsed by Frampton s Parish Council and has developed an Emergency Response Plan for our village. If you would like to be involved, please call Mark Griffiths on If you would like a copy of the Home Emergency Plan, please call Jane Coles on or jane@mulberryframpton.com. Frampton on Severn School House Trust Once again I m here to tell you about the Frampton School House Trust. Set up way back in the 1950 s the trust is a small village charity whose funds are used for the education of Frampton children. If you feel your village group educates children in any way i.e. music, sport, educational toys etc. Then please feel free to approach us. We cannot hand out vast amounts but will consider all applications either individual or from a group. Please contact our chairman Trevor Vick, Ashgrove, The Street, Frampton on Severn. We are pleased to welcome Emma Hillman to our small committee, Emma has joined us after we sadly lost John Gleed after many years of loyal service.

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65 The Family Puzzle Pages Answers The Maze and Spot the Difference and Word Search - we re afraid you are on your own here! Santa s Sacks - The one for Harry is 4 th row down and 3 in from the right side. Christmas Tree Decoration Sums - the answer is 65. The Christmas Concert : James - Trumpet - Ding Dong ; Kate - Guitar - Jingle Bells; Larry - Cello - We Three Kings Max - Saxophone - Rudolph ; Nisha - Piano - The First Noel New Year s Eve Fireworks : 1. Sydney 2. Rio de Janeiro 3. Dubai 4. Paris 5. Tokyo 6. London 7. New York 8. Hong Kong

66 Frampton in Focus Each issue we spend 10 minutes talking to someone who lives or works in Frampton, and share our findings with you. This time we ve been talking to Dr Charles Buckley What did you have for breakfast today? A mug of tea and crumpets with marmalade. How did you come to be living in Frampton? My family moved to Russell House here in Frampton when I was 10. That was when my father John (also a GP) took over the doctor s surgery from Dr Boultbee who d been practising here for many years. In those days there was one village doctor and the surgery was in the little white annexe alongside the house. You had to buy the house to get the job! Did you always know you wanted to be doctor? The Buckley family is riddled with medics, so it was always on the cards. Whether or not it was predestined, I knew from an early age that I wanted to work in medicine. Having qualified as a GP in 1979 and enjoyed life elsewhere, including a stint as a junior doctor in Congo, I settled back here with Susie and our children in 1985 to work alongside my father in the surgery. In those days we had what s called an open surgery, which means there were no appointments (and certainly no computers). People simply turned up and were seen straight away, or as soon as we could get to them. Can you tell us a bit about the surgery today? We bought the land on Whitminster Lane from local landowner Reg Davies, and built the surgery as everyone now knows it back in 1993 which was when Anne and Peter Spargo joined as GPs and the practice became considerably larger. These days we look after around 5,000 patients, most living within around a 6 mile radius. What is it like to work as a GP in the village you also call home? Overall it works very well. I feel extraordinarily privileged to have known so many families so well for so long, and I hope those relationships help give the surgery a more relaxed ambience. It used not to be unusual for GPs to live on their patch, but that s changed over the years for various reasons. Can you tell me something about the two trusts which the surgery helps administer? The Pinching Memorial Trust was set up on the death of William Pinching who was the village GP in Frampton many moons ago, and the John Buckley Memorial Trust was set up when my father died. They re funded by proceeds from a range of sources including local fundraising events, at the surgery when fees are payable for certain services we donate those to the trusts and, for example, bereaved families sometimes request that donations be made instead of funeral flowers. Broadly speaking, the funds are then used to help promote the good physical and mental health of people living locally, and distributed in response to the applications we receive. If time allows, what do you do to relax? I am a great reader, and there are so many books in the house that Susie and I often joke about opening a second hand bookshop. I particularly like science writing. Right now I am enjoying a fascinating book by Alice Roberts called The Incredible Human Journey. Reading aside, Susie and I love to travel, and over the years have enjoyed exploring many different countries including Syria, Iran and Egypt. Do you have a favourite part of Frampton? Walks around the lake and canal are always lovely, but it s the community here which really makes it for me. A lot of local people put a great deal of time, effort and energy into making things happen and helping village life here be full and fun. I also like that Frampton isn t a dormitory village. Many villagers commute to work of course, but the village doesn t empty at 8am and refill at 6pm it s still full of people going about their daily lives all day every day. Name a favourite book/film/piece of music/tv programme? It s difficult to choose but I do think David Attenborough s Blue Planet II series is stunning. Interview by Sarah McCurrich

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