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The Timsbury Letter PUBLISHED BY TIMSBURY PARISH COUNCIL NO: 484 August 2019 msbury.org.uk
The Timsbury Letter
PUBLISHED BY TIMSBURY PARISH COUNCIL NO: 484 August 2019
timsbury.org.uk
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Dates for your Diary
1stAugust Cabinet of Curiosities 2.00pm– 3.00pm
The Hub
5th August Gadget Busting IT
Surgery
2.30pm– 4.30pm
The Hub
15th August Timsbury Letter
Deadline
17th August Timsbury Horticultural
Society Annual Show
2.00pm
Conygre Hall
23rd August Year 6 Meet up– see
below.
6.00pm-7.00pm
YMCA
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Welcome to the August
Timsbury Letter
Village News
Features this Month
Parish Councillors – page 5
Young People in Timsbury – page 9
Revised Bus Service – page 11
St Mary's Primary School End-of-Year Production – page 14
The Parish Council has decided to continue employing Liz Casson for 12 hours per week to coordinate the Hub Library to at least the end of March. She has done a great job with all the volunteers. The library service is now well established, with an extra 400 books, and there is the children’s Summer Reading Challenge.
Now she is looking for more ambitious ideas to make it more of a social hub - and so your thoughts are wanted on things like; making a café of some sort, swap events, charity shop, volunteers to run a ‘repair café’ saving things from being thrown out, craft drop ins, art displays, health advice, games, bingo, or whatever residents and groups have in mind. See more on pages 18 and 19 and get in touch with Liz.
Hub Coordinator and New Social Ideas
Letter Deadline: Thursday 15th August
Please send articles and adverts EARLY to:
Madeleine Potts, [email protected] 07834 859291
47 Southlands Drive. Images & adverts in JPG format.
179 Bus News Update
There is good news that B&NES is hoping to keep the 179 service going after First Bus stops running it from 9th November. Meanwhile, volunteers in Timsbury and other Parish Councils
have carried out a Travel Survey of all houses to look at future needs and ideas. More details on page 11.
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Supporting Young People
Next Parish Council Meeting
Monday 2nd September 7.30pm
In the Conygre Hall
Tyning Room
Chris Gittins
Clerk to Timsbury Parish Council
01761 470 516
www.timsbury.org.uk/parishcouncil
Planning Applications Comments by the Parish Council on these can be seen on the B&NES website, in the PC Minutes at: timsbury.org.uk/parishcouncil/meetings and on noticeboards in the Conygre Hall and outside the chip shop. Other applications may have been considered between Newsletter editions.
Decisions by B&NES Council 19/02191/FUL 38 Crocombe, Timsbury, BA2 0JS. Garage conversion into home gym plus additional windows in existing house. PERMITTED
Applications for the Parish Council to consider None with in the timing of this Newsletter
Anyone interested in ideas to develop activities that support young people in the village please get in touch with the new Young People Working Group which the Parish Council has set up with groups in the village. The Parish Council
has to make a decision about what to do with having to take over funding of the Youth Van which visits the Conygre Hall every Tuesday. B&NES are cutting funding of it this summer. More details on page 9.
Events Planning
Timsbury is a busy village with many
active clubs and organisations and there
is always lots going on. So much so that
occasional event clashes are inevitable
unless planners have some means of co-
ordinating their efforts and checking
what else might be in the pipeline.
To make such a check possible, and
relatively easy, Sanjeev and Jan
at Health & More have kindly agreed to
maintain a Forward Events Diary for the
village.
All those planning events and hoping to
attract a spread of attendees are invited
to consult this Diary as part of their
planning process and to then add their
chosen date and brief event details as
soon as practically possible.
Organisers using the Diary will remain
free to choose any date that suits them
but can do so forewarned of possible
clashes that may distract the hoped-for
audience.
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Parish Councillors
Ray Merchant
Born in Wells, Ray moved to Timsbury
on marrying Jan in 1971. They live in
Southlands Drive, raised two daughters,
Sarah and Hannah and have two
grandsons.
He joined the Council around 2012 and
chairs the Streets and Safety Committee
and is a member of three other sub
committees.
Ray worked for an International Space
Company with responsibility for public
and press relations, covering Science,
Earth Observation and Military Satellite
Systems until his retirement in 2000.
David Collett
David and Jeanette came from Bristol to
live in the High Street in 2001. He was
born in the village and visited it often
after his family moved away when he
was six years old.
He joined the Council in 2015 and has
served on the Communications and the
Streets and Safety Committees. His
working life was spent in newspaper
publishing and public relations and he is
actively involved in maintaining the
village website
Following the uncontested election of eight councillors in May, the Parish Council
has co-opted a further five members and now has a full complement of 13 who are
due to serve until May 2023. Over the coming months they will all be introduced to
you in the Letter.
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Village Church Services for July
Secretary Maureen Cox - 01761 479656
Sunday 4th August TBA
Sunday 11th 10.30am Paul Graham
Sunday 18th August 10.30am Len Wills
Sunday 25st August 10.30am Alan and Linda Jenners
1st & 15th August- knit and natter 1.30pm - 3.30pm in our schoolroom.
If transport is needed please call Maureen on 01761 479656
We look forward to seeing our regulars and welcoming new members too!
Congregational Church North Road (with full wheelchair access)
St Mary’s Church, Timsbury
Service Times For June 2019
Sunday 4th August 11.00am Parish Communion
Sunday 11th August 11.00am Parish Communion
Sunday 18th August 11.00am Morning Praise
Sunday 25th August 11.00am Parish Communion
Parish News No Wednesday Communion service in August. The 9.30am service resumes in September.
Revd Martin Blewett
Benefice of Timsbury with Priston,
Camerton & Dunkerton
The Rectory, South Road, Timsbury, Bath,
BA2 0EJ
01761 472448/ 07854 273489
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Sunday 4th August 11.00am Mr T Moxham Flowers: Mr M Tucker
Sunday 11th August 11.00am Mrs M West (Holy Communion) Flowers: Mrs A Rhymes. Service in the schoolroom with coffee to follow. Foodbank donations morning.
Sunday 18th August 11.00am Mr I Brailey Flowers: Mrs L Lye.
Sunday 25th August 11.00am Mrs J Auckland Flowers: Mrs M West.
www.taborfreemethodist.org
Pastoral matters: Eric Barge 01761 420234
Secretary Geoff Shute 568524
Sunday 4th August 10.30am Mr David Parker
Sunday 11th August 10.30am Rev Jan Tate
Sunday 18st August 10.30am Mr Steve Beck
Sunday 25th August 10.30am Rev David Winstanley Holy Communion
Frances Nicholson (Secretary) 01761 470841
“OPEN DOORS” coffee/tea & cake Every Wednesday from 9.15 until 12 noon. Everyone welcome.
Visit Us on:
www.timsbury.org.uk /facilities/churches
Email: - [email protected]
Minister: Rev. David Winstanley 40 North Meadows
Peasedown St John, Bath BA2 8PS.
Tel: 01761 439934
Methodist Church South Road
Tabor Free Methodist Church
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I’ve been asked by the Editor to write a
few words about myself and family for
the magazine-so here goes!
I was born at an early age in West
Cornwall where both my father and
mother’s family had been tin miners for
generations. We crossed the Tamar to
live in England when I was 16 and my
family now lives in Tiverton near Exeter.
From early on I felt drawn to work for
the Church in various capacities;
working in a Christian bookshop in
Bristol in the early 80’s, travelling with
student mission groups to work with
churches in Europe in the 80’s and 90’s,
spending some time in South America
and serving as a chaplain to the fishing
industry in Scotland and South Devon
(Royal National Mission to Deep Sea
Fishermen.) which gave me an insight
into the harshness of life at sea and the
true cost of fish with our chips.
I was ordained as Vicar in 2009 and
after 4 years as a curate in Seaford, East
Sussex moved with my family to be
Rector of the Timsbury Benefice of
Churches (Timsbury, Camerton, Priston
and Dunkerton) 6 years ago in 2013.
My family – Rosanna, Toby, Tom and
Leo- love Timsbury and surrounding
villages and I am very privileged to seek
to serve Church and community in this
area.
My thanks to all the good people of
Timsbury who have made my life and
ministry here such as joy. It my
endeavour to always available to help,
listen and pray for all parishioners who
need assistance, of whatever Faith or
none.
People Profile
Revd Martin Blewett
Rector, St Mary’s Church
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Young People in Timsbury
By Victoria Ansell
The Parish Council is currently reviewing
Youth Services in Timsbury, and we
would like the input of Young People
from the ages of 11 – 18, and their
parents, over the next few months to
help with the investigation. We would
like to find out what services are known
about and used at the moment, and
discover what other facilities and
services young people would like.
We will be sending out questionnaires
electronically at the end of July through
the Parish Website and Timsbury Rocks,
and paper copies will also be available
in the Hub. We will also be attending
existing Youth Clubs and activities to
meet Young People and talk to them
directly.
In early Autumn we will be holding a
Youth Services Workshop to discuss the
findings, and brainstorm ideas as to
how we can bring some of the proposed
facilities and services into being!
If you are interested in getting involved
in the Workshop please contact Victoria
Ansell: [email protected], and
if you would like to submit your views
please look out for the Questionnaires.
DEADLINE Thursday 15th August
Please send your articles
and adverts before this date to:
Madeleine Potts
07834859291
47 Southlands Drive
Please send images and
adverts in JPG format.
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Youth Work in Timsbury
By Jane Van Haaps
Timsbury Youth & Community Worker
Friday Night Youth Club for 11-14s is
continuing to meet through the
holidays but with a different
programme including trips to the
trampoline park in Bath, bowling,
games at Conygre playing field and a
trip to Wells and Glastonbury Tor (all
being well). Do get in touch with me for
more details. We will be back at the
YMCA on 6 September 7.15pm-8.30pm.
We aim to be relaxed and friendly and
new members are always welcome. As
part of it we have simple cooking, craft
activities, table tennis, Xbox (Fifa 19),
tuck shop, active games (like dodge
ball!), board games and discussion
starters. Our new 6 foot pool table has
arrived and is being well used. £1
entrance includes a free hot chocolate
or squash.
The cookery project, on Monday
evenings at the YMCA, will start back on
September 16th. We are looking to
recruit a new group of 12-15 year olds
for the term in order to give different
people a chance so let me know if you
would like to join this small group who
plan, cook and eat together. Cost is
£1.50/week, which covers ingredients.
We are also running a short project for
the St Mary’s Year 6s who are moving
up to secondary school in September.
This will involve meeting for a social at
the YMCA 6.00-7.00pm on Friday 23rd
August and then again 6.00-7.00pm on
Friday 20th September to link up with
old school friends to help provide some
stability in the midst of change.
We are still looking for people to help
with the groups, especially Fridays. If
this is something that interests you then
I would be very happy to meet up and
talk this through. Training can be
provided.
Jane van Haaps tel 07765000661,
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Revised Bus Service
By David Collett
On Saturday, November 9th First Bus will
cease to operate the 179 bus service
between Bath and Paulton. On the
current Monday to Friday time table this
service is subsidised by B&NES Council
at a cost of £2,223 per week.
B&NES policy is to maintain the current
non-commercial bus network as far as
possible until such time as the West of
England Combined Authority has
completed and implemented its Bus
Strategy. Bus companies have been
invited to tender for a variety of
possible 179 services to continue from
November 9th.
Most bids submitted were unaffordable,
For example an all-day Saturday service
would require a subsidy of around
£1,000 a day. However, one option is
under serious consideration.
This Monday-to-Friday timetable would
extend the 179 route to Midsomer
Norton and increase the interval
between buses to two and a half hours.
It would address some of the issues
raised by passengers including an earlier
first bus to Tesco and Midsomer Norton;
an earlier morning peak bus to Bath, an
afternoon peak departure from Bath
and better co-ordination between
services 179 and 768.
This co-ordination would include 768
services to Bath in the morning and
from Bath in the afternoon. Tickets
would be valid on both 179 and 768.
Bids for this new option have been
considered in July and a decision to go
ahead is expected in August. If finally
agreed this service would be
guaranteed until August 2020.
Efforts to create a 179 Bath-to-Wells
express service continue and public
consultation on the WECA Bus Strategy
is expected to begin in the autumn this
year.
Alongside the work of B&NES officers
local parish councils have established a
Rural Transport Group to work towards
a solution for rural transport issues and
to develop future strategies. One of its
first actions has been to carry out a
survey of transport priorities for those
living in villages along the route of the
179 service. A survey form was
delivered to all homes in the area in July
and responses are being evaluated.
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The Green Pages
By Bridget Newberry
5 reasons to eat less meat
Agriculture is responsible for 80% of
worldwide deforestation. Forests
(including the Amazon rainforest) are
being wiped out for crops like soya, 90%
of which is grown for animal feed.
Eating more grains, fruit and veg, and
less meat means we can get more food
from less land, reducing the pressure to
destroy habitats.
Agricultural activity is also a major
cause of wildlife decline. Pesticides are
killing off insects at an alarming rate,
and loss of habitats such as the Brazilian
Cerrado (the world’s most wildlife-rich
savannah) means animals, including
many endangered species, perish.
Scientists say we must more than halve
our consumption of all meat and dairy
to prevent climate breakdown. The food
industry is responsible for a quarter of
greenhouse gas emissions, and meat
and dairy are the worst offenders. Even
the lowest impact beef is responsible
for 6 times more greenhouse gases and
uses 36 times more land in its
production than beans and pulses.
Vegetarian diets can be wonderfully
cheap. You can save money by opting
for seasonal fruits and vegetables,
buying pasta, rice, and beans in bulk,
and growing your own.
There are health benefits from eating a
diet with less meat and more
vegetables, including reducing the risk
of heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
Plant-based diets also have fewer
calories.
Even if becoming completely vegetarian
or vegan is not on the cards, there are
still ways to manage the impacts of our
food choices. Try meat free Monday, or
go veggie for a month. Choose products
that have been produced organically,
farmed sustainably and sourced locally.
Spend a little more on meat and cheese
but eat it less often. It will be better for
you and for the environment… and
chances are it will be a lot tastier too!
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At our launch event, 50 local people
came together to talk about what they
most enjoyed doing in Timsbury. They
also said that it is difficult to get
information about what exactly is on
offer, where, what time and especially
who it is for!
As a response to that feedback
Timsbury Together is organising an
event that will be open for anybody
who runs, teaches or organises an
activity for any age in the village.
It will be an opportunity to advertise
your activity and recruit new members.
This event will be a chance for any
villager, of any age, to come along and
find out about activities in Timsbury,
that they might like to join. We are
very lucky to have so much going on in
Timsbury but it is important that all
local groups are well supported.
If you provide an activity and are
interested in having a space at this
event as an opportunity to tell everyone
about your group then contact Sheila
Clarke on
Timsbury Together aims to
encourage older folk in Timsbury to
come out of their house to join in
with activities that are available in
Timsbury.
Timsbury Together
By Sheila Clarke
What’s on in Timsbury?
The event will be held on Sunday October 13th from 2.30pm
to 5.30pm
At the Conygre Hall
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St Mary’s Primary School End-of-Year
Production
By George and Maria in Year 6
Over the last few weeks, the Y6 Eagles
class at St. Mary’s Primary School in
Timsbury have been working on their
end-of-year production, Robin and the
Sherwood Hoodies.
After the audition process and many
rehearsals, they were finally ready to
perform to the school and their families
and friends. From the moment you set
eyes on the young actors’ faces, you
could see how much they were enjoying
being on stage. It was as if their energy
was being passed on to the crowd. It
was an outstanding show, filled with
many comical elements, hysterical and
cheesy jokes that made everybody
laugh. The cast, led brilliantly by George
(Robin), Maria (Marion), Matilda (The
Sheriff of Nottingham), Megan (King
John) and Eloisa (Nursie), all acted so
well that it was as if they were living as
that character.
Every song was sung exceptionally well;
some children even sang solos that
sounded marvellous. The choreography
to the songs was astounding and made
the crowd go wild with their applause.
Each child performed with such passion.
The scenery and numerous amount of
props gave the show a very professional
atmosphere. At the end, everybody was
still full of energy for the production,
wishing they could perform it all over
again. All in all, the performance was a
huge success.
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Creative Workshop at St Mary’s
Primary School
On Thursday 27th June members of the
Bath Philharmonic Orchestra came to St
Marys Primary School and ran a creative
workshop for our Year 4's. The Children
created a piece of music during the day
and then performed it to the rest of the
school and parents at the end of the
day.
The day was very successful and letters
were sent to the orchestra to express
their thanks for coming to our school.
An example letter is shown below,
written by Ruby Smart.
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Joss Langley 07738381618 [email protected]
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27 Lansdown View, Timsbury, Bath, BA2 0JP
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Timsbury Theatre Group
By Peter Buchanan
Our 2018-2019 season came to an end
in the middle of July with two
performances of “Murder at the
Manor”. This murder mystery was
presented in unconventional style as a
radio play, complete with live sound
effects. Audiences enjoyed trying to
work out who had perpetrated the
dastardly deed, and were very generous
in their support of this year’s chosen
charity, the RUH Forever Friends
Appeal.
Every year, TTG chooses a local charity
to support with raffles and collections
at productions. Last year it was “Off The
Record”, a free service helping to
improve the emotional health and
wellbeing of young people in B&NES.
We were delighted to be able to
present them with a cheque for £600 as
you can see in the picture.
By the time this article is published, we
will have started preparing for our
December production “The Good the
Bad and the Panto”, a Wild West
pantomime adventure by Paul Barron.
Although we expect to have cast the
principal parts at the end of July, we
will still be looking for chorus members
and backstage helpers before
rehearsals start in September. Why not
come and join us? You’ll make new
friends and get that buzz that comes
from being involved with a live show.
If you think you’d like to get involved,
please get in touch with Jo Whittock on
01761 472745, Peter Buchanan
(471818) or Pete Crooke (434479).
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Timsbury Art Group
As I type this it is a glorious July day.
When you read this, we would have
completed our last summer term
session. Looking back it has been so
nice to just sit, paint and relax with
others, once a week, each lost in
concentration, sometimes in silence, on
their own particular piece of art.
I also hope you enjoyed chatting to
some of our members at the Timsbury
Together Coffee and Cake Morning
recently.
Our next term will start again on
Thursday 5th September 2019. We are a
self-help group of enthusiastic artists,
from beginners to more experienced, so
do come along and visit us and see what
we do. New members always very
welcome.
Come to our exhibition at Wells
Cathedral 21st-28th September 2018
when you can see the many paintings
we have for sale by our members. As
well as an enjoyable visit you can find
out about our group and maybe even
purchase an early Christmas present. An
original painting is a lovely unique gift .
On Saturday 19th October 2019 in
Conygre Hall, Timsbury, there will be
another chance to view and buy our
paintings. An extremely popular idea at
last years exhibition was everyone who
had a raffle ticket took home a postcard
size original painting corresponding to
their raffle ticket number and so we are
repeating this fun idea again this
year. Some 70 original postcard size
paintings will be available !!!
We wish you all a glorious summer
holiday.
Timsbury Art Group
Thursday 2.00pm-4.00pm
Conygre Hall, Short Mat Bowls area,
Timsbury.
Please telephone Diana Walker
01761-433688 for info.
Anyone for tennis
or netball?
Were you inspired by Wimbledon and
interested in having tennis coaching
on our lovely tennis court? Please get
in touch and we will try to set it up.
And with netball now a premium sport
is anyone interested in netball nets
being set up?
Contact Peter Buchanan on
01761 471 818
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Timsbury Horticultural Society
By Graham Nicholls
When you receive this edition of the
Timsbury Letter we will all be looking
forward to our Annual Flower Show at
Conygre Hall.
Last year was a wonderful show with
lots of entries. Don’t forget to enter by
post or in person at Conygre Hall by 15th
August or else you will have to pay a bit
extra.
Please note that there will be NO
ENTRIES ACCEPTED on the morning of
the show although staging exhibits on
the morning will be as normal. This
enables our limited number of
volunteers to prepare for the opening
to the public later on. I hope you will all
enjoy the show and I look forward to
seeing you all.
Looking forward, our first meeting of
the autumn session will be in the Myra
Hayward Room in Conygre Hall on
Tuesday 10th September at 7.30pm and
the programme/membership cards
should be available when you renew
your membership at the show. For
those that missed the announcement a
month or so ago, as from September we
will have a name change to ‘Timsbury
Gardening Club.’ The subjects at our
meetings reflect the gardening aspect of
the Society/Club and we have members
with lots of gardening knowledge if
anyone needs advice whatever the
gardening problem.
Bath Mind
By Paul Cooper, Head of Services
I am writing to inform you that a
collaboration of services (Bath Mind,
Age UK and The Carers Centre) are close
to finalising a new fortnightly meeting
group to cater for the Timsbury and
surrounding area population. As
providers, we have secured funding to
deliver our current services running in
the city to reach further out into the
rural areas of B&NES. We will be starting
with Timsbury and will soon deliver to
other areas within B&NES. After
agreement with the YMCA concludes,
we are hoping to set up in the Timsbury
Hub every other Tuesday starting from
the 3rd September 2019.
Our combined groups will be available
to assist people with their mental health
wellbeing, provide carers support and
elderly support through regular meeting
groups and activities along with
signposting people to other relevant
services to improve their wellbeing and
circumstances. Further information and
a poster will soon be available once
matters have been firmed up.
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Keeping Fit Over the Summer
Holidays
By Laura Hilton
During the long school summer holiday
parents are often torn between
spending time with their children or
juggling work, cooking and cleaning.
With all of this going on it can be hard
to then find time to exercise as well,
meaning that come September many
have to restart their exercise regimes.
Here a few ways to incorporate physical
activity into the summer holiday so that
you can keep the momentum of
exercising up while the kids are around:
Go for a walk
Pack a picnic and head out into the
beautiful countryside that surrounds us.
We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to
local walks but if you need inspiration
look no further than the two fabulous
walking guides that have been
produced by Timsbury Parish Council
(available for sale in The Connies,
Health and More and The Hub).
Get on your bikes
There are lots of lovely cycle paths in
our local area, meaning you can go a
decent distance on the flat without
having to worry about traffic.
Alternatively, you can head to Odd
Down cycle track where adults and kids
alike can cycle for as long (or as short)
as they want, with parents knowing
exactly where their kids are at all times.
Workout together
Parents are welcome to bring their
children along to my weekly Kettlebell
class for free during school holidays.
Everyone is put through their paces in a
safe, friendly environment, and all
abilities are catered for. The class is at
9.15am every Thursday at Timsbury
YMCA.
Take it in turns
You and a friend or your partner could
take it in turns to look after the children
while the other one goes off to do some
exercise. Or you could do a childcare/
run relay at a nearby park. Radstock
park is a good option for this as you the
kids can play whilst you take it turns to
go for a run along the cycle path.
Enjoy whatever physical activity you
chose to do during the holiday and have
fun, safe in the knowledge that you are
being a positive role model to your
children.
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I find that as I get older, my aches and
pains are getting in the way and the
sight of a chair is a delight.
There are lots of gentle activities for the
elderly" or people with “limited
mobility”, like seated dancing, singing
and seated exercising, but not much in
the way of sport. The game of bowls is a
possibility but even that involves a lot of
bending and walking.
There is a game with rules very similar
to Bowls and Boules called BOCCIA,
which is an indoor game and the players
must be seated. Boccia is a Paralympic
sport and as far as I know, is mostly
played by people who use wheelchairs.
Nova Sport have created a Bath League
and Boccia England run lots of National
and International tournaments. Teams
from our Cheshire Home in Timsbury
have been playing for years and have
one team in the National finals.
So, why should they have all the fun? I
don't know whether there are Boccia
clubs for “fragile able bodied" people in
the UK, but how about a Timsbury
Boccia Cub.
The benefits include the following:
• A sociable competitive sport .
• The game is played while sitting on
a chair .
• It is indoors so can be played all
year and daytime or night time.
• Games can be played as individuals,
pairs or 2 teams of three.
Problems which would need to be
overcome are:
• A hall is needed to allow for the
court which is 12.5 meters by 6
meters .
• A set of Boccia balls (6 red, 6 blue
and a white jack) costs from £100
to £400.
I would like to hear from you if you
would like more information, or would
like to play, or if you know of funding
possibilities to help with the equipment
or recommendations for a hall
(especially if we could have a
permanently marked out court).
Text or phone 07889363018.
E mail [email protected]
A Sport For Those Of Us Of A Certain
Age
By Colin Allen
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Conygre Bungalow
Radford Hill Timsbury BA2 0QQ
Contact: Mark and Shanti Jackman
Tel: 01761 470541 m: 07720 833682
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.conygrebungalow.co.uk
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The Scarecrow Trail 2019
Photos by David Collett
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Planting and Spaces Committee
by Mary Anne Ansell
Now we are into Summer, the main
work for the Committee is weeding and
watering. During May and early June,
many of the planters had the compost
renewed and new plants put in. This
was mainly on the High Street and
North Road. There has also been quite a
bit of work done on the Public Spaces,
especially Church Lane.
Thank you to those who have donated
plants, especially Kazue Ward.
Unfortunately, since the removal of the
Church tap, after persistent vandalism,
it is now difficult to plant anything on
Church Lane at this time of year as it
would die. Colin Robinson has not only
replanted the boxes on the Church wall
but also repainted the metal frames and
made new wooden boxes. They look
lovely now, so, many thanks Colin.
The new flower bed on the Hook is
looking amazing, thanks to Stephen
Young. The boxes on the Hook bus stop
have been replanted and I would like to
thank the unknown people who added
some plants and Don for watering the
boxes. Thanks also to Serena Shore,
who has replanted the butterfly and
repainted it and to the WI for replanting
the planters on the Crescent.
Finally thanks to Judith Plunkett for
heroic weeding on the Miner’s Garden,
Church Lane and Triangle.
Please do water any boxes near you
when you can and continue to donate
plants, from September on. Many
thanks.
Wow! What a great summer we have
had for our varied WI activities. A balmy
evening in June saw us enjoying the
gardens and hospitality of Jenny in the
Chew Valley, fabulous views and time to
relax, for us. Some of our members
attended the National WI AGM, where
one of the resolutions passed was close
to our hearts, the plight of rural bus
services. We welcomed, after such a
long wait, Shaun, a Yeoman of the
Guard, telling us the history and
practices of this historic and special
group. He brought his uniform, very
heavy, artefacts and delivered his most
impressive knowledge with humour and
passion. Our entry for the village
Scarecrow Trail, what a show stopper!
Come August we are destined for a BBQ
with food, fun and ‘frolics’, Luncheon
club and book club continue as usual,
and looking ahead to the Autumn ...
watch this space as our programme of
events and activities is revealed.
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CONYGRE HALL SESSIONS Mondays Bouncy Castles (term time) 10am tel 436328 Short Mat Bowls 10am tel 472741 Timsbury Natural History Group 7.30pm (third Monday except June, July and August) tel 433013 Tuesdays Over Sixties Group (1.30pm fortnightly) tel 470919 Short Mat Bowls 7pm tel 472741 Theatre Group 7.30pm tel 471818 Wednesdays Flexercise (term time)10am tel 414163 Golden Oldies 11am (first Wednesday morning of the month) tel 472790 Slimming World 4.30 pm 07538309708 Pilates 6.30pm tel 07538309708 Badminton Club from 7.30pm (Except August) Beginners Badminton 6- 7.30pm (Except August) tel 472773 Thursdays Toddlers (term time) 9.30am tel 07427 846825 Art class (term time) 10am tel 07769 186234 Art Group (term time only) 2pm-4pm 01761-433688 SOSA Dance Fitness 2.30pm Fitsteps 6.15pm tel 07585 324062 Short Mat Bowls 7pm tel 472741 Theatre Group 7.30pm tel 471818 Timsbury WI 7.30pm (first Thursday evening of the month) tel 470140 Fridays Art class (term time) 9.30am tel 07769 186234 Saturdays Ballet 9.45am tel 479026 / 07739 611394 The Hall is also used for numerous public and private events inc. birthday parties, wedding receptions, jumble sales, meetings, wakes etc. For bookings contact the Booking Officer tel 470261. Other Useful Contacts: Timsbury Snooker Club tel 470994 Timsbury Cricket Club & Timsbury Athletic Football Club tel 07753 164080
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