CHADRA

Easing myself into the editor's chair for the first time I got to pondering about what is required of a village Newsletter. Quite obviously its prime purpose is to inform – inform its readers of what has happened in the area … what is planned for the future … and what facilities, such as clubs and organisations, are flourishing in the locality.

And that the CHARFIELD NEWSLETTER has consistently done since its first publication 22 editions ago. Over the years the editors who preceded me, and their helpers, have done a fine progressive job and I have no intention of changing a format that has succeeded so well. My thanks to them for building so sound a structure.

But, as chairman Dave Beer says in his message on another page – this is “your Newsletter.” It certainly does not belong to me. And perhaps you have other ideas about the content … perhaps there is something you would like to add. If so, I will be pleased to hear from you.

The pages of the Newsletter could be a platform for the launching of new ideas so why not use them? And age should be no barrier. Let us hear from the youngsters as well as adults.

Let me have your views, opinions and ideas in the form of a Letter to the Editor – but please keep them as short as you can without destroying your argument. A point made in a crisp way can often be more persuasive than one hidden in a welter of words. If, for some reason, you do not wish to have your name and address published I will honour that request, provided the information is given to me as a gesture of good faith. And, of course, I must reserve an editor's right to cut the length of letters or, even, reject them.

In one other way I think the Newsletter can be of benefit to the community and that is by publishing in each edition a diary of future events. This diary – and I need YOUR help in compiling it – could be of particular advantage to clubs and organisations and help avoid what could be an embarrassing clash of interests.

All you have to do with your letter or diary event is drop a note through my letterbox. Please do that.

Finally, I was told to introduce myself. That will take few words. I am a north countryman (from the County of Broad Acres) who, 21 years ago, elected of his free will to make his home in the South West. After 15.5 years in the Bristol area – where I still work – I moved to Charfield, a village I am pleased to call home. I may not be local, but at least I am here by choice and not by accident.

To my valued contributors. Copy deadline for the next issue is Friday, 27th March but earlier if you can. Thank you.

Geoff Thornton
xx Underhill Road

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Over the past months a number of different subjects have been dealt with by the Parish Council. The largest, and most expensive, is the project to persuade the Wessex Water Authority and Northavon District Council that a new sewer pipe is necessary to alleviate the problem of sewage surcharging every time there is a heavy fall of rain and affecting properties in Cotswold View and Little Bristol Close. Discussions are still in hand but the council hopes for a successful conclusion before the end of the present financial year.

Residents may be pleased to learn that the council has kept its budget at the equivalent of a one penny rate (£1.200) for four years this being the estimate for 1981–82.

The council has been in correspondence with, and met, representatives from a private coach company who now have premises in Station Yard. Preliminary discussions about public transport requirements in the area have taken place. The company is anxious to provide useful services and are considering a route to Yate.

Two public seats will be erected shortly. One a replacement for the present damaged one on the Old Manor Central Play Area … the other on a new site adjacent to the bus stop near the garage. The council hopes that all residents, young and old, will appreciate the seats and will be vigilant in preventing those costly items being damaged.

The review of, and proposed improvements to, public rights of way continue. Proposals to way-mark paths will be put into practice shortly, commencing with path No 3 to Huntingford Mill following the recent approval of the landowners and the promise of assistance from the Ramblers' Association.

The first steps have recently been taken by the parish council to improve facilities for the youth of the village. Nearby parishes were asked for information on the facilities they provide and the Area Youth Officer asked for his assistance. So far the most popular idea appears to be that a separate youth club building would be ideal. This could be used as many evenings as required, and decorated and maintained by members. Whether in the present economic climate it will be possible to achieve the ideal solution has yet to be ascertained and of course will require a lot of interest and active support.

Charfield Station building has appeared on the agenda of Parish Council meetings a number of times. British Rail seem reluctant to make known their proposals for the building. Maintenance and repairs have ceased but the building is still used by line workers. Mr W Harris has involved the Avon Industrial Buildings Trust who may be successful in obtaining British Rail's approval to restore the Brunel building.

There are many small items which the Parish Council deal with regularly that do not receive publicity. If you notice anything which the Council could resolve … such as street lighting complaints, unruly hedges, footpath or road maintenance or any items which would improve facilities please inform the Clerk or any Councillor. The District Council, to whom most items are directed, and increasingly cutting back on their services and on money available for new projects, so the Parish Council is not always successful in its endeavours but nevertheless is always interested in hearing from residents who are also welcome to the Parish Council meetings which are held on the second Tuesday in the month at Charfield School (7.30 pm).

Clerk to the Council
x Berkeley Close

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To begin with, on behalf of the Residents Association Committee may I wish a Happy and Successful New Year to all our readers.

I was particularly pleased by the response to our recent appeal for the survival of this Newsletter, as a result of which we have a new editor, Geoff Thornton; new editorial staff and some more distributors. My thanks to all those who came forward in response to the appeal and also to Sue Lapham, whose excellent editorship was much appreciated by all.

I should like to extend a welcome to PC Carrow, who I am sure may expect the fullest co-operation from all responsible members of the community. I trust that PC and Mrs Carrow will find the village of Charfield as pleasant and friendly as I know it to be.

The Residents Association Committee will continue to meet regularly throughout the coming year. Our new secretary, Mrs Jacqui Barnett has replaced Mrs Marion Smith who is now Vice-Chairman. Our gratitude goes to Marion, whose energy and enthusiasm as secretary has become her hall-mark.

Our prime function is to promote the interests of the community, which includes attempting to solve problems encountered by members of the community, either separately or in association with other organisations. We shall also help with, or organise, social functions as may be required; we are planning open meetings this year for which details will be announced later.

An important aspect of our existence is as a communication link within the village and to this end the Newsletter is vital, so I wish to encourage as much as possible, contributions from everyone – either in the form of letters to the editor, news, comment or suggestions which may be of interest to the people of Charfield. After all it is YOUR Newsletter.

We intend to continue to serve the community to the best of our ability, to maintain the spirit of co-operation between the various organisations of the village, and hopefully, to make 1981 that little bit brighter and happier for everyone.

Dave Beer

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Before including the following list of Services, may I ask those interested to check with the Church noticeboard or telephone (number on the back of this Newsletter). It is almost four months from the time this news is being prepared to the END of the period for which services are given. A printing error in the magazine on one occasion, for example, seemed best dealt with by having the Service at the erroneous time because so many would be going by the magazine information. We all have our problems! Fortunately these are only occasional but I thought it worth a warning.

1981 is an important year for St John's Church. It marks the centenary of the Church. We have organised and are in process of organising a series of events to celebrate this landmark in the life of St John's. You will be hearing more about these, in which you are heartily welcome to share.

I think that the word “share” is a good one in this context. Many of us have an inaccurate idea of what the Church is. I am thinking of those of us who attend, as well as those of us who do so only occasionally or not at all. The Church came into being because it had something to GIVE to the world; something important to SHARE.

It is true in every sphere of life that we only really begin to live as we learn to share. All of our friendships, our interests, sports, artistic pursuits (music, drama) – all of these are sharing experiences with others. To share nothing with anyone would be to become quite inhuman (actually it is impossible).

St John's building may be one hundred years old but the Church is people not a place. The Church is about right relationship. It also believes that the deepest sort of right relationship can come about only when our inner self is right with God.

That is what we would like you to come and share with us during this special year.

Of course it won't always be convenient. Of course we shall have other things that we want to do instead. But … if this thing really is essential for right relationship in the world, then it surely deserves our consideration, attention and effort.

After all, right relationship means peace and joy and we could all carry out an experiment if it means filling our lives with those two priceless commodities.

Kenneth G Grant

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Why not come and join us? Any enquiries to:
Church Secretary
Miss M Turner
xx The Green
Charfield
Tel: Falfield 26xxxx

NOW'S YOUR CHANCE LORD!

Give us help from trouble. Psa 108:12
It is time for thee, Lord to work. Psa 119:126

A noted Bible teacher once wrote “There are two ways of getting help in time of need. One is to go around to all your friends and be disappointed and then as a last resort turn to the Lord. The other is to take a blessed short cut and go to Him first. He then may influence your friends to assist you or use some other means of deliverance. But the most dependable way out of problems is provided by the Saviour. Don't make a move until you have first expressed your need to Him!”

John and Betty Stam, those devoted missionaries who were martyred for the cause of Christ, had once led a young Chinese girl to the Lord and later hired her to do their housework. Although converted, she had some serious problems from which no escape seemed possible.

One day in distress and anxiety she retired to her bedroom and spent many agonizing moments on her knees asking the Saviour for His divine aid. John and Betty overheard her cries for help and were deeply moved as she fervently presented her case before the Throne of Grace. They were especially touched when she said, with the utmost reverence and faith “Now's your chance Lord! Now's your chance!”

Believer, are you standing at “wits-end corner?” Pour out your heart to the Lord and tell Him you are unable to cope with your desperate situation. Exclaim with the psalmist “It is time for thee, Lord, to work!” Then wait expectantly for His certain help and guidance.

Just when I need Him Jesus is near
Just when I falter, just when I fear
Ready to help me, ready to cheer
Just when I Him need most.

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The school celebrated Christmas in its usual way. The infants entertained their parents with a Carol Concert and the younger juniors performed a musical play “Jack and the Beanstalk.” How marvellous it was to have a hall on site in which to rehearse and perform!

Collections realised £63.60 which we donated to the Barnardo organisation. The children also gave some of their toys to deprived children and a large consignment was distributed with the help of Mr and Mrs Jarvis, to whom we are grateful.

Parties were organised with the help of the kitchens staff and ladies of the PTA Committee, who also supplied packets of sweets for Father Christmas to distribute on the last afternoon of the term. We are grateful to the parents who provide us with such a variety of excellent cakes which the children ate with relish.

A group of older children visited the Luncheon Club during their Christmas lunch and entertained them with Carols and recorder music and will be returning to the Memorial Hall near the end of January to entertain the Friendship Club.

Rehearsals for the older juniors musical play “The Rum Story of Ali Baba” are well under way and this is due to be performed early in February – provided the chicken pox and influenza bugs have disappeared by then!

If you have not already done so, please contact me if you have a child due to start school in the next year or two.

D A Malpass
Headmaster

A Happy New Year to everyone. Our Christmas celebrations were enjoyed by all participants. The Children enjoyed their Christmas Party very much and I would like to thank all the committee ladies for their hard work in preparing for the party.

The Carol singing was a success and, hopefully, enjoyed by all the villagers.

Sadly, Mrs Ruth Mott left Playgroup at the end of term and I am sure all the Playgroup families will join me in thanking her for her enthusiastic devotion to Playgroup. Mrs Lyn Spindler will be taking Mrs Mott's place on Tuesday and Friday mornings.

Our next Fund Raising event is a Jumble Sale on Saturday, February 7th. There will be a House to House collection during the preceding week. The Playgroup relies heavily on fund raising for buying new equipment and play materials – so please support your village playgroup.

We start 1981 with slightly fewer children on the register than last term and are in the unusual position of having NO waiting list.

If you would like your child to attend Playgroup when he, or she, is 3 years old please ring Mrs Margaret Lane (W-U-E xxxx) or call in at Playgroup at the Schoolroom, Congregational Chapel, Wotton Road. It is open every morning 9.15–12 noon and Monday and Wednesday afternoons 1.30–3.15 pm. Parents of future Playgroup children will be very welcome to bring their child to visit Playgroup.

A Wood
Playgroup Leader

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Since Mid-November 1980 there have been changes in Old Age Pension Rates, Widows Pensions, Supplementary Benefits, Family Income Supplement, and other benefits drawn from the Department of Health and Social Security resulting in confusion and worry for many people. At CAB we have all the latest information in our files and so we have been able to explain and give help to the many clients who have asked for our assistance to clarify their problems.

It is not generally known that we can help with legal inquiries and, if necessary, provide a free legal service for those who need a trained solicitor's advice. Appointments can be made through the Bureau.

The Organiser will continue to attend the Friendship Club meetings in the Village Hall to assist Senior Citizens with any problems they may have, so saving them the hassle and expense of travelling to the Bureau at Wotton-under-Edge.

The Citizens Advice Bureau is, of course, a service for ALL age groups and we feel that both parents and teenagers should know that we will be happy to counsel and advise on any aspect which may be worrying them. Sometimes it just helps to discuss a problem with an informed and sympathetic “outsider” who can bring an unbiased look to the situation. We offer free and confidential advice on all matters. CAB is completely independent and so can take up any issue, and if further help from a specialist or other agency is called for we will know exactly who to contact. We offer a service to every member of the community – young or old – so try us … we are here to help.

Your nearest CAB is at Berkeley House, Long Street, Wotton-under-Edge every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 1 pm (Tel W-u-E 3210). At other times telephone Stroud 2084 where CAB is open Monday–Friday 10 am to 4 pm and on Saturday 9.30 am–11.30 am. Dursley CAB is open each Friday 10 am–2 pm at The Tabernacle, Parsonage Street, Dursley (Tel Dursley 47370).

We extend our best wishes for 1981 to all citizens.

Jean McGonnigill
Organiser

It is rather late but a Happy New Year to you all – especially all WI members both past and present. Talking of members … we hope those who gave us a visit during the past meetings will come along and join. I know you will not regret it. We have a varied age group which is really ideal.

Social evenings, parties and outings with neighbouring WI's are always enjoyed. Opportunities to further careers, hobbies, sport and leisure are all catered for at our very own Denman College at Abingdon, Oxon where you can stay for short courses of your own choice.

This year being the year of the handicapped we are hoping to give a small party for some handicapped children sometime in the Spring. We hope this will be successful and maybe give just a brief change for those more unfortunate little ones.

Many thanks to all those who supported our Christmas Bazaar in November. I thought our Father Christmas was very good, being so patient and giving all the children a little hug. Many thanks Father Christmas.

Pat White
President

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We are holding a dance in the Village Hall on Friday, January 23rd – music by the Laurie Slade Sound – in aid of the Poppy Appeal Fund.

Our Branch is growing and we invite any ex-serviceman or woman to join us. Contact Mr S Mussell on Falfield 26xxxx.

The Poppy Day collections in the village amounted to £94.53 – an increase on last year – and Mrs B Mussell would like to thank all who contributed and her collectors who were – Mrs B Britton (9.38), Mrs M Burden (5.72), Charfield Primary School (10.05), Mrs D Fry (11.12), Mr Gillet (Spar Shop – 10.54), Mrs P Hawkins (6.96), Mrs J Hollister (6.54), Mrs E Marklove (4.56), Miss D Mussell (7.29), Mrs S Nixon (12.36), Mrs J Rees (4.29) and Mrs K Smith (5.72).

The Laurie Slade Sound will be back at the Village Hall again on March 20th 1981 – hoping for an enjoyable evening for all who attend. Tickets for this event can be obtained from

Mr S Mussell, x Manor Lane, Falfield 26xxxx or
Mr J Poskett, xx Charfield Green, Falfield 26xxxx

A SPECIAL MEETING will be held on Thursday, January 22nd 1981 at 7.30 pm in the hall. The meeting is specifically to discuss constitutional matters affecting the running of the Management Committee, including membership. ALL ORGANISATIONS in Charfield who wish to be represented in any way on the committee are urged to send a representative to the meeting. Any organisation NOT ALREADY REPRESENTED should send a written application to me as soon as possible, (if they wish to join).

Any enquiries should be directed in the first instance to the secretary, Mrs Carol Magner.

The Annual General MEETING will be held in March at a date to be announced. In addition to the Club representatives there are at present five elected and four co-opted members. Anyone interested in serving on the Committee should contact me – preferably as soon as possible.

Mrs Carol Magner
Secretary

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With memories of last year's Sports and Gala Day still clear in your mind, did you really expect Santa – after struggling down your chimney on Christmas night – to soar off into the dark blue yonder in his sleigh pulled by an Arabian camel train? Or, do you now count camels jumping over fences as a patent cure for insomnia? So how do you follow racing camels … Answer: Very carefully! … But, seriously folks, grasp your 1981 calendar firmly in one hand and with pen at the ready, mark in as a day not to be missed SATURDAY JULY 11th – the 21st Annual Sports and Gala Day.

This year the Show has indeed “come of age” and the celebrations mooted will do justice to this notable landmark, including death-defying feats performed high above the field. But the Day is much more than that, for main attractions cannot stand alone. It is the vitally important contribution of the village clubs, organisations and individual participants which will ultimately dictate the true character of the Show and help to strengthen the community spirit … so NOW IS THE TIME to start the ideas flowing, particularly on sideshows.

I would be very interested to hear from local firms wishing to advertise in the programme, and from anyone willing to help in putting up posters, selling programmes or preparing window displays.

Please telephone me on Falfield 26xxxx or, if I am not in when you call, drop a note through my letterbox.

Tom Magner (PRO)
x Katherine Close

Do you enjoy playing netball?

Then why not come and join us for a friendly game on a Tuesday night. We would welcome any ladies or girls who would like to come along.

We play on Tuesdays 7.15 to 8.15 pm at the KLB. Sports Hall. Transport available if necessary.

If you are interested please contact:- Julie Hillier, xx Manor Lane, Tel Falfield 26xxxx

Many thanks to the Keep Fit ladies who once again organised a sponsored jog on October 21 raising a further £23.24. With last year's £80 and the past 24 weeks takings, which amounted to £47.50, we have been able to hand in a total of £150.74 to the extension fund.

Keep Fit is held every Tuesday at 10.30 am in the Village hall under the supervision of Mrs Lesley Holland, xx Bearlands, Wotton under Edge. Tel. W-U-E. 2004.

Mrs A M Poskett

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Help Needed

We would be interested to hear from anyone who feels that they can assist us with the provision of cooked lunches for housebound persons in Charfield.

At the most you would be asked to cook three lunches once every six weeks (on a Wednesday) and if possible deliver these meals.

Daytime or evening help is constantly needed to maintain our list of people who can help with the car scheme for hospital, clinic and surgery visits etc or simply to visit people in need of contact or just conversation.

If you want further information about either of these schemes, and can volunteer help please contact

Mrs Lynne Harris, x Station Road, (Wotton-under-Edge xxxx) or

Mrs Marjorie Grantham, xx Berkeley Close, (Falfield 26xxxx)

Please do not stop saving all those postage stamps. They are always needed and I will be very grateful for any – however few – you are able to let me have. Just drop them through my letterbox at xxx, Manor Lane, Charfield.

Mrs Marion Smith

INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE DISABLED PERSON

Christmas and Birthday cards are still needed.

Fashion Show in aid of the LODGE, at Stinchcombe Village Hall, in late March – early April. Watch for notices.

Yercombe Lodge and other gardens will again be open with teas at Yercombe – possibly June or July.

Further details later.

P Ellis
xx Berkeley Close
(Falfield 26xxxx)

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CHARFIELD CHAT

A lot can happen between one publication of the NEWSLETTER and another – like the editor moving. Apologies to all the readers, but in the end the sale of our bungalow went through so quickly, there was hardly time to tell anyone. I shall miss Charfield, and the Gloucestershire countryside – it is a county that takes a lot of beating.

We are now living in Penzance, Cornwall overlooking Mounts Bay. At this time of the year it is very wild but beautiful. At night-time, whatever the weather, the little fishing boats are out in the bay, we can see their lights bobbing about on the water. We go to the quay at Newlyn and buy fish straight from the boats … it tastes beautiful.

The countryside here is very different to Gloucestershire. The fields do not have hedges, they have “earthbanks” or stone walls overgrown with grasses. There are still plenty of wild flowers growing around the lanes – and in the gardens.

We have not been here long enough to find out the history of Penzance. There is a statue to Humphrey Davy, the engineer who was born in Penzance, at the top of the main street. He invented the miners' “Davy Lamp” and was also the man who approved Brunel's plans for the Clifton Suspension Bridge. So we found a connection with Bristol already.

We had some excitement a few weeks ago. The Queen and Prince Philip visited Penzance and during her walk-about she came and spoke to Mark my 10-year old. I have the photographs to prove it. In fact, on Westward TV at closedown every night, they show the Royal visit and her talking to the boys. Fame at last.

It just remains for me to wish all my friends in the village a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

Sue Lapham

PS. The drinking water here is beautiful.

My year as chairman of the Association ended at the last AGM in November and we welcome the new chairman, Mr David Beer. I wish him every success in the coming year.

I have enjoyed my term as chairman of a lively committee. This year we welcome five new members. It is important to have a continual flow of new members on a committee of this nature to ensure a flow of new ideas to further the work of the Association.

The close links that have been forged between the Parish Council and the Residents Association over the past two years will, I hope, continue.

As you are aware I was co-opted on to the Parish Council last May to fill a vacancy that had occurred and as a member of the Residents Association committee I shall continue to foster this co-operation.

Best wishes to you all for 1981.

S Clifford Gunning

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Bernice O'Flynn, of the Avon Community Council, addressed the annual meeting of CHADRA in November on the Avon Village Ventures Scheme.

The following is an article provided by her, in which she outlines points made by her at the meeting.

Can there be something there for Charfield?

Why not let us know …

A VILLAGE PROJECT FOR CHARFIELD

The decline of rural services has hit village communities hard in recent years. The loss of shops, medical facilities and transport services in particular, has brought increasing hardship and isolation to the most vulnerable, especially the elderly and the less affluent.

Faced with this threat to services, the residents themselves in some areas have begun to take the initiative. In response to particular crises, villagers have undertaken projects ranging from establishing a neighbourhood care scheme, to developing a community housing project, to constructing an adventure playground.

So, how have these communities chosen the best avenue along which to direct initiative and energy?

Probably the most important aim of a “community project” is that it should meet a need, which possibly could not be met by conventional means. Not only is it very difficult to sustain interest in a project which does not promise an end product, it can be a dangerous experiment to duplicate an existing service. A community market, for example, offers an excellent opportunity for community self-help, providing it does not compete with an existing village shop.

Other equally important aims of the “project” might be to involve a variety of groups within the village, and to provide enjoyment to those participating. None of these qualities should be seen as essential to the project you select; but they certainly help to make its progress easier!

A very brief tour of Charfield suggests several potential schemes which could be achieved by village groups. These can broadly be divided into the environmental, the social and the “people” projects. Among the “environmental” are ample opportunities for the landscape work; removal of dead Elm, replacement tree-planting, hedge-laying for stock-proofing, footpath clearance and waymarking, drystone walling and so forth. Such work might be related to the more social projects, such as converting disused industrial areas and buildings to community use, developing amenity areas for the less mobile or repairing the village war memorial. Recycling materials is an obvious option; the timber from the felled trees could be used to build seats, footpath signs or simply placed to prevent erosion at the corners of grassed areas.

Among the “people” projects are possibilities for starting a toy, record or book-sharing scheme for children, the elderly or the handicapped, maintaining gardens for the less able, establishing a skill-exchange scheme or developing village nature or history trails suitable for use by the less mobile.

A village Project is a powerful idea. It is a way of bringing together and putting forward the various views in a community on its future, which through a degree of collective support can be turned into reality. Whether it be planting bulbs on the village green, or putting pressure on the District Council for more rented accommodation for the local people. Both small and grand suggestions for change as these, offer residents an easily identifiable way to contribute towards improving the part of the environment which is closest to them.

13Over the next eighteen months, additional support for such projects is being offered by the Avon Village Ventures Scheme. This is a new Competition, open to all voluntary groups and organisations in the County. Its aim is to encourage self-help activities, particularly those of an imaginative and innovatory kind. In addition to County prizes, the best entries will go forward to the National Village Venture Programme, recently launched by Michael Heseltine and offering £250,000 to self-help projects started by village communities.

To launch this scheme, Avon Community Council are offering a Trophy Competition, with a first prize of £50. The winning design will be constructed by a local craftsman in readiness for the County judging of village projects in June, 1982.

Closing date for competition entries is 31 March 1981.

For details contact:

Avon Community Council
xxx Redland Road
Bristol

Tel. Bristol 3xxxx

Since the last NEWSLETTER we have held a Pied Piper Party and had a Bookmark Stall at one of the meetings. The Christmas Party was held on Friday, 12th December and was very enjoyable.

The Annual general Meeting was held on 5th January 1981 and a new committee elected:

Margaret Shipton, x Manor Lane
Wendy Waller, xx Orchard Close
Margaret Morgan, xx Durham Road
CAROLE PICKING, x Wotton road
Helen Hall, xx Wotton Road
Denise Jarvis, xx Berkeley Close
Madeline Jones, xx Katherine Close

Many thanks to every one who has supported the Clubs during the last year and we hope you will continue to give your support to the new Committee.

Jenny Graham

CHARFIELD NEWSLETTER is produced by the Charfield and District Residents' Association (CHADRA).

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Other Useful Information

If any of the above information is incorrect, please contact Mrs M Smith, xxx Manor Lane, or Mr G Thornton, xx Underhill Road.

Transcriber Notes

This issue was produced on 14 sides of A4 paper.

Personal phone numbers and addresses have been redacted.

Minor typographical corrections and presentational changes have been made without comment.

Digitization by Brendan O'Connor.

Last update: 2016-12-02.