WADCA MAGAZINE — MAY 2007
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Editorial by Barry R Banwell
- Editor
I‘m very happy to say that there are several new; and hopefully interesting items, in this months magazine and it is equally pleasing to see that different community groups within the Winterbourne & District appreciate that this is the place to get matters of information and interest across to the readership. It would appear that The Hoopers Farm fence continues to make progress from the communities point of view and another issue of the Mobile Phone Mask is also gathering pace. On the home front, the WADCA AGM is fast approaching and everyone who is interested in ensuring the continuation of the wonderful facilities that the Centre offers should make every effort to attend this meeting (see full page spread of details later in this magazine) - even if it‘s only to show support to the tireless efforts made by your committee. Unfortunately, the efforts of the Social Committee to bring fresh interests to the Centre (Rock ‗n Roll) did not receive sufficient support and has, perhaps for the time being been ‗put on Ice‘. UN-MISSABLE JOB OPPORTUNITY! By Ros McCabe – Membership Secretary To become the link for Court Road & Rylestone Close, owing to the retirement of the current link. Meet your neighbours! Get some exercise and fresh air! You will have about 20 members to whom you will deliver the WADCA Magazine (10 times per year) and from whom you will collect their Annual Subscriptions in March. Subscriptions have already been collected for this year. You don‘t have to live in either road, but it does help if you do. If you are willing to have-a-go, then contact the Membership Secretary, Ros McCabe. It is not a life commitment; you can resign at any time, but I hope you won‘t!
News from the Short Mat Bowls Club
Short Mat Bowls are played 6 times each Week in the Sports Hall. For more details contact Club Secretary - Christine Banwell. Tuesday 1.45 to 4.30 pm. Wednesday 1.45 to 4.30 pm. Wednesday 7.30 to 10.00 pm. Thursday 1.45 to 4.30 pm. Friday 7.30 to 10.00 pm Sunday 1.45 to 4.30 pm.
Champion of Champion’s Competition by Mike Potter
On Sunday 1st April, we held our Champion of Champions Competition. Those eligible, were the four semi finalists from the Men‘s and Ladies Singles Competitions, who this year were Frances Bartlett, Elieen Britton, Anne Edwards and Delvene Sherman, together with Raymond Deer, Barry Banwell and Ken Connock (Roy Hancock was not available to play). They all were to play each other and the player who finshed with the most points and if needed, the best shots difference, is declared the 2007 Club‘s Champion of Champions. The result of the competition is not known until the final games are played and in this instance until the final wood was bowled. Barry reversed his Men‘s Singles Final defeat by beating Raymond on the last end of the last game.
The Derek Harris Cup by Mike Potter
This is a new Charity Competition played in a 3 wood Singles format. Thirty-Two members were chosen out of Forty-Two who applied to play, because it was impractical to play a Singles Competition with so many entrants. The players were randomly drawn into 4 mixed groups of 8 players and were required each to play 4 games. The overall winner was Christine Banwell who won all her games beating Bill Britton into second place by having a much better ‗shots difference‘. Cas Hughes produced an excellent lunch and there was a Cream Tea for all those who still had room for one later in the afternoon. A Raffle contributed towards the fund as well as the endless supply of Teas, Coffees and Biscuits provided by June Cardwell. Over £350.00 was raised on the day in memory of Club member Derek Harris and is to be donated to The Leukaemia Research.
The Hoopers Farm Fence - Latest News by Tony Harding
Not a great deal has happened since the failure of the so-called 'compromise' offered by the School in February. The School issued a Press Release in early March saying it would proceed rapidly with the fence, and, had it done so, we would have spent the last two weeks of glorious weather looking through the railings at two unused and unattainable playing fields - the mind boggles! But the School has since agreed to put a hold on its plans until residents have attended the meeting offered by Therese Gillespie, the Director of the Department of Children and Young People for South Gloucestershire. This meeting will not take place until the local elections are over, because the issue is regarded as controversial! There will be a residents' discussion at the CA once we have a date for the meeting, but remember that we have been told before that there would be meetings! The application for Village Green Status is making very slow progress, with public notification of the application not yet enacted. I am assured that this will happen very soon, after which there is a six-week period for anyone to object. Only then will a date be set for the Independent Public Inquiry, but we are reliably informed that this will not be until the Autumn. As usual, for the latest information, visit the campaign website at www.hoopersfarm.org.uk.
NEWS from WINTERBORN DOWN BORDER MORRIS DANCERS from Sarah Archer
We are this year celebrating our 21st anniversary, the side was started in 1986 and was originally an all female side mainly made up of the partners and daughters of the Christmas Boys (mummers) but it later developed into a mixed side. We are planning a weekend of celebrations starting on Saturday 5th of May with dancing at Upton folk festival. On Sunday 6th of May there will be a display about the side in the All Saints church Hall Winterbourne Down. At 10.30 am Terry Martin will be leading us on a walk around the village to visit some of the local landmarks after which some of our dances are named, there will be some dancing enroute. Finishing up back at the hall with a ploughman's lunch for members of the side and guests. During the afternoon there will be Morris dancing from us and our guests at the hall followed by cups of tea and birthday cake and a brass band playing.
Later that evening there will be a BBQ for invited guests On Monday 7th of May we will be dancing at the Carnival in Winterbourne Down Carnival at noon and 12.45 pm. If you would like any further information about us contact Sarah or you can look at our website www.wdbm.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
O2 Mobile Phone Antenna by Cath Baynes
In late February O2 notified the Local Planning Authority of their intent to erect an antenna system immediately next door to Elm Park Primary School in Nicholls Lane. This is despite the Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones (IEGMP) concluding that it is not possible to say that exposure to RF radiation, even at levels below national guidelines, is totally without potential adverse health effects, and that the gaps in knowledge are sufficient to justify a precautionary approach. The good news is that due to hard work from the campaign team it has been confirmed by the Chairman and Chief Executive of O2 that they will explore alternative sites and that no development will take place while this process is ongoing. The alternative site O2 are seriously considering is close to the allotments and over the next few weeks they have agreed to consider the technical and land acquisition implications of locating a mono-pole in this vicinity. There was a good turnout for the campaign meeting on 3rd April in the Swan. Thanks to those volunteered to take actions to assist with production of the Campaign Plan. It can be reported that 100% of the attendees supported the alternative location of the mast. Further information is available on the campaign website www.nichollslane.co.uk, or if you wish you can contact the campaign group directly by email at campaign@nichollslane.co.uk.
Winterbourne Down WI News from Margaret Aspbury
The clocks have gone forward and Spring hardly had a chance because we are definitely having Summer weather, so let's keep our fingers crossed for a beautiful May Day on the 7th. Our group is having a bottle tombola stall and we are also selling homemade cakes and crafts, so we hope that you come along and support all the stalls and activities at what is truly a traditional village event. Our speaker this month, Kay Watkins, showed us how to make a very professional looking birthday card, although it has to be said that some of our members added their own individual twists to the original design. Kay had prepared all the materials that we needed in advance and it was a very enjoyable evening - the concentration was tangible! My daughter is to be the lucky recipient of my effort on her birthday later this month and I hope, rather than think, that she will be impressed. Several members gave reports of the many and varied events they had attended since our last meeting, and final arrangements were made for our visit to Highgrove at the end of April. Our May meeting will start with the annual resolutions business closely followed by a talk on the 'History and stories surrounding the Old Vic'. I will give you advance notice of the June and July speakers so that if you fancy coming along and joining us, you will have plenty of time to plan ahead and put them in your diaries. We meet at All Saints church hall, Church Rd. in Winterbourne Down at 7.30 pm. On June 7th, Jackie Yates is doing a flower arranging demonstration, and on July 5th we are having a talk about 'Fears and phobias' by Sharon Stiles. Hope to see you soon.
THE ARTS CENTRE The Ridings High School, Winterbourne
INFORMATION AND TICKETS: Arts Centre Office: 01454 252034 or Arts Centre Organizer, Martyn Grogan 07976 632 682 www.ridingsartscentre.co.uk
Performances 7.30pm unless otherwise stated
SPRING 2007
SEATED PERFORMANCES: APRIL 27th EARTHFALL: JUNE 14th Drama & Musician Students perform after week’s residency ―THE BEAST IN OUR BACKYARD‖ by MultiStorey £4 (Adults) & £3 (Concessions) £7 (Adults) & £5 (Concessions)
A biting comedy about our need for Beasts & what happens when we hunt them. (Suitable for adults & Children 14+) Matinee Performance for Primary Schools
―TATTERCOATS‖ by MultiStorey
A traditional English tale given a magical Multistory makeover. (Suitable for audiences 5+) ALLAN SCHILLER: £10 (Adults) & £8 (Concessions)
JULY 5th
Allan returns to the Arts Centre to perform another wonderful evening of piano music. STANDING ONLY PERFORMANCES: YOUNG BANDS: MAY 10 £3 Advance & £4 on door Great Young Bands that play in Bristol's top Music Venues
Forthcoming Production by The WINTERBOURNE PLAYERS Don’t Dress For Dinner by Marc Camoletti & adapted by Robin Hawdon.
8.00pm Nightly at the Community Centre from 10th to 12th May 2007.
St Michael’s Church Diary & Forthcoming Events by Pat Yorke
Before I start this report I must mention the BRIC A BRAC SALE on Saturday 21st April, by thtime this gets into print it will be over and done with, so I hope everyone involved, it was a huge success, especially John and Margaret Harris as it was their idea. Easter Services were very well attended and once again Easter day was a really lovely service, with lots of children bringing their Mums and Dads along, everyone even got a Mini Easter Egg to go with coffee. During March, we had two Golden Wedding Anniversaries for members of our congregation, and afterwards we had cake and a drink to celebrate, Mary and Mike Cozens and Shirley and Dennis Banfield's 50 years together, not all together I must add. Sunday, April 22nd at 4.00 pm, we will be holding our Annual Church Meeting in St Michael's Room in the High Street, there will be tea and cakes before the meeting actually begins.
Finally, Sunday May 13th the start of Christian Aid Week, on Wednesday 16th May at 10.30 am John and Margaret Harris are having a Coffee Morning at their home, 40 High Street in aid of Christian aid, please come along and support an excellent cause.
WINTERBOURNE MEDIEVAL BARN - 2007 events by Christine Harding
The ‗Friends of Winterbourne Barn‘ are delighted to announce that they are now officially affiliated to the Community Association, and would like to give notice to CA members of the events that will be taking place at the Barn in May 2007. The first event will be a talk at 7.30pm on Wednesday May 2 by Rupert Newman from Westwind Oak Buildings. The Barn will be illuminated to allow Rupert, who is an entertaining speaker, to draw comparisons between the skills and secrets of the 14 th Century carpenters who built the Barn, and the design of contemporary timber-frame buildings. Entry will cost £3. Then, on Sunday May 20, from 10.00 am until 3.30 pm, the local Friends of the Earth group will be running a Climate Change Roadshow at the Barn, in association with Winterbourne Concern for the Environment and South Glos Council. Admission will be free, so if you want to know more about global warming, and what you can do about it, come to the Barn. Several local Schools will be involved, including Elm Park Primary School, and there will be interesting things for children, as well as adults, to do. Suppliers of various forms of renewable energy, such as solar panels and wind turbines, will be on hand, and refreshments from local suppliers will be available. This will be a big year for the Barn, with the re-submitted Planning Application for the conversion of the Cow Byres confidently expected to succeed, which will be a significant boost for the future of the Barn project.
News from Salem by Margaret Johnson
Easter was a busy time for members at Salem. In Holy Week, an augmented choir presented Maunder‘s ―Olivet to Calvary‖. It was well received and we are grateful to those who helped in the choir, the guest soloists, Ruth Hunt the conductor, and our own organist for their invaluable contributions to make it so worthwhile. The traditional Maundy Thursday communion meal for all the churches in Winterbourne was hosted by Salem and the joint Good Friday service for Salem and Bethesda was at Salem. The Easter Cross was decorated with flowers in the morning service, led by Mr David Carter, on Easter Day and Rev. Caroline Carter led the Easter Communion service in the evening. The beautiful weather, with warm sunshine and beautiful spring flowers, all helped to reinforce the Easter message of resurrection and new life for all. The Toddlers group, Guild and Women‘s Fellowship continue after the Easter break and the next 2007 is the 300th anniversary of the great hymn writer Charles Wesley. There will be a special Festival Week in May, from 19 th – 27th, in the New Room, Broadmead. The Flower Festival opens at 1 p.m. on the Wednesday and runs through to Sunday of that week. The Salem ladies will be involved serving refreshments on the Saturday afternoon. If you are in Bristol during that week, do drop in to see the flowers.
COFFEE MORNING will be on WEDNESDAY MAY 2nd from 10 a.m.
An Amusing item sent in by Rosemary Harris - “Am I tired?”
Yes, I am tired! For several years I‘ve been blaming it on middle age, poor blood, lack of vitamins, air pollution, saccharin, underarm odour, yellow wax build up and another dozen maladies that make you wonder if life is really worth living. But I find out that it isn‘t that. I‘m tired because I‘m over-worked. The population of this country is 51 million. Twenty one million are retired. That leaves 30 million to do the work. There are 19 million in school, that leaves 11 million to do the work. Of this, two million are unemployed and four million are employed by the government. That leaves five million to do the work. One million are in the armed services, which leaves four million to do the work. From that, three million are employed by county and borough councils, leaving one million to do all the work. There are 62,000 people in hospitals and 937,998 in prisons. That leaves two people to do all the work. You and me and you‘re sat on your backside reading this. No wonder I‘m tired I‘m the one doing all the work!
Winterbourne Tennis Club looking for New Members.
Winterbourne Tennis Club has been established for nearly 50 years and have 3 All Weather Courts which can be Floodlit. We have a mix of players ranging from 4 to 80+ years old. We are currently looking for New Members of Club Standard, although coaching can be arranged. We run 4 Men's League Teams during the Summer and 2 Ladies Teams, plus 2 Mixed Winter League Teams. For further information, please contact Simon Morton (Club Chairman) or Jennie Broomsgrove (Ladies Captain). Further details can be found on our Website at www.wtc.org.uk.
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Trip we made to Morocco. by John Parsons
Those who know me well will be aware that I am a much-travelled person. My wife and I just like to go to as many places as we can while we still have arms and legs on each corner. We have a lot of interesting things happen to us as a result. Take an occasion on a trip we made to Morocco. The story went something like this. We were told that before entering the country, we would need to fill in a white form for each female in our party. This we were told was because in Morocco a female belongs to a man and I would need to show that I had brought a female into the country and not purchased one! We asked about the purchase system, and how could that be? We were then told that if a man claps his hand three times in public, and announces that his marriage is over with this woman, she can be sold like any other goods or chattels. There was silence on the coach for a short while and then a Yorkshire man at the back of the coach asked ―Does that rule apply to us while we are in this country?‖ ―Oh yes‖ came the reply from the courier, ―That is why you filled in the white slips about your wives and daughters. If you were to clap your hands 3 times in public you are divorced. Any Moroccan could offer 4 camels for your wife, you would agree the price, give him the white paper and she would belong to him and she would never get out of the country. You could leave with your 4 camels a
divorced man.‖ Silence for a few minutes while the women all digested this and then from the back of the coach came two very loud claps, followed by the Yorkshire man saying loudly, ―Right all of you heard those two claps. If she gives me any more grief on this holiday, I will clap once more in pubic and give the first Moroccan I see a chance to have her white slip, and I don‘t care if the camels are ugly!‖
WADCA THEATRE CLUB DIARY by Vivienne Ford
25th May 19th June 21st July 28th August Friday Closing Date for London Trip Balances Tuesday ―Riverdance‖ - Bristol Hippodrome Depart from the CA @ 7.00 pm Saturday ―Pygmalion‖ - Bath Theatre Royal (Matinee) Depart from the CA @ 10.30 am Tuesday ―The Producers‖ - Bristol Hippodrome (Provisional) Vivienne Ford
For more info: Contact Club Secretary
Winterbourne Evening WI News by Mavis Taylor
Since the March meeting, when Dan Evans told us something of the stories concerning Bristol‘s statues, members have enjoyed ‗New Age Curling‘ at Hambrook Sports Club; the Spring Group Meeting (where after hearing ‗Obadiah Hackett‘ tell us about 18 th century cures, we gave thanks for modern medicine!); and very good AGM at the Winter gardens, with Christine Hamilton on top form in the afternoon. March was rounded off by the Group Quiz, at which we acquitted ourselves reasonably well. We thought we‘d celebrate Easter, though a little late, with our Easter Bonnet competition- well, there was a stunning array of decorated hats, but Viv Lucas was adjudged the winner as hers was topped by a bumblebee! The judge was James Billings, from Almondsbury Garden Centre, who was of course our speaker too. He showed us lot of less well known varieties of plants, told us what conditions they‘d prefer, and at the end we bought most of the plants – definitely a floral occasion! As it was also a ‗bring a friend‘ evening, a number of visitors enjoyed it too. Some of us are going to the RSPB day ‗Recognising birds‘ at Ubley, the Resolutions/Campaign at Keynsham (Stop the closure of community hospitals); others will be going to Stourhead (a follow- up to the autumn historical lectures) and a visit to Exeter as part of the ‗Know your cities‘ theme. We are also launching a ‗Pub Lunch day‘ towards the end of the month, this has been well supported. Visitors are welcome at any of our meetings; there is a poster in the Library and other places so you can see who the speaker is.
Mike Ford’s March Quiz
Answers & Link to April’s ―Different‖ Quiz were;Did you answer the five questions and find the link between all five? 1. Who was Peter Bowles' co-star in the television series Perfect Scoundrels? Bryan MURRAY 2. What was the name of the Venetian traveller who visited Kublai Khan in the 13th century? Marco POLO 3. In an industrial context, for what are the initials ICI an abbreviation IMPERIAL Chemical Industries 4. What type of weapon was the Zulu assegai? A kind of SPEAR 5. Angie Dickinson starred in the title role in the TV drama Police Woman. What was the name of the character she Played? PEPPER Anderson The common theme in all five was:- Types of MINTS How about the answers to the second set of questions and the link between them? 1. What name is given to a garden shack which is generally used as a store for tools and seedlings? POTTING shed 2. The list of the 92 naturally occurring chemical elements arranged according to their atomic numbers is known as what? The Periodic TABLE 3. What was dismantled and reassembled in Arizona in the USA during the 1960s? London BRIDGE 4. Who was the original lead vocalist with rock band Led Zeppelin? Robert PLANT 5. What was the title of Ronald Reagan's 1991 autobiography? Where's the REST of me? The common theme in all five was:- Terms used in SNOOKER (or billiards or pool)
Mike Ford’s MAY Quiz
For May we explore the human body:1. What is the scapula? 2. What is the scientific name for the knee cap? 3. Which part of the brain regulates physiological stability in the body? 4. Which is the most acid part of the digestive system? 5. What is protected by the cranium? 6. Which organ is responsible for regulating the blood sugar level? 7. What is the name of the large muscle just beneath the lungs? 8. Which organ makes urine? 9. Where in the body is the thyroid|? 10. What is the scientific name for the human "tail"?
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Concluding April Items
27th April WADCA Theatre Club Annual General Meeting @ the CA—8.00 pm
Forthcoming May Items
2nd May 4th May 4th May 5th May 6th May 6th May 7th May 10th May 10th May until 12th May 12th May 17th May 19th May 20th May 22nd May 23rd May 25th May 7th June 7th June 14th June 19th June 21st June Winterbourne Medieval Barn. Winterbourne Down WI Winterbourne Flower Arrang. Winterborn Down Morris Winterborn Down Morris Winterburn Down Morris Winterborn Down Morris Winterbourne Evening WI The Winterbourne Players Illuminated Talk @ The Barn—7.30 pm Monthly Mtg @ All Saint‘s Church Hall—7.30 pm ―Practice Evening‖ @ St Michael‘s Rooms—7.30 pm Upton Dance Festival Display @ All Saint‘s Church Hall Winterbourne Village Walk-about + Dancing—10.30 am Winterbourne Down Carnival—10.00 am—3.00 pm Monthly Mtg @ St Michael‘s Rooms—7.30 pm “Don‘t Dress For Dinner‖ - 8.00 pm Nightly @ the CA by Marc Camoletti & adapted by Robin Hawdon. Reunion & Open Day @ The School 10.00am—2.30pm ―Demo Evening‖ @ St Michael‘s Rooms—7.30 pm ―Spring Show‖ @ St Michael‘s Rooms—2.00 - 4.30 pm Climate Change Road Show @ The Barn—10.00 am—3.00 pm ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING @ the CA—8.00 pm Closing Date for JUNE Magazine Copy to Editor Final Date for London Trip balances. Monthly Mtg @ All Saint‘s Church Hall—7.30 pm ―Practice Evening‖ @ St Michael‘s Rooms—7.30 pm Monthly Mtg @ St Michael‘s Rooms—7.30 pm ―Pygmalion‖ @ Bath Theatre Royal ―Demo Evening‖ @ St Michael‘s Rooms—7.30 pm
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