NOTICE BOARD

This is the page where Congresbury residents and businesses based in Congresbury can tell others about anything and everything (well, as long as it's legal!).

If you have anything you want, anything for sale, whatever; just email us at:

 frank@congresbury-somerset.org

or ring Paul Jarvis on (01934) 838390

Congresbury

It’s Your Village

Do YOU want solutions to its problems?

Traffic & Congestion

Are YOU concerned about its future?

Sustainability & Independence

Do YOU want it to be a better place to live?

Safety & Security

Are YOU interested in future developments?

Community & Other Buildings

If YOU can answer YES to any of these,

Your Help is Needed Now

Please contact the Parish Clerk on 838802

or

Email: Clerk@congresburypc.eclipse.co.uk

 


 

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

 
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
080227

www.mendipoutdoorpursuits..co.uk

We provide activities such as caving, climbing, canoeing, archery, assault course and more for individuals and groups from our base in Congresbury. We have a range of venues to suit all abilities, from a summer's evening on the river to a weekend of action around the Mendip Hills, so whether you are looking for something to keep the kids entertained during school holidays or a new idea for a party, contact us on 01934 834877 or info@mendipoutdoorpursuits.co.uk

 

 

Congresbury Footpaths Group

 

  Tuesday 7th April   A coastal walk around Sand Bay led by Maureen Lewington. The walk is about 3-3.5 miles long and is steep in parts.. Meet at the Riverside car park at 10.30 am to share transport. Details from Maureen on 01934 833597.
  Sunday 19th April  This is a hilltop walk of about 6.5 miles, south of Chew Valley Lake with lake views. There are two hills, a long steep one at the start and another later, but not so steep. The walk will be led by Maggie and Gerry Bissett. 01934 838593. Meet at the Riverside car park at 10.00 am to share transport. BLUEY will be available at £3.50 per person return.
  For both walks wear suitable footwear as the ground is likely to be muddy and the paths may be uneven in places. Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a lead at all times where livestock is present. Details of these walks will be posted on the 3 village noticeboards and in the library.
 
SEASONED LOGS FOR SALE

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

071122
 
 
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

070322
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.
070307
WINDOW CLEANER

Escott Window Cleaning
Domestic & commercial properties
Telephone 07746909831 / 01934830468
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

061011
NORTH SOMERSET HOUSING SURGERIES
Housing Surgeries are heldon the last Friday of every month 10.30am - 11.30am in the Methodist Hall, High Street, Congresbury for all North Somerset Housing tenants to call in with any housing queries / to meet their Estate Manager.
 
Further Details are available from:

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

060926
A BIG THANK YOU TO CONGRESBURY PRE-SCHOOL!
 
Dear Rita, Alison, Teresa and Barbara
 
I think you are all brilliant and want to thank you for the last 2yrs. I couldn't think of a harder job looking after energic 3-4yrs (let alone 20 at a time) and doing it with a smile. Yet every time I collected my son, I knew that he had a marvellous time at pre-school. You nutured him, built his confidence and listened to his endless stories. I know he will be going to the Glebe a happier child thanks to you.
 
Keep up the great work and see you again in 2yrs time.
 
Love and Respect
 
LJ Annandale
060913
 
 

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

060105

WESTERN ACTIVE STROKE GROUP

We have now resumed our regular Stroke Club at St Saviours Hall and have a programme that takes us into the New Year. All ex Stroke Sufferers are still welcome 1000 - 1200every Tuesday followed by a course of exercises at Hutton Moor Leisure Centre from 1230 - 1330. for those that wish.

Thanks to the moneys raised by the PLOUGH (thanks to Jackie and Steve) plus our own donations we had a very good trip to The Willow Trust canal boats in Gloucester. 3 hour canal trip with a picnic break courtesy of the Soul WI and also the transport by 'Bluey' and 'his friend' from Weston Bus.

 We have another Quiz Nite at the Plough on Sunday 16th October when we hope to raise more monies for future trips for the disabled ones. Including another visit to the Weston Hydra Pool which was a great success.

Thanks to everyone who has helped us to help ourselves.


Contact Bernard Sharps on 01934 832519 or the chairman Jim Brown on 01934 525654 or email BrnrdShrp@aol.com

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


WESTON-SUPER-MARE & DISTRICT CREDIT UNION
We are a members based, not for profit, organisation that offers two services to members; savings and loans. Anybody living or working in the parliamentary district of Weston-s-Mare is eligible to join. The money saved by members is used to loan out at reasonable rates (12.7% APR) and we are hoping to attract people from different sections of the community, i.e. people who want to save regularly, people who might be tempted to go to money-lenders, people who want to support the Credit Union etc.
 
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries:
 
Jackie Simpson
Development Worker
Weston-super-Mare & District Credit Union
 Room 7, YMCA
2, Bristol Road Lower
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 2PN

Tel/fax: 01934 429573
 

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/


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 1pm and 3pm on Wednesdays

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

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

 

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.


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
 


ACCOMMODATION
 
BRINSEA GREEN FARM
Mrs Delia Edwards
Brinsea Green Farm
Brinsea Lane
Congresbury
BS49 5JN		 Bed & Breakfast
& Self Catering
Apartment
Telephone: 01934 852278
Email: delia@brinseagreenfarm.co.uk
Brinsea Green Farm offers quality Bed and Breakfast, all year round.
The accommodation comprises two en-suite rooms and a family room with adjoining bathroom.
All rooms have hot drink facilities.
Inspection welcome before you book.
Breakfasts guaranteed to satisfy

Web Site: www.brinseagreenfarm.co.uk