Congresbury Footpaths Group     Salcombe Trip 20th July 2008 The coach has been booked for our summer trip to Salcombe.  It will leave the Riverside car park at 9am.  The cost of the trip will be £7.50 per person.  There will be a walk starting from the coach park to “Snapes point”.  It is 4.5 mile walk, with a shorter version of 2.75 miles.  It is a lovely walk overlooking the estuary.  There are toilets in the coach park and the walk is fairly easy.  You could bring a picnic lunch, or there are many pubs and cafes in Salcombe when the walk has finished. For the non walkers it is a flat walk into the town, and plenty of shops and cafes etc.  There is also the opportunity to catch the small ferry across the harbour to visit the beaches on the opposite side.  There is also a ferry trip up the river for about an hour from the centre of the town. It is also possible to visit “Overbecks” the National Trust Garden.  To do this catch the South Sands ferry from the town centre, and then there is a steep walk up to the gardens.  Don’t forget your National Trust card. If you would like to do another walk later in the day, there are coast path walks in the area.  Mill Bay and Porlemouth walk starts from the east side of the estuary and can been reached from the harbour ferry.  The walk is about 4miles, but fairly strenuous. Another walk is possible on the coast path from Salcombe, and on to Bolt Head and Sharp Torr, this is about 6 miles and also strenuous .  I will bring copies of both walks with me to give out on the coach. I would like names of people who would like to come as soon as possible along with a cheque for £7.50 per person made out to Congresbury Footpaths Group. Thanks Marilyn Talbot 01934 832657

FLOODING Have you ever been flooded? Does your garden flood? Does your road flood? Congresbury Parish Council needs to know.   Why? North Somerset Council is carrying out a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment of our area and has asked us to collect data on flooding caused by rivers, surface water, groundwater and highways.   What do we need? Email or paper records of: Ø    Known locations of flooding Ø    Historic information Ø    Photo’s of flooding Ø    Newspaper cuttings and Ø    Any other information you think is relevant to flooding   Please forward any relevant evidence by 2nd June to the Clerk (Mrs. Jo Duffy) at clerk@congresburypc.eclipse.co.uk or alternatively drop it in at the Parish Office, Orchard House, The Old School Rooms, Station Road, Congresbury. Please don’t forget to include your details so we can return your documents/photo’s to you.

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Congresbury Recreation Club

Presents

A

$kittle$ Night

On Friday 27^th June

7:30 for an 8 o’clock start

£2 per person

Cash Prize for Highest Score

To book a place

contact Samantha Sullivan

on

07921 452973

samanthasullivan@fsmail.net

 

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The Do after the Fete in Congresbury on Saturday 28^th June will be a Barn Dance. It will be held

In the marquee AT St Andrews playing field starting at 7.30pm. The Old Fox Band will be the

guest band. Tickets are priced at £15 to include a buffet supper and a free drink. Proceeds will

go to the Congresbury Scout and Guide Group for new equipment and upkeep of the Scout Hut.

Tickets available from Jackie Fox on 01934 876856. Tickets will not be available on the door.

Are there any other writers in Congresbury? Local author, Deborah Durbin is looking at forming a local writers' group in the village and wondered whether there are any other writers in the village who might like to meet up once a month by way of supporting one another, swapping tips, etc. If anyone interested please email Deborah at deborahdurbin@fsmail.net

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PROPERTY REQUIRED TO RENT

My partner and I are looking for a one or two bedroom property to rent in Congresbury from the summer for two years. If anyone has one in the pipeline or knows of someone who does, could you contact us at jf2744@bristol.ac.uk or phone us on 07739842786?
Thanking you in anticipation,
Jess Francis

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LIFE STORIES AND MEMORIES

I am Nigel Heath and I have set up a website called lifestoriesandmemories.co.uk to give people an opportunity to tell their own personal life stories or family histories or to commemorate the life of a loved one.
I am looking for contributions which I will put on the site without any charge.

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BEGINNERS' YOGA CLASS

Starting at Hutton Village Hall on the 27th of February
Wednesday mornings 11.30am-12.30pm
£30 for 6 week block, please make cheques payable to N Rogers, or £5 per session

I teach "Hatha"yoga, which is your main style of yoga, there are other types such as Ashtanga yoga or Power yoga, which are a little more challenging.

I have been teaching yoga now for around 6 years, I studied with a company called Yoga wise, who are a great company who offer lots of on going workshops, I'm a great believer in updating your knowledge!

Teaching fitness classes are my main job, I teach a wide range of classes from 50+ to legs bums and Tums etc,to tai chi and fitness pilates  but yoga is my main  baby as it has been very kind to me! I am qualified in all the classes I teach

I am also a trained holistic therapist which means I also do reflexology, Indian head massage,and Swedish massage. I have also studied hypnotherapy.

I would say my style of teaching is "holistic yoga" as lots of moves from tai chi, pilates and even chiropractic also crop up in yoga. There will be no chanting, it's just gentle,relaxing feel good yoga.

I also use classical music whilst teaching at it seems to fit yoga beautifully

I hope this has answered some of your questions, if you would like to know anything else, please ask again

When you attend the class you may like to bring maybe a blanket and a pillow for the relaxation at the end of the class

Tasha.

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WRINGTON YOUNG FARMERS - LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS!!

"You Don't Have To Be One To Be One!"   Wrington Young Farmers are looking for new members to join our great club! Young Farmers is a social club for young people of ages 10 - 26. We meet every Monday night and try to do something different each week. We have great fun with activities such as:stock judhing, tug of war,public speaking, pantomime, clay pigeon shooting, riding, dinner and dances,sports, etc.   So if you enjoy the countryside and fancy joining YFC today, contact Bryony on: Tel: 07515 714 189 E: bryony_equine@hotmail.com

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SLIMMING WORLD

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SILVERDAZE JEWELLRY

GIRLS NIGHT!
Host a SILVERDAZE jewellery party in your own home.
Beautiful and exquisite quality jewellery from around the world at reasonable prices for all age groups.
Invite your friends - I will do the rest!
Have a fun night to remember and jewellery to the value of 10% of sales.
All items purchased can be taken home on the night!
Also available for school fairs, works parties, or pamper evenings, or fundraising events.
To book or find out more call: 07866394401 or 01934 521754.

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PILATES

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TRACTION WEDDING CARS

Eastern Cottage
62 Claverham Road
Yatton
North Somerset
BS49 4LD
Classic Citroen Traction Avant Saloons available for wedding hire:
Tel: 01934 834274
email: tractionweddingcars@f1550.fsnet.co.uk
website: http://www.tractionweddingcars.co.uk/

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SEASONED LOGS FOR SALE

Good Quality Logs
Various sizes and quantities available
For a quote please contact
Adam
07979901164

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WANTED - HOUSE TO RENT

4 bedroomed (preferably double) house for rent for academic years 2008 - 2010. Off road parking for a few cars would be nice, as we will all be driving. As we haven't seen any 4 bedroomed houses up for rent in the area we thought we'd send out an appeal for any information on any suitable properties in the area! If you know of anywhere, please phone or text us on 07779 487 344 or email to vs5169@bris.ac.uk

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AIRCRAFT NOISE

 AIRCRAFT NOISE?

If you're concerned about noise from flights either to or from Bristol International Airport and wish to complain then write to:

Mike Littleton
Community Liaison Manager
Administration Building
Bristol International Airport
Bristol BS48 3DY

Or Email:- MLittleton@bristolairport.com

Or Call the BIA direct noise line on 01275 473799

Leave your name and contact details (so that BIA can investigate and then respond to your complaint) and give as much clear information about the flight as possible, for example the type of aircraft, whether it was departing or arriving and, especially, the time of the incident.

Your Parish Council would like to know if you have made complaints about noise from the Airport. To keep them informed contact:

Tel: 01934 838802 or Email: clerk@congresburypc.eclipse.co.uk

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CANINE CRECHE

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CONGRESBURY ROOM TO RENT

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Congresbury Small Animal Kennels
	Your pets lovingly cared for while you are away. Secure air- conditioned out-buildings. Large runs and hutches. One acre of grass.
	Seven years of experience.
Please phone, email, or visit our web site for further details.
Contact Jackie or Keith Fox on:
Telephone: 01934 876856		Mobile: 07966 741812
Email: info@csak.co.uk		Website: www.csak.co.uk
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HELP REQUIRED - KATH FOST

Hi,

My Grandparents moved into ‘Green Pastures’ in Mill Leg in approx 1975 and I spent nearly every half term and school holiday in Congresbury during my childhood. My Uncle was evacuated to Congresbury during the war.

Their Names were Winifred and Harry Rich and rented the bungalow from the Knott family.

My Grandfather died in the early 90’s and my grandmother moved away a couple of years later and died in around 95. 

Anyway my mother kept in touch with various people over the years and one of them was a ‘Kath Fost’ but her recent letters have been returned by Royal Mail, I wonder if someone could tell me if she has passed away ? Mrs Fost use to help out the Knott family in the 70’s / 80’s. 

I understand that the Knott family have ‘Lyndhurst’ in Mill Lane ? I used to go regularly on walks with ‘Len’ and his dog as a child, he shared the house with John and Mary (Mary I think) Waters or Walters? 

I will be leaving the UK in the next month so plan to make a trip to the village to have a walk round and bring my mother. Its been over 10 years since we were there last.

It would be great if someone could help. 

Regards, 

Phil Ward

Direct Dial:02392 288124

Mobile: 07740 440183

Email: Phil.Ward@citytech.co.uk

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STEVEN THOMAS McQUILLAN

My name is Paul Watson-Smyth, I am trying to trace a Steven Thomas McQuillin of Stonewell Cottage, Stonewell Lane, Congresbury who resided at this address in 1994.

Steven is a nephew to the late Vincent Oswald M'Quillin (Mac)who was a trustee for my late mother. We have aquired a death certificate which indicates Steven registered his death in Weston-Super-Mare in 1994.

My reason for wishing to contact Steven is to trace Mac's executors as he was a trustee on my mothers life insurance policy.

If you are able to assist in any way your response would be much appreciated.

Please email me at anne@hafodmeifod.fsnet.co.uk

With thanks and regards

Paul Watson-Smyth

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PICTURE FRAMING SERVICE

Gallery 370 in Cleeve offers a professional & friendly service 

* framing of all kinds * 3D framing * T-shirt framing * medals framed * canvass stretching * oil stretching* *surface picture cleaning * hand finished frames * mounts cut * glass cut * Mountboard sheets *
* free home & workplace consultations available
(especially for those who have physical difficulty getting into the shop) – please enquire with us *

You name it, we can usually frame it!

Come and see us at 39 Main Rd, Cleeve
on the A370 (next to Cleeve Chinese Takeaway)
01934 832712 or e-mail info@gallery370.com or website:  www.gallery370.co.uk

Open Tues to Saturday 10 am to 5.30 - lunch between 1pm & 1.30pm
Closed Mon, Sun & Weds from 1pm

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WANTED - WORKSPACE

Have you a workspace/workshop/barn or unit of some kind, to rent in the Congresbury & surrounding areas?  If so, could you call Andy on 01934 832712.  It’s to run a business from and would need to be at least the size of a garage

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SOUTH VIEW COTTAGE BED & BREAKFAST

Robin & Barrie Lea
South View
85 Brinsea Road
Congresbury, Bristol, BS49 5JJ
Telephone: 01934 838203
Website:www.southview-cottage.co.uk

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CONGRESBURY CONSERVATION AREA

Did you know that the core of the village has been a Conservation Area since 1992?
The village survey questionnaire has highlighted that many were unaware of its existence.

Conservation areas are areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance. They are designated by the Borough Council, or by the County Council.

The aim of such areas is to conserve ‘local distinctiveness’. Conservation area designation may afford protection against future unsuitable developments. Logically, future building and enhancements should add to, rather than detract from, local distinctiveness and support the historical development of the area.

Congresbury is fortunate in having a central area that is well worth preserving.

A plan showing the properties included within the conservation area is on the map at the end of this article.

Benefits

Living or having a business in a Conservation Area can have many benefits, for example such status helps to maintain or increase the value of property. Keeping the area attractive will help to bring in customers to businesses and buyers to properties.

Villagers can take pride in their heritage and play an important part in ensuring that the overall ‘distinctiveness’ of their Area is preserved. Yes, there are some increased regulations but none so arduous as to detract from the benefits.

Regulations

Click here for Regulations

Conservation Group Committee

The Congresbury Committee exists to review and comment upon planning applications within the area and aims to enhance the area.

Current members are Chris Short (Chairman), Anne Dimmock (Secretary), Graham Morgan, David Anderson, Derrick Holmes, Ken Hill & Maurice Whelan.

If you would like to join the committee or have any ideas on how to enhance the area please contact Anne on 01934 838891.

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WINDOW CLEANER

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FREE CAREERS ADVICE

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ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED

Young student couple seeking small property to rent in Congresbury/Langford area from September 2007. Phone Rowena on 07921918706

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I have just started a new bookkeeping service in the Village. I have 30 years experience of working in accounts for businesses of all sizes. In particular I have specific skills and experience in all bookkeeping disciplines typically required by the small business including:

Sales/Purchase Ledger Credit Control VAT Returns

PAYE (including subcontractors) Bank Reconciliation Cash Book

It may be that you only need help a few days or hours a month, or even a few hours on an ‘ad hoc’ basis. If so, please give me a call on 01934 833514 (daytime /evening) or e-mail me at angie@pippins35.plus.com to see how I can help your business.

Angela Mellor

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CONGRESBURY CARERS - DRIVERS WANTED

Congresbury Carers urgently needs volunteer drivers on a regular basis to transport residents to visit relatives who are now residing in residential/nursing homes.
If you can help even if it is only once or twice a week, please contact Margaret Leimdorfer on 01934 834663

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NORTH SOMERSET HOUSING SURGERIES

Michelle Loveridge
Area Housing Manager
North Somerset Housing
Nailsea Area Housing Office
The Sion
Crown Glass Place
Nailsea
Somerset
BS48 1RB

Email: michelle.loveridge@nshousing.org.uk
Tel: 01275 811 018
Fax: 01275 851 230

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SAVE OUR GUIDES

SOG (Save our Guides) is the plea from two Congresbury Guide leaders who have given a total of 44 years service to Guiding and are now coming up for retirement.
Mai Miles of Weetwood Road, Congresbury, started guiding in 1978 when she came to live in the village and took over as Leader of the 2nd Congresbury troop when Sheila Mounsden retired.
A physiotherapist at Weston Hospital and mother of three grown-up children, she now feels, at the age of 54, that she should hand over to someone younger and also spend more time supporting her husband, Dave, who is assistant District Commissioner for the Scouting movement.
Her assistant, 53 year old Helen Jenkins of Stonewell Park Road, joined the Congresbury Guides in 1992, after initially being on the parents’ rota when her two children were involved.
She now has elderly parents in the village and wishes to spend more time with them.
Although not retiring until early next year, the leaders are appealing for volunteers to visit the Congresbury unit on a Tuesday evening to see what is involved and whether they can help.
“At the moment there are 22 keen and enthusiastic young people, good resources, ample opportunity for training and lots of support,” said Mai.
Both leaders emphasise what benefits they have received from their years of Guiding.
“I have had so much fun and enjoyment, “ said Helen, “doing things I would never have tried before and learning new skills.”
District Commissioner Jackie Fox emphasises that if no one comes forward, the Congresbury unit will close. For more information contact her on 01934-876856.

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A BIG THANK YOU TO CONGRESBURY PRE-SCHOOL!

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HOUSE MATE NEEDED

I am a mature, tidy, quiet male with a well behaved dog. I have an option on a modern terrace house in the Congresbury area but need a housemate to share costs – total rental for house is  £595 per calendar month exclusive. I can furnish the house myself, but if you have your own bedroom furniture or other bits and pieces, fine.
I have an alternative option – another two bed house in Wrington – but this is a smaller room – single furnished – so may be able to do this for £250 inclusive, subject to some conditions …..
Contact 01934 862992 if you are interested!

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ANYONE GOT A FIELD FOR SALE?

I am looking for a field to buy in or near congresbury, about an acre with good grazing as it would be used for a pony. Contact Suzi on 01934 876242.

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LYRICA

Lyrica is a group of professional singers based in Congresbury whose aim is to make your day unique and memorable through our high-quality singing at your wedding ceremony or event.

Musical Director, Elizabeth Glen, has sung as a soloist at the Proms in the Royal Albert Hall, in the Purcell Room (Royal Festival Hall) and the London Palladium, as well as in many concerts and radio broadcasts all over the world.

For further details, their web site is www.lyrica.co.uk

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SEARCH FOR A FRIEND

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A LETTER FROM CANADA

Hello.

The reason for this email is a sentimental one more than anything. I moved to Congresbury from Liverpool in 1977, at age 9, with my parents Alan and Marie and sisters Deborah and Claire. We lived at 10 Cobthorn Way for four years before we sadly left and moved to Toronto , Canada , where I still live and work.

I attended St. Andrews School and subsequently moved onto the secondary school, which was a bus ride away, I believe it was Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School .

For a number of years, I played for the cricket and youth football teams, which I captained and my father managed.

I have many fond memories of spending time in all of the pubs on your webpage, despite my age, and afternoons at the Social Club. I was actually quite close with the family who owned the Star while I lived in the village. I am getting married next year and would be very proud to bring my wife to Congresbury, as part of out travels through Europe ......

Curiosity led me to your webpage and I am impressed with the content and the images moved me significantly.

Regards,
Craig Platt
Craig.Platt@peelpolice.on.ca

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FROM THE LAND OF OZ, CAN ANYONE HELP?

Hi

We came across your Congresbury Web while browsing Somerset Villages from our home here in Perth, Western Australia. So good to see a bit of that part of the South West once again.

My wife and I lived in the village of Clutton before moving ‘Down Under’ 30 years ago, but now in our middle age we are looking to return some time in the future, it would be nice once again to tread the ‘Green Green Grass of Home’.

To do this we are looking to contact some one who just may have a little old country cottage that is crying out for a bit of TLC from a couple of oldies. We are looking for a permanent rental and would be agreeable to the property up keep as part of the rental agreement. No agents please. If you could post this request on your notice board, we would be forever grateful. Should there be person or persons who just may be interested in our request we can be contacted at the following email address.

johnelizabeth@bigpond.com

Thanks once againfor the use of your Website.

Kindest Regards,

John & June Coulson.

 

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POOCHIE PALACE

Poochie Palace
27 Baker Street
Weston-super-Mare,
BS23 3AD
Tel. 01934 623330 

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BRISTOL AIRPORT

Friends of the Earth,Bristol branch are campaigning to prevent the planned expansion of Bristol International Airport, which already causes as much carbon dioxide to be released as all the cars in Bristol put together, and which is planned to double in the next few years. They want to stop this and other unnecessary expansions happening and to protect the climate. If you agree with them then you can sign the petition setup on Bristol City Council's website, to ask for a meeting to be called by Bristol and North Somerset Council's to expose the environmental damage an expansion will cause. The link is
http://itc.napier.ac.uk/e-petition/bristol/view_petition.asp?PetitionID=73

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CONGRESBURY GROUP

We have set up a forum for anyone who would like to have their say about anything pertaining to Congresbury.
You can find out all about it and how to join at:

http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/congresbury/

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CONGRESBURY'S OWN
COMMUNITY INTERNET CAFE

If you want to be able to:

E-mail friends around the world
Send photographs to relatives
Use the internet

Either under your own steam or with a bit of help and guidance in a relaxed atmosphere

Then what about using the Refectory Internet Cafe
between 12 noon and 3pm on Wednesdays

For further details please contact
Paul Jarvis on 01934 838390 or
e-mail:Southviewers@aol.com
 

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CHATTERBOX WEB SITE

There is a new website for North Somerset residents over 16 who wish to find new friends or just chat to someone in their own town or village using YIM, MSN, AIM, or ICQ. They can send private messages to other members, contact other members in North Somerset, read and post messages in their own town or village forum, read and post messages in other towns or villages forum, have their own profile with their location, email, website, personal text, picture, and their instant messenger  IDs. There are 16 forums for North Somerset towns and villages. More will be added soon.The URL for the website is: www.freewebs.com/chatterboxuk

On October 6 we will launch new flood maps on our website
www.environment-agency.gov.uk.  They will be available in the What's in Your Backyard section and will replace the indicative flood plain maps currently available. The flood maps will be a key awareness-raising tool in targeting people at risk from flooding and will promoted as part of the flood awareness campaign that launches on the same day.

The new maps are based on digital terrain modelling and will provide a more consistent picture of flood risk for the whole country. This provides an improved picture than the previous system that was based on a mix of data. The new system also includes extensive up-to-date information including flood defences.

Susan Duerden
Nuclear Waste Assessment Team
tel 01934 835430
fax 01934 834518

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ROUNDERS, ANYONE?

I am interested in getting a rounders club together, all ages male and female.

If anyone is interested email me - happy_bunnyjc@hotmail.com
 

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HISTORY GROUP CONTACT

Anyone with an enquiry about Congresbury history may email the History Group care of:
rogerhards@venusmead.go-plus.net
but we don’t know everything! and we can’t guarantee to be able to help. The Group is run by unpaid volunteers, all busy people, and if much local research is necessary to provide an answer, or any expense likely to be involved, we must ask for an agreed advance payment to the Group please. Note also that we are a local history group, not a family history group, and family research is outside our scope.

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CONGRESBURY COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

Find out about Bluey, the Community Transport, who can use it, who to contact. Volunteer as driver or assistant.
Contact Mike Rendu
Phone: 01934 833791
Visit the Web site at:
www.rookeryedge.co.uk/bluey